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Shannon Westin

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Shannon Westin, MD

Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Director, Early Drug Development, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine

Houston, TX

Shannon N. Westin, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, specializing in developmental therapeutics and biomarker-driven treatments for gynecologic malignancies. She focuses on advanced and recurrent ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine cancer, and other gynecologic cancers, developing rational combinatorial therapies with strong translational endpoints to inform bench research from clinical observations. As Director of Early

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24+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology

Education & Training

  • University of Florida College of Medicine — M.D., 2002
  • The University of Texas School of Public Health — MPH, Epidemiology, 2008
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2006-2010
  • North Carolina Memorial Hospital-UNC — Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003-2006

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyExceptional Women In Medicine

    2022-2025 (4 years)

  • Modern Luxury Houston MagazineRegional Guide

    2023

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Gynecologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Gynecologic OncologyOvarian Cancer

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

24+ years in practice