Biographical summary
Richie K. Huynh, M.D., earned his Bachelor’s degree with high honors from Princeton University, his Doctor of Medicine with honors commendation from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, with clinical areas of expertise including preventative and individualized care, holistic medicine, acute care triage, and longevity.
Dr. Huynh began his clinical career as a Hospitalist at M Health Fairview - University of Minnesota in 2018. Subsequently, Dr. Huynh became the Chief of Staff for Woodwinds Hospital in 2024, chairing the hospital
leadership committee and overseeing total performance metrics for 460+ credentialed physicians and APPs. He was also elected to the Fairview Medical Executive Committee in 2022 to represent the interests of medical subspecialties across seven hospitals and 35+ clinic sites, working closely with healthcare system executives and administrators to improve quality of patient care and physician wellness.
His professional interests include international volunteer work, medical education, and community engagement projects. In his spare time, Dr. Huynh enjoys outdoor activities in nature, biking, meditating, reading, and traveling. He and his wife love spending time together at local parks with their rescue dog, Tofu.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Longevity
- Preventative Care
- Comprehensive and Individualized Care
- Medical Education
- International Medical Volunteering
- Patient and Community Education
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- 2015
MDCharles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
- 2011
BA - East Asian Studies | Concentration in Chinese Language & Culture | Pre-Medicine Princeton University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2023
Teacher of the Year Physician Assistant Program, Bethel University
- 2021
Community Preceptor of the Year Residency Program, St. Joseph’s and Bethesda Family Medicine
- 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- 2012
Nationwide Merit-based Scholarship Recipient Union Plus Scholarship Program
- 2011
Honors Commendation Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
- 2011
Marjory Buchanan Thesis Prize Princeton University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - 2025
MemberMedical Executive Committee, Fairview Health Services Healthcare System
- 2022 - 2025
MemberMedicine Council, Fairview Health Services Healthcare System
- 2022 - present
Site Leadership TeamWoodwinds Leadership Committee, Woodwinds Hospital, M Health Fairview
- 2022 - 2023
Physician ReviewerHold-Bill Mortality Committee, Woodwinds Hospital, M Health Fairview
- 2020 - 2025
Charter MemberAsian Heritage Network Employee Resource Group (AHN), M Health Fairview Healthcare System
- 2020 - present
Senior ReviewerEast Region Mortality Review Committee, M Health Fairview
Publications