Bio

Twitter: @reece_nguyen & @LGBTQIAnesth

Dr. Reece-Nguyen [he/him] is a board-certified general and pediatric anesthesiologist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Children’s Hospital where he serves as a DEI leader in his department, throughout Stanford Medicine, and at the National level as Chair of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia DEI committee, the Vice-Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc committee, and National Co-Director of the Perioperative Anesthesiology Registry for Transgender Adults and Youth (PARTAY) Collaborative.

As a cisgender gay man, Dr. Reece-Nguyen understands the importance of LGBTQ+ advocacy work and the ever-increasing need for improved LGBTQ+ medical education, focusing specifically on the value of gender-affirming perioperative care. In his role as the Medical Director of the Gender Recognition and Affirmative Care through Education (GRACE) Team at Stanford Medicine and as the Director of LGBTQ+ Health for Stanford Anesthesiology Office of Diversity, Inclusivity, and Health Equity, Dr. Reece-Nguyen’s work promotes perioperative gender-affirming care education, quality improvement, and research efforts aimed at improving the healthcare experience and perioperative outcomes for all gender-diverse patients. He is proud to serve as Co-Director of the Perioperative Anesthesiology Registry for Transgender Adults and Youth (PARTAY) Collaborative, which is a multi-institution collaboration that evaluates practices and optimizes clinical practice guidelines for the perioperative care of TGD individuals undergoing both gender-affirming and non-gender-affirming surgeries and procedures. He is also passionate about increasing LGBTQ+ diversity, networking, and mentorship within anesthesiology and improving the capacity of all anesthesiologists to provide optimal care to the LGBTQ+ community.

Dr. Reece-Nguyen passionately supports mentorship and sponsorship of all medical trainees (especially LGBTQ+ trainees) and serves as a National Advisory Board member for both the Medical Student Pride Alliance and Inside the Match. Within the Stanford Medical School, Dr. Reece-Nguyen also serves on the Diversity Advisory Panel for Admissions and the Committee on Performance, Professionalism, and Promotion. Dr. Reece-Nguyen is also involved with numerous pathway programs concentrating on diversity recruitment and mentorship starting in high school (through his partnership with Project Lead The Way) all the way through attending recruitment and support.

Clinical Focus

  • Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Transgender Healthcare
  • Gender-Affirming Perioperative Care
  • Global Health Equity
  • LGBTQIA Medical Trainee Burnout
  • LGBTQIA Medical Mentorship

Academic Appointments

Administrative Appointments

  • Medical Director, Gender Recognition and Affirmative Care through Education (GRACE) Program (2022 - Present)
  • Stanford Medical School, Committee member, Committee on Performance, Professionalism, and Promotion (2022 - Present)
  • Diversity Curriculum, Co-Director, Stanford Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship (2021 - Present)
  • Diversity Advisory Panel, Stanford School of Medicine, Office of MD Admissions (2020 - Present)
  • Diversity Co-Leader, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Stanford Department of Anesthesiology (2020 - Present)
  • Global Health Equity Leadership Council, Division of Global Health Equity, Stanford Anesthesia (2020 - Present)
  • Steering Committee member, Stanford's Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Program (2020 - Present)
  • Perioperative Lead, Gender Recognition and Affirmative Care through Education (GRACE) Team (2020 - 2022)

Honors & Awards

  • Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care - Award Nominee, Stanford Healthcare system (2022)
  • Faculty of the Year, Stanford Pediatric Anesthesiology Division (2021)
  • Resident Educator of the Year, University of Washington (2018)
  • Traveling Fellowship Award Recipient, Society for Education in Anesthesia, Health Volunteers Overseas (2017)
  • Medical School Tutor of the Year, UTHSCSA (2013/2014)
  • Distinction in Medical Research, UTHSCSA (2014)
  • Member, Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society (2014)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

  • Member, Committee on Performance, Professionalism, and Promotion (CP3), Stanford Medical School (2022 - Present)
  • National Co-Director, Perioperative Anesthesiology Registry for Transgender Adults and Youth (PARTAY) (2023 - Present)
  • National Vice-Chair, ASA LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc Committee (2023 - Present)
  • Member - National Committee on Professional Diversity, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) (2022 - Present)
  • National Chair - Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2022 - Present)
  • National Vice-Chair - Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2020 - 2022)
  • Member - Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2018 - Present)
  • National Advisory Board Member, Inside the Match (@Inside_TheMatch) (2021 - Present)
  • National Advisory Board Member, Medical Student Pride Alliance (2022 - Present)
  • Diversity Advisory Panel - member, Stanford School of Medicine, Office of MD Admissions (2020 - Present)
  • Member, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2018 - Present)
  • Member, World Professional Association for Transgender Health (2020 - Present)
  • Member, United States Professional Association for Transgender Health (2020 - Present)
  • Member, International Anesthesiology Research Society (2020 - Present)
  • Member, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) (2021 - Present)
  • Member, Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society (2014 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) (2014 - Present)
  • Member, Health Volunteers Overseas (2017 - Present)
  • Member (former Traveling Fellow), Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) (2017 - Present)
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (2018 - Present)
  • Member, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) (2018 - Present)

Professional Education

  • Residency: University of Washington Dept of Anesthesiology (2018) WA
  • Internship: University of Washington Dept of Anesthesiology (2015) WA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia (2020)
  • Board Certification, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2020)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2019)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Anesthesiology Fellowships (2019) CA
  • Medical Education: Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT San Antonio (2014) TX
  • Fellowship, Stanford University - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology (2019)
  • Residency, University of Washington, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (2018)
  • MPH, University of Texas - School of Public Health, Global Health (2014)
  • MD, University of Texas - Health Sciences Center - San Antonio (UTHSCSA), Medicine (2014)
  • BS, Centenary College of Louisiana, Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology (2008)

Community and International Work

  • Project Lead the Way, Director of Education

    Partnering Organization(s)

    National Project Lead the Way organization, and California House of Representatives

    Populations Served

    Under-Represented Minorities in Medicine

    Ongoing Project

    Yes

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD)

    Topic

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in th medical field

    Populations Served

    Current Stanford residents and fellows

    Location

    Bay Area

    Ongoing Project

    Yes

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    No

  • SAFE Pediatric Anesthesiology

    Topic

    Global Pediatric Anesthesiology education

    Partnering Organization(s)

    World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA)

    Location

    International

    Ongoing Project

    Yes

    Opportunities for Student Involvement

    Yes

Contact

  • Academic
    University - Academic staff Department: Anesthesia - Anesthesia Group B Position: Clinical Associate Professor
  • Clinical (Primary)  Center for Academic Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology 453 Quarry Rd MC 5663 Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 725-8544 (fax)

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Research Interests

  • Diversity and Identity
  • Gender Issues
  • Professional Development
  • Race and Ethnicity

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

  • Pediatric Anesthesia (Fellowship Program)

All Publications

  • Underrepresented in Medicine Trainees' Sense of Belonging and Professional Identity Formation after Participation in the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program. Academic pediatrics Yemane, L., Powell, C., Edwards, J., Shumba, T., Alvarez, A., Bandstra, B., Brooks, M., Brown-Johnson, C., Caceres, W., Dunn, T., Johnson, C., Perez, F. D., Reece-Nguyen, T., Thomas, R. P., Watkins, A. C., Blankenburg, R. 2024

    Abstract

    There are persistent structural barriers that threaten inclusion and retention of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) residents and fellows (trainees) as future faculty in academic medicine. We developed the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Program at a single, academic institution, to address these barriers through a 10-month longitudinal curriculum across GME for trainees to develop leadership and scholarship skills in DEI.Explore how participation in LEAD impacted UIM trainees' sense of belonging and professional identity formation in academic medicine; as well as perceptions about pursuing a career in academic medicine and future leadership roles.IRB-approved qualitative study in August 2020-August 2021 with individual, semi-structured interviews of UIM LEAD graduates from the first 4 cohorts (2017-2021). Data were analyzed by two authors using modified grounded theory.14 UIM trainees were interviewed; seven themes emerged. Critical aspects of the program: (1) Creation of a community of shared DEI values (2) Mentorship (3) Role of allies. Results of the program: (4) Deepened appreciation of personal and professional identity as UIM (5) Fostered belonging in academic medicine (6) Appreciation of different careers in academic medicine and how to integrate DEI interests (7) Inspired trainees to pursue leadership roles.LEAD can serve as a model for other institutions that seek to support UIM trainees' sense of belonging, professional identity formation, and perceptions about pursuing careers in academic medicine and future leadership roles.

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.acap.2024.08.003

    View details for PubMedID 39117029

  • Concepts and Approaches in the Management of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients. Mayo Clinic proceedings Strand, N., Gomez, D. A., Kacel, E. L., Morrison, E. J., St Amand, C. M., Vencill, J. A., Pagan-Rosado, R., Lorenzo, A., Gonzalez, C., Mariano, E. R., Reece-Nguyen, T., Narouze, S., Mahdi, L., Chadwick, A. L., Kraus, M., Bechtle, A., Kling, J. M. 2024; 99 (7): 1114-1126

    Abstract

    The terms transgender and gender diverse (TGD) describe persons whose gender is different from the sex assigned to them at birth. While TGD persons have experienced a rise in cultural and social visibility in recent decades, they continue to experience significant health inequities, including adverse health outcomes and multiple barriers to accessing medical care. Transgender and gender-diverse persons are at a higher risk for pain conditions than their cisgender counterparts, but research on chronic pain management for TGD persons is lacking. Clinicians from all disciplines must be informed of best practices for managing chronic pain in the TGD population. This includes all aspects of care including history, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and perioperative management. Many TGD persons report delaying or avoiding care because of negative interactions with medical practitioners who do not have sufficient training in navigating the specific health care needs of TGD patients. Furthermore, TGD persons who do seek care are often forced to educate their practitioners on their specific health care needs. This paper provides an overview of existing knowledge and recommendations for physicians to provide culturally and medically appropriate care for TGD persons.

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.12.027

    View details for PubMedID 38960496

  • TRANSforming Gender Identity Data Collection and Representation for Gender Diverse Youth. Pediatrics Quint, M., Reece-Nguyen, T. L. 2024

    View details for DOI 10.1542/peds.2024-065932

    View details for PubMedID 38752290

  • Anesthesia for gender-affirming surgery: a practical review. Current opinion in anaesthesiology Sanchez, K., Tollinche, L., Reece-Nguyen, T. 2024

    Abstract

    PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is an effective, well studied, and often necessary component of gender-affirming care and mitigation of gender dysphoria for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals. GAS is categorized as chest surgeries, genitourinary surgeries, facial feminization/masculinization, and vocal phonosurgery. Despite increased incidence of GAS during recent years, there is a gap in knowledge and training on perioperative care for TGD patients.RECENT FINDINGS: Our review discusses the relevant anesthetic considerations for the most common GAS, which often involve highly specialized surgical techniques that have unique implications for the anesthesia professional.SUMMARY: Anesthesiology professionals must attend to the surgical and anesthetic nuances of various GAS procedures. However, as many considerations are based on common practice, research is warranted on anesthetic implications and outcomes of GAS.

    View details for DOI 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001366

    View details for PubMedID 38390936

  • Underrepresented in Medicine Trainees’ Sense of Belonging and Professional Identity Formation after Participation in the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program Academic Pediatrics Yemane, L. 2024

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.acap.2024.08.003

  • Marching Toward Utopia: Mentor-Mentee Relationship Devoid of Race or Gender Considerations. Anesthesia and analgesia Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, A., Reece-Nguyen, T., Nafiu, O. O. 2023; 137 (4): 744-746

    View details for DOI 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006621

    View details for PubMedID 37712464

  • Perioperative Considerations for Gender-Affirming Surgery CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS van Rooyen, C., Aquino, N. J., Tollinche, L. E., Reece-Nguyen, T. L. 2023

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s40140-023-00553-5

    View details for Web of Science ID 000967882300001

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia: a Mixed Methods Assessment. Paediatric anaesthesia Reece-Nguyen, T. L., Lee, H. H., Garcia-Marcinkiewicz, A. G., Szolnoki, J., Fernandez, A. M., Mukkamala, S., Lalwani, K., Deutsch, N., Jimenez, N. 2023

    Abstract

    Leadership of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia created the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee in 2018 to prioritize diversity work. The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee implemented a baseline survey of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia membership in 2020 to assess demographics, equity in leadership, inclusivity, and attitudes toward diversity work. The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia plays a significant role in shaping the future of pediatric anesthesiology and in supporting our diverse pediatric patients.This study is an IRB-exempt, cross-sectional survey of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia membership. Quantitative analysis provided descriptive statistics of demographics, practice characteristics, and involvement within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. Qualitative thematic analysis provided an in-depth assessment of perceptions of diversity, challenges faced, and prioritization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.Out of 3,242 Society for Pediatric Anesthesia members, 1,232 completed the survey representing 38% of overall membership. Respondents were 89.2% United States members, 52.7% female, 55.7% non-Hispanic White, 88.6% heterosexual, 95.7% non-military, 59.2% religious, and 2.1% have an Americans with Disabilities Act recognized disability. All major United States geographical areas were represented equally with 71% practicing in urban areas and 67% in academic settings. Ethnic/racial minorities were more likely to be international medical graduates (p<0.001). Among United States members, 41.5% report being fluent in a language other than English, and 23.5% of those fluent in another language are certified to interpret. Compared to men, women are less likely to be in leadership roles (p<0.003), but we found no difference in participation and leadership when stratified by race/ethnicity, geography, international medical graduate status, or sexuality. Racial/ethnic minorities (p<0.028), women (p<0.001), and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members (p<0.044) more frequently hold lower academic rank positions when compared to white, heterosexual, and male members. Half of respondents were unsure whether diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges existed within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia while the other half demonstrated opposing views. Among those who reported diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges, the themes centered around persistent marginalization, the need for more inclusive policies and increased psychological safety, and lack of leadership diversity.Compared to the diversity of the pediatric population we serve, there are still significant gaps in demographic representation within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. As well, there is no consensus among Society for Pediatric Anesthesia membership regarding perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric anesthesia in the United States. Among those who reported diversity challenges, opportunities for the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and Anesthesiology Departments to better support minoritized members included bolstering workforce diversity efforts and awareness via more inclusive policies, improved psychological safety, and increasing diversity in leadership. If pediatric anesthesiology is like other specialties, gaining consensus and improving diversity in the workforce might advance pediatric anesthesia innovation, quality, and safety for children of all backgrounds in the United States.

    View details for DOI 10.1111/pan.14642

    View details for PubMedID 36715575

  • Current challenges faced by transgender and gender-diverse patients and providers in anesthesiology. International anesthesiology clinics Reece-Nguyen, T. L., Tollinche, L., Van Rooyen, C., Roque, R. A. 2023; 61 (1): 26-33

    View details for DOI 10.1097/AIA.0000000000000384

    View details for PubMedID 36480647

  • Burnout, Mental Health, and Workplace Discrimination in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual Anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology clinics Reece-Nguyen, T., Afonso, A. M., Vinson, A. E. 2022; 40 (2): 245-255

    Abstract

    Increasing attention is being paid to both anesthesiologist well-being and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sexual minorities (ie, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual [LGBTQIA] communities) face many challenges in society and the workplace, including mental health conditions, discrimination, and increased risk for burnout. In this review, we outline the current state of mental health conditions and burnout in sexual minority individuals, discrimination and harassment faced both in society and the workplace, and steps that workplaces can take to become more inclusive and welcoming.

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.anclin.2022.01.002

    View details for PubMedID 35659398

  • Integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum into pediatric anesthesia fellowship training: Another step forward. Paediatric anaesthesia Murray, A., Reece-Nguyen, T., Caruso, T. J. 1800

    View details for DOI 10.1111/pan.14385

    View details for PubMedID 34971019

  • In reply: Regional anesthesia catheter tunnelling: a simpler approach. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie Reece-Nguyen, T., Lin, C., Tsui, B. C. 2019

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s12630-019-01555-w

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  • A retrograde tunnelling technique for regional anesthesia catheters: how to avoid the skin bridge. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie Lin, C. n., Reece-Nguyen, T. n., Tsui, B. C. 2019

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s12630-019-01505-6

    View details for PubMedID 31617068

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