Gabrielle Nguyen, MD
- Physical Medicine and Rehab
Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-826-6106
Medical Center
Phone:
713-839-0164
Bellaire
Languages: English
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
6330 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Get to know Gabrielle Nguyen, MD
Dr. Nguyen is a quadruple board-certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is passionate about collaboration with other disciplines and subspecialities and has served as the Co-Medical Director of the Limb Differences Clinic and has been Co-Medical Director of the Brachial Plexus Clinic since 2018.
In addition to her clinical work, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic clinics (ACPOC) and is part of the Lab Accreditation Committee of American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. She holds board certifications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Dr. Nguyen believes in a collaborative family and patient-centered approach to rehabilitation that recognizes each child's unique strengths, goals and potential. She is committed to helping children maximize their independence and participate meaningfully in the activities that matter most to them.
Personal Statement
I believe in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to patients and value input from all members of the treatment team, especially the patient and family. It is my aim to help patients and families achieve their maximum functional potential and obtain their personal goals.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric electrodiagnostic medicine, pediatric limb differences, pediatric brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve injury, spina bifida
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2018 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio | Residency | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2016 |
| The University of Oklahoma | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2012 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Member |
| American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine | Member, Special Interest Group Committee Member |
Honors and awards
-
2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 - TopDoc Award, Houstonia Magazine
-
2020, 2021, 20222, 2023, 2024 - Super Doctors Rising Star Award, Texas Monthly
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Reviews
Research interests
Pediatric electrodiagnostic medicine, improving outcomes in brachial plexus injury
Templeton A, Nguyen G, Ash JD, Straub RH, Carr DJ.. Chemical sympathectomy increases susceptibility to ocular herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 2008;197(1):37-46
Olusanya, A, Yearsley, A, Brown, N, Braun, S, Hayes, C, Rose, E, Connolly, B, Dicks, M, Beal C, Helmonds, B, Peace, W, Kirkman, B, Nguyen, C, Erickson, J, Nguyen, G, Lukose, E, Koek, W, Nagpal, A, Trbovich, M. Capsaicin 8% Patch for Spinal Cord Injury Focal Neuropathic Pain a Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Medicine, 2023; 24(1):71-78
Ankar, A; Hermes, E; Wheless, C; Nguyen, G; Townsend, T; Risen, S. Neurorehabilitation Across the Continuum: From the Neurocritical Care Unit to Home. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 2024-04, Vol. 49, p.101121, Article 101121
Sanz-Cortez, A; Whitehead, W; Johnson, R; Aldave, G; Castillo, H; Desai, N; Donepudi, R; Joyeux, L; King, A; Kralik, S; Lepard, J; Mann, David G; McClugage, S; Nassr, Ahmed A; Naus, Claire; Nguyen, G; Castillo, J; Ravindra, V; Sutton, C; Weiner, H; Belfort, M. Laparotomy- Assisted, Two Port Fetoscopic Meyelomeningocele Repair: Infant to Preschool Outcomes. Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics, 2025-01, Vol.35 (1), P. 1-1
Owens, W; Mohan, V; Quirarte, D; Bovill, J; Nguyen, G; Northcutt, J; Nguyen, JL; Pederson, W. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: An Overview and Institutional Experience. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 2025-05, Vol. 39 (2), p.69-74