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 and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor (Adjunct), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2001 | University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1997 | University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX, USA, JD, Law |
| 1992 | Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA, BA, Political Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2016-2017 | Clinical Fellowship, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington D.C, MD |
| 2006-2009 | Clinical Fellowship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX |
| 2001-2005 | Clinical Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2011 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2024
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
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
Endowed Positions
Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Galveston, TX, 2012 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 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 - Present | University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2017 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2017 | UTMB Clinician of the Month, Academy of Master Clinicians |
| 2017 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2016 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2016 - Present | UTMB Academy of Master Teachers, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2016 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2015 | Houstonia Magazine “Top Doc” in Houston/Galveston |
| 2015 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2014 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2012 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2012 - Present | Frances Eastland Conally Professorship in Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2011 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2010 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2006 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2005 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2005 | ACOG District VII and VIII Joint Annual Meeting “George T. Schneider Award” Best Presentation |
| 2005 | TAOG Resident Research Day, 3rd Place Award |
| 2004 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2003 | “Golden Apple” Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| 2002 | “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
Association of American Medical Colleges
Member, 2016 - Present
Society Gynecologic Oncology Physician Wellness Task Force
Fellowship Curriculum Development Committee, 2016 - Present
National Board of Medical Examiners
Committee, 2016 - Present
Association of American Medical Colleges, Southern Group on Educational Affairs: Special Interest Groups: Faculty Development in Medical Education and Arts and Humanities Healthcare Education
Member, 2016 - Present
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Member, 2015 - Present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, 2012 - Present
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Member, 2006 - Present
Texas Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, 2006 - Present
Galveston County Medical Society
Member, 2005 - Present
Texas Medical Association
Member, 2005 - Present
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- 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. 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.
- M Joyner, Richardson G, L Levine, S Hatch. Retrospective review of chemoradiation in the preoperative or definitive management of locally advanced vulvar cancer. Oncology 29(4 Suppl 1), 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. 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.
Book Chapters
- Levine L and Richardson G||. Cancer in Pregnancy. In: Maternal Medicine. McGraw Hill, 495-512, 2015.
- Levine L and Richardson G. Robotic Surgery for Ovarian Cancer. In: Robotic Surgery. Walter de Gruyter GmbH: Berlin,Boston, 249-257, 2013.
- Richardson G and Dinh T. Ovarian Cancer Surgery. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 187-199, 2011.
- Richardson G and Dinh T. Radical Hysterectomy. In: Gynecologic Surgery. McGraw-Hill Education, 201-213, 2011.
Patient Reviews
Comments (29)
Excellent experience
Good
Dr. Richardson makes me feel so at ease and calm. She always listens to what I have to say and explains everything so welll.
Dr Richardson is an outstanding physician and a caring, compassionate person
Dr. Richardson was compassionate and spent a great deal of time listening to me, answering my questions, and explaining treatment options. She called me the next day to check in on me and to see if I had any other questions or concerns. She told me that I could call for...
Dr Quinn Richardson and her staff are always considering the patient and their needs and discussion until you are satisfied and well informed
Very good experience
I appreciated the doctor having a very listening ear. I did not feel rushed during our time together,and I was made to feel like I really was important to her as a patient.
Dr. Richardson has been supportive and caring throughout my entire cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. She is an excellent provider.
Everybody is wonderful at MD Anderson.
I felt very comfortable and felt reassured that she was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions.
Dr. Richardson is the best doctor ever. I would recommend her to anybody and I wouldn't want to do it without her. She's been with me since day one for the last four years and I love her. Thank you.
I was very pleased with the information given about my medical situation and I was pleased with the way I was listened to and how I was explained what was going to take place in the surgery procedures and everything was given to me in a manner which I understood very well....
I was so nervous but Dr. Richardson put me at ease immediately. She was warm and caring and listened to my husband and I. She fully explained the cancer annd treatment, and even though I've been under treatment for 2 yrs, she told us things we had not heard before.
She is a wonderful doctor and explained everything to me.everyone
I tell you what, I just love Dr. Gwyn Richardson. She is the best doctor I have ever been to. All of my questions were answered and she did very good and I would recommend her to anybody. Thank you and I'm coming back Thursday for my treatment. Thank you. Bye bye. Bye bye.
Dr. Gwyn Richardson is an angel. The ladies that are part of her team are also angels. I am so thrilled with her as my doctor and her team of nurses and MPs are wonderful people. MD Anderson and Dr. Richardson team saved my life and have given me hope to continue. I love...
Sugar Land MDA is the very best! There's something special about this location that all of your other locations could learn from!!!
Always great seeing them.
PSC at check in on the 3rd floor was listening to a sermon on her phone. The volume was very loud and she did not place it on pause while checking me in making it very difficult to hear her or respond to questions.
Great experience. Thank you! Will recoomend.
All staff very professional, kind, courteous, very timely, and efficient, and effective.
Dr. Richardson is the best anybody could hope for. Knowledgeable, caring, you couldn't hope for a better doctor than Dr. Richardson. On the chemo floor, timing could be an issue. Waiting 30, 40 an hour past your appointment time, but that's understandable as things happen....
She showed a lot of compassion.
All good!
Dr. Richardson is the most empathetic and kind and sweet soul I've ever met. So I highly recommend it. I recommend her to everyone I know of. I thank her and I thank her deeply for her service.
The team was great
Dr Richardson is the most caring physician I have ever experienced in all my life. I am 76 so I have seen many physicians.
Dr Richardson was knowledgeable and professional
CV information above last modified November 13, 2024