In House M.D., Lisa Cuddy is the Dean of Medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital.
Cuddy is played by Lisa Edelstein and is one of the series’ central administrators. Her official position gives her authority over hospital operations and over Gregory House, whose unconventional methods frequently create professional and financial problems for the institution.
The title is sometimes described informally as hospital dean or administrator, but the specific medical specialty in the question is medicine. Cuddy is not presented as the head of surgery or neurology. Her role is broader: she oversees the medical side of the hospital while balancing patient care, staff conflicts, budgets, and institutional rules.
Cuddy’s relationship with House is a recurring source of tension and humor. She often recognizes his diagnostic ability while trying to limit his recklessness. The character appears from the series premiere and becomes especially prominent in the hospital’s leadership storylines.