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Craig Rhyne, MD, General Surgery, Lubbock, TX

CraigRhyneMD

General Surgery Lubbock, TX

Regional Chief Medical Officer Covenant Health

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  • Office

    3509 22nd St
    Lubbock, TX 79410
    Phone+1 806-799-7928
    Fax+1 806-788-8500

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Surgical Immunology, 1986 - 1988
  • Texas Tech University HSC El Paso
    Texas Tech University HSC El PasoResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineInternship, Flexible, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1979
  • University of Texas
    University of TexasBA, 1972 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1996 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1979 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1980 - 1990
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Covenant Values In Action Award 2010
  • Timothy Fleming EMS Medical Director Award State of New Mexico, 2002
  • Clinical Teaching Award Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 1990

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of systemic Interleukin 2 on the Murine Central Nervous System.  
    Susan Morgello, M.D., R. P. Richardson, M.D., Rhyne, C.D., M.D., Calvano, S.E., Ph.D., and A. C. Antonacci, M.D, Brain Research
  • Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Kinetics Following In Vivo Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Administration to Normal Human Subjects: Influence of Elicited Hormones and Cytokines.  
    Richardson, RP, Rhyne, CD, Fong, Y, Hesse, DG, Tracey, KJ, Morano, MA, Lowry, SF, Antonacci, AC, and Calvano, SE, Annals of Surgery

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Effects of Interleukin 2 on MHC Antigens in the Murine Central Nervous System.
    Morgello, S, Richardson RP, Rhyne, CD, Calvano, SE, Ettinghausen, SE, Antonacci, AC, Petito, CK, The Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology
  • Rapid Determination of Free Plasma Corticosterone Concentrations from Small Sample Volumes.
    Richardson, RP, Rhyne, CD, Kumar, A, Antonacci, AC, and Calvano, SE, The FASEB Journal
  • Accessory Cell Interactionwith Mitogen Requires Metabolic Activity.
    Rhyne, CD, Richardson, RP, Kumar, A, deRiesthal, H, Calvano, SE, Antonacci, AC, The FASEB Journal

Lectures

  • Non-invasive Diagnosis in the Management of Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis. 
    North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
  • Functional Immune Consequences Following In Vivo Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Administration to Normal Human Subjects Are Secondary to an Alteration of Antigen-Presenting... 
    Surgical Forum, American College of Surgeons 73 Clinical Congress
  • Dysfunction of Antigen Presenting Cells Following In Vivo Lipopolysaccharide Exposure in Normal Humans. 
    First International Congress on the Immune Consequences of Trauma, Shock, and Sepsis
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Press Mentions

  • Texas Hospitals Grappling for Extra Staff as the Entire Country Faces Nursing Shortages
    Texas Hospitals Grappling for Extra Staff as the Entire Country Faces Nursing ShortagesAugust 12th, 2021
  • Frustration Grows at Lubbock Hospitals as Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients Increase
    Frustration Grows at Lubbock Hospitals as Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients IncreaseJuly 28th, 2021
  • Covenant Health Eases COVID-19 Restrictions by Amending Visitor Policy
    Covenant Health Eases COVID-19 Restrictions by Amending Visitor PolicyMarch 29th, 2021