College of Medicine

About

Dr. Rita Nguyen was born and raised in Regina and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Regina. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of Calgary. During her residency she also completed a PhD, studying neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury. Following residency, Dr. Nguyen pursued a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital through a tri-institutional program with Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Nguyen’s clinical and surgical interests span both pediatric and adult neurosurgery. She has a particular focus on pediatric neuro-oncology, including the management of brain and spinal cord tumors in children. She also has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation and is experienced in endoscopic and shunt-based procedures. In addition to her pediatric practice, Dr. Nguyen maintains a broad interest in adult neurosurgery, with a focus on adult brain tumors, including gliomas and metastatic disease, as well as general cranial and spinal neurosurgical care. Her research interests reflect her clinical interests with an academic focus on neuroimmunology as it relates to pediatric brain tumors and neurobiology. She is delighted to return home to Saskatchewan and to be joining the neurosurgical team in Saskatoon and looks forward to helping grow and enhance pediatric neurosurgical care for children and families across the province.

Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending quality time with her family.