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Terri Huynh, MD, MSCR, FACOG

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Genecology and Reproductive Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Genecology and Reproductive Sciences

Biography

Terri Huynh, M.D., is passionate about promoting the health of women and providing compassionate care at the highest standards by utilizing her skills in advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Her clinical expertise covers fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, and hysterectomy.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, she made her way to the East Coast for her medical training. She received her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine prior to completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware where she remained on faculty. After several years in Delaware, she has returned to Yale to serve the Greater New Haven community and advance reproductive health.

Dr. Huynh is dedicated to championing medical education and served as the Education Chief Resident in her final year of residency. She previously served as the Associate Director for the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Christiana Care and was the recipient of the 2019 Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching Award. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

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Education & Training

MSCR
Drexel University School of of Medicine (2017)
Fellow, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Christiana Care Health Systems (2017)
Resident
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2015)
MD
Yale School of Medicine (2011)
BA
University of California, Berkeley (2006)

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Terri Huynh's research output by year.
11Publications
22Citations

Publications

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2020

2019

2018

  • Book Chapter: Ectopic Pregnancy
    Huynh TQ and Patel N. “Ectopic Pregnancy”. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2018. Ed. Ferri FF Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018.
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  • Book Chapter: Fibroids
    Patel N and Huynh TQ. “Fibroids”. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2018. Ed. Ferri FF Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018.
    Books

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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    American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

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    American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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    Gynecologic Surgery Teaching Award

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    Excellence in Teaching Award

Clinical Care

Overview

Terri Huynh, MD, is a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures and is passionate about educating her patients.

Dr. Huynh says she knew she wanted to go into medicine since she was in kindergarten. “I homed in on women’s health because I enjoy advocating for women and I get to take care of women from the their first period through menopause,” she says.

She treats fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, and performs hysterectomy, utilizing her skills in advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

“Gynecologists used to do a lot of open surgeries, but now with minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery, patients’ outcomes have improved in terms of less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries,” Dr. Huynh explains. “We also have improved medical treatments where people don’t necessarily need surgery.”

Many patients come to her for a second opinion or if they have been dealing with symptoms of heavy bleeding or pelvic pain for a while, Dr. Huynh says. “My goal is to help educate patients. I want to make sure women have the time to learn about what is happening to their body and to feel empowered,” she says.

Dr. Huynh favors shared decision making. “I want to make sure women know they have a choice and we can have a conversation about the reasonable options, the associated risks, and possible outcomes,” she adds.

Much of a patient visit entails counseling and hearing their story. “Most of the time in gynecologic surgery we do not need to take action right away. Instead, I can present options and give a woman time to think about what is best,” she says.

Dr. Huynh is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Clinical Specialties

Minimally Invasive Gynecology

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Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Original Certification Date
    2018

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