About
Dr. Gordon Gunn chose medicine early in life, inspired by his father, a respected obstetrician and gynecologist. He earned his undergraduate education at both UCLA and USC, then received his medical degree from Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences and City of Hope. S. Air Force as the principal gynecology oncologist at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC. During that tenure, he championed the development of laparoscopy, a technique that went on to transform surgical specialties.
Dr. Gunn holds board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship status in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He also holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Inc. His interest in cardiovascular disease traces back to college, where he first encountered vascular research, and deepened in medical school under prominent cardiologists and vascular surgeons. He lectures to medical and women's groups across the Western United States on cardiovascular disease risks in women and hormone replacement therapy. Outside medicine, Dr. Gunn is married to Andrea, shares his life with four grown children and four grandchildren, and stays active through photography and time in nature.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA and USC
Medical School
Baylor University College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA Center for Health Sciences and City of Hope
Additional Training
U.S. Air Force, principal gynecology oncologist at Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gunn right for?
Dr. Gunn is a strong fit for women navigating menopause, hormone deficiency, or gynecologic conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, or urinary incontinence. Patients concerned about cardiovascular risk, prediabetes, or early cancer detection benefit from his broad preventive focus. Men and women who want a single physician to coordinate their full medical picture and engage proactively with their health will find his approach well-suited. His concierge model works especially well for patients who value direct, after-hours access to their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gunn treats a wide range of conditions across gynecology and preventive medicine. These include menopause, hormone deficiency, osteoporosis, urinary incontinence, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and gynecologic cancers. He also manages heart disease, stroke risk, atherosclerosis, hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, dementia risk, and Alzheimer's risk.
Yes, Dr. Gunn holds board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Inc.
Dr. Gunn earned his medical degree from Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences and City of Hope. He then served as the principal gynecology oncologist at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC.
Yes, Dr. Gunn welcomes both male and female patients. He expanded his practice to include men after many of his female patients' husbands sought the same comprehensive preventive care. He offers the full range of his cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity services to male patients.
Dr. Gunn takes a proactive, diagnostic approach to cardiovascular risk. He uses vascular ultrasound to detect and monitor atherosclerosis, Boston Heart Diagnostics advanced lipid testing, and echocardiography. His interest in vascular medicine dates to his college years and shaped the wellness program he built for his patients over 25 years ago.
Yes, Dr. Gunn provides bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for both women and men. He has focused on this area of women's health since 1986 and lectures to medical and women's groups across the Western United States on the safety of hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Gunn performs robotic surgery for gynecologic conditions including ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and gynecologic cancers. S. Air Force, where he promoted the development of laparoscopy.
Yes, Dr. Gunn offers comprehensive genetic testing as part of his concierge care. Testing covers Alzheimer's risk through Apo-E genotype analysis, cardiovascular conditions, blood clotting risk, and tumor markers. He also offers the Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Test.
Yes, Dr. Gunn regularly lectures to medical and women's groups throughout the Western United States. His topics include cardiovascular disease risks in women and the safety of hormone replacement therapy. He stays current with ongoing research and incorporates that knowledge into patient care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026