Overview
Dr. Nguutu serves as the Medical Director for the Department of Physician Associate at WSU. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved to Kansas with her family at the age of 16. She earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Kansas City, KS Community College and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mid-America Nazarene University. She continued her education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she completed her doctorate, followed by an internal medicine residency at KU, Wichita.
Currently, Dr. Nguutu is a Hospitalist at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, where she also serves as the stroke program director. Her strong passion for teaching is evident in her role as a clinical preceptor for the WSU PA Program, eagerly embracing opportunities to educate and motivate students. In 2024, prior to becoming the Medical Director, students recognized Dr. Nguutu's excellence in teaching by honoring her as the recipient of the Physician Preceptor of the Year Award.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Nguutu enjoys playing tennis and participating in outdoor activities with her family.