Lindsey K. Nguy, MD

Biography

Lindsey K. Nguy, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. A fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Nguy brings extensive academic training, a strong foundation in cancer research and a commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for women facing gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Nguy earned her medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. She went on to complete a prestigious three-year fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, where she received advanced clinical and surgical training while pursuing research focused on gynecologic malignancies. Her return to UTHealth Houston reflects a continued commitment to academic medicine and the institution where she began her training.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Nguy has distinguished herself through research, and national presentations. During her fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center, she participated in translational research investigating PARP inhibitor therapies, mechanisms of treatment response and resistance, and molecular pathways involved in ovarian cancer development. Her additional research has focused on endometrial cancer, including the evaluation of mismatch repair immunohistochemistry and next-generation sequencing to advance molecular testing and cancer care.

Dr. Nguy’s scholarly work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Annals of Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology Reports, and International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. She has presented research at national and regional scientific meetings, including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer and the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. She also serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, contributing to the advancement of scientific literature in her specialty.

Her academic achievements have earned multiple honors, including the Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncology Research Award for her work evaluating molecular testing in endometrial cancer and the Moffitt Cancer Center Junior Scientist Research Partnership Award supporting research on PARP inhibitor response. During her residency at UTHealth Houston, she received the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology Award and the UTHealth Houston Resident Appreciation Award, recognizing her dedication to clinical excellence and patient care.

Beyond her clinical and research accomplishments, Dr. Nguy is dedicated to medical education, mentorship and community service.  Through her clinical expertise, and commitment to advancing gynecologic cancer care, Dr. Nguy brings valuable experience to UTHealth Houston’s multidisciplinary approach to women’s health. She is dedicated to supporting patients and their families while contributing to the next generation of research, innovation and medical education.