Meet Gwyn Richardson, M.D.
Gwyn Richardson, JD, MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Associate Professor (Adjunt), Department of Gynecologic Oncology Department, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, Texas
Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson HAL Center, League City, Texas
Associate Professor (Adjunct), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Associate Professor (Adjunct), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, US, MD |
| 1997 | University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, US, Law, J.D |
| 1992 | Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, US, Political Science, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2016-2017 | Clinical Fellowship, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington D.C, Maryland |
| 2006-2009 | Clinical Fellowship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas |
| 2001-2005 | Clinical Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2011 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 2006 | NPI |
| 2005 | Texas Medical Board |
| 1997 | State Bar of Texas |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2017 - 2018
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2009 - 2017
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Program Director, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Center, Galveston, Texas, 2020 - Present
Medical Co-Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, TX, 2018 - Present
Co-Director, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Residency Program, Galveston, TX, 2017 - Present
Assistant Course Director, TIME curriculum, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - 2017
Course Director, Heart of Medicine: Being with Suffering, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - Present
Associate Director, Department of Physician Healer Track, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - Present
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship Co-Director, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2014 - 2017
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Cancer Center at Victory Lakes, League City, TX, 2014 - Present
Holder, Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology, Galveston, TX, 2012 - Present
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, TX, 2010 - 2013
Medical Co-Director, UTMB Health RMCHP - McAllen, McAllen, TX, 2010 - 2013
Clinical Instructor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2005 - 2006
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Transition Team Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, UT MD Anderson Safety Committe, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Chair, League City Operations Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Chair, Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Chair, Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson - UTMB, 2018 - Present
Committee, Resident Selection - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Faculty Senate, Faculty Senate - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Committee, Graduate Medical Education - UTMB School of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Committee, Professional Liability Review - UTMB Glaveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Committee Co-Chair, 3rd year Clerkship - UTMB School of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Task Force, Medical Student Performance Evaluation - UTMB School of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Committee, TIME initiative: "Gestational Module" Curriculum Development - UTMB School of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Committee, Academy of Master Teachers - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Committee, Academy of Master Teachers Advocacy - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Committee, Physician Healer Track Curriculum - UTMB School od Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Curriculum - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Committee, 3rd year Clerkship - UTMB School of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2017
Committee, Minimally Invasive Surgery - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Facilitator, Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Committee, Resident Selection - UTMB Galveston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2007
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - Present | UT MD Anderson 2025 Women in Medicine for The Arts of Healing |
| 2018 | UTMB John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award 2018, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2018 | UTMB “5-star provider”, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2017 - 2024 | University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2017 | UTMB Clinician of the Month, Academy of Master Clinicians |
| 2016 - 2024 | UTMB Academy of Master Teachers, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2015 - 2017 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2012 - 2024 | Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2005 | ACOG District VII and VIII Joint Annual Meeting “George T. Schneider Award” Best Presentation |
| 2005 | TAOG Resident Research Day, 3rd Place Award |
| 2002 - 2006 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2001 - 2002 | Finalist, UTMB Intern of the Year |
| 1992 | cum laude, Bryn Mawr College |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
National Presentations
- 2016. “Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Gynecologic Tract: presentation, prognosis and treatment response”. Conference. “Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Gynecologic Tract: presentation, prognosis and treatment response”. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. “Retrospective review of chemoradiation in the preoperative or definitive management of locally advanced vulvar cancer”. Conference. “Retrospective review of chemoradiation in the preoperative or definitive management of locally advanced vulvar cancer”. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. “Bilateral Salpingectomy: an opportunity for cancer Prevention?. Conference. “Bilateral Salpingectomy: an opportunity for cancer Prevention?. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. “Using Modified Team Based Learning to teach complex topics in clerkship years: teaching gynecologic malignancies in an obstetrics and gynecology clerkship”. Conference. “Using Modified Team Based Learning to teach complex topics in clerkship years: teaching gynecologic malignancies in an obstetrics and gynecology clerkship”. Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2010. "Oxaliplatin + capecitabine in combination with radiation therapy for treatment of cervical cancer: A phase II study". Conference. "Oxaliplatin + capecitabine in combination with radiation therapy for treatment of cervical cancer: A phase II study". San Fransico, CA, US.
- 2006. "Thromboembolic events in Patients Diagnosed with Cervical Carcinoma". Conference. "Thromboembolic events in Patients Diagnosed with Cervical Carcinoma". Palm Springs, CA, US.
- 2005. “Is DVT a prognostic marker for cervical cancer?. Conference. “Is DVT a prognostic marker for cervical cancer?, US.
- 2005. “Is DVT a prognostic marker for cervical cancer?”. Conference. “Is DVT a prognostic marker for cervical cancer?”. Austin, US.
International Presentations
- 2016. "Adjunct testosterone therapy improves cardiac function in cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy". Conference. "Adjunct testosterone therapy improves cardiac function in cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy". Seattle, US.
Formal Peers
- 2018. "Updates and common coding errors for Gynecology". Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2018. “Ovarian Cancer: Pathology and treatment discussions – from the basics to new areas of research”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2018. “The new biologics: Implications for gynecologic malignancies”. Visiting. Temple, TX, US.
- 2018. "Resident Debriefing: Complex cases and scenarios". Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. “Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. "Getting the tough conversations right: An interactive session on breaking bad news with third year medical students at UTMB". Invited, US.
- 2017. "Increasing awareness of prevalence, screening mechanisms and resources for sexual assault and intimate partner violence patients among third year medical students at UTMB". Invited, US.
- 2017. “Difficult Conversations: Debriefing complex cases and scenarios”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. "Communications: Improving discussions and breaking bad news". Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. “Using modified team based learning to teach complex topics in clerkship years: Teaching gynecologic oncology to medical students”. Invited, US.
- 2017. “Breast Diseases”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. “Gynecologic Tumors”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. “CREOG Gynecologic Oncology Review”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “Equanimity and Compassion, Part 2”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “Equanimity and Compassion”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “Genetic basis for gynecologic malignancies”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “Breast Diseases”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “Gynecologic Tumors”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2016. “CREOG Gynecologic Oncology review”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Vulvar and Vaginal Malignancy”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Basic Science, Biology and Genetics of Gynecologic Malignancies”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Updates in Cervical Cancer”. Visiting. Austin, TX, US.
- 2015. “Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Why we do what we do: A review of major clinical trials in Gynecologic Oncology”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. "Influence of Adjuvant Glucocorticoid Therapy on Body Composition in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy". Visiting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2015. “Breast Diseases”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Gynecologic Tumors”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Gynecologic Anatomy: A Review”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2015. “Genetics and Gynecologic Malignancies”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2014. "Improvements in physical, functional and quality of life determinants with testosterone therapy: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in cachectic patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for advanced or recurrent cervical or head/neck cancer". Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. “Updates in care for endometrial cancer". Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2014. “Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Products: Please don’t kill me lecture series”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2014. “Breast Diseases”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2014. “Gynecologic Tumors”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. “Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. “Endometrial Cancer: Current Recommendations and Controversies”. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. “Gynecologic Tumors”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. “Breast Diseases”. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2013. "CREOG Review: A review of high-yield material. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2011. “The Physician Healer Track: Developing the professional identity of medical students as healers”. Invited. Palm Springs, CA, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2011 - 2014 |
| Title: | NO TITLE PROVIDED |
| Funding Source: | UTMB |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| Title: | 2016 Academy of Master Teachers Faculty Development and Educational Innovation |
| Funding Source: | University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| Role: | Program Leader |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Hsu CD, Carpenter RM, Richardson G, Guo F, Adekanmbi V, Hoang TN, Berenson AB. Utilization of fezolinetant for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause in a real-world setting. Menopause, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41493963.
- Knisely A, Dai Y, Barlow GL, Lee S, Lawson B, Clark H, Fellman B, Yuan Y, Lu W, Lubo Julio IC, Lazcano RN, Chelvanambi M, Melendez B, Singh B, Singh B, Wani K, Chen J, Yeh CC, Gao J, Barnes S, Shi O, Khan KB, Serrano AG, Gomez-Bolanos LI, Scalise CB, Cheung SK, Dutta P, Velichko S, ElNaggar AC, Liu MC, Wilke RN, How J, Ramondetta LM, Boruta DM, Richardson G, Shafer A, Westin SN, Sims T, Sood AK, Ramirez PT, Lazar AJ, Soliman PT, Lu K, Haymaker CL, Solis Soto LM, Wargo JA, Grisham R, Wucherpfennig KW, Wang L, Jazaeri AA. Surgical and Blood-Based Minimal Residual Disease in Patients with Ovarian Cancer after First-line Therapy: Clinical Outcomes and Translational Opportunities. Clin Cancer Res 31(19):4122-4135, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40748258.
- Lamiman K, Wilhelm AB, Eyzaguirre E, Richardson G. Diagnostic Challenges and Long-term Outcomes of Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix: A Case Series. Int J Gynecol Pathol 43(2):149-157, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37922936.
- Wright TJ, Dillon EL, Durham WJ, Chamberlain A, Randolph KM, Danesi C, Horstman AM, Gilkison CR, Willis M, Richardson G, Hatch SS, Jupiter DC, McCammon S, Urban RJ, Sheffield-Moore M. A randomized trial of adjunct testosterone for cancer-related muscle loss in men and women. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 9(3):482-496, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29654645.
- Guo F, Hirth JM, Lin YL, Richardson G, Levine L, Berenson AB, Kuo YF. Authors' Response: "Angelina Jolie Effect" on the Shifting Role of BRCA Testing in the U.S. Am J Prev Med 53(5):e197-e199, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29054247.
- Guo F, Hirth JM, Lin YL, Richardson G, Levine L, Berenson AB, Kuo YF. Use of BRCA Mutation Test in the U.S., 2004-2014. Am J Prev Med 52(6):702-709, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28342662.
- Joyner M, Richardson G, Levine L, Hatch S. Retrospective review of chemoradiation in the preoperative or definitive management of locally advanced vulvar cancer. Oncology 29(4 Suppl 1), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25930866.
- Ma LT, Campbell GA, Richardson G, Schnadig VJ. Should high-risk adolescents have Papanicolaou tests?. Cancer Cytopathol 121(8):432-9, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23450854.
- Dillon EL, Basra G, Horstman AM, Casperson SL, Randolph KM, Durham WJ, Urban RJ, Diaz-Arrastia C, Levine L, Hatch SS, Willis M, Richardson G, Sheffield-Moore M. Cancer cachexia and anabolic interventions: a case report. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 3(4):253-63, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22585408.
- Ramondetta LM, Urbauer D, Brown AJ, Richardson G, Thaker PH, Koenig HG, Levenback C, Sun C. Work related stress among gynecologic oncologists. Gynecol Oncol 123(2):365-9, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21777966.
- Ramondetta L, Brown A, Richardson G, Urbauer D, Thaker PH, Koenig HG, Gano JB, Sun C. Religious and spiritual beliefs of gynecologic oncologists may influence medical decision making. Int J Gynecol Cancer 21(3):573-81, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21436706.
Abstracts
- Dillon EL, Durham W J, Casperson SL, Hortsman AM, Randolph KM, Danesi CP, Hatch SS, McCammon SD, Levine L, Willis M, Richardson G, Urban RJ, Sheffield-Moore M. Testosterone Therapy is Anti-Cachectic in Cancer Patients Receiving Standard of Care Chemotherapy. Journal of Geriatric Oncology 4:S21, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Hsu CD, Yu X, Kuo YF, Adekanmbi V, Guo F, Richardson G, Hoang TN, Sharma P, Berenson AB. The Utilization of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Associated Outcomes in Endometrial Cancer Survivors: a Propensity-Score Matched Cohort Study. American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO).
- Hsu CD, Carpenter R, Guo F, Adekanmbi V, Hoang TN, Richardson G, Berenson AB. Safety and Utilization of Fezolinetant for Menopause Symptoms. International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) Annual Meeting.
Book Chapters
- Levine L, G|| R. Cancer in Pregnancy. In: Maternal Medicine. McGraw Hill, 495-512, 2015.
- Levine L, Richardson G. Robotic Surgery for Ovarian Cancer. In: Robotic Surgery. Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 249-257, 2013.
- Richardson G, Dinh T. Ovarian Cancer Surgery. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 187-199, 2011.
- Richardson G, Dinh T. Radical Hysterectomy. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 201-213, 2011.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified March 31, 2026