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Lawrence Rice, MD, Hematology, Houston, TX

Lawrence Rice MD

Clotting Disorder, Hematologic Oncology, Myeloproliferative Disorder Hematology-Oncology, Sickle Cell & Other Anemias


Houston Methodist Physicians Organization

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  • 6550 Fannin StreetSuite 1101Houston, TX 77030

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Overview of  Dr. Rice

Dr. Lawrence Rice is a hematologist based in Houston, TX, with subspecialties in clotting disorders, hematologic oncology, myeloproliferative disorders, and anemias, including sickle cell. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1974 and completed his residency and fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rice has held several influential positions, including Clinical Service Chief at Houston Methodist Hospital since 1979 and Professor of Medicine at Cornell Weill Medical College since 2008. His expertise spans amyloidosis, thrombotic conditions, and hematologic oncology, and he has contributed significantly to scholarly publications. Dr. Rice has also been recognized with numerous teaching awards, highlighting his commitment to medical education.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Hematology, 1977 - 1979
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1974
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaB.S., 1966 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1977 - 2027
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 1972 - 2018
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
  • Winner, Abstract Achievement Award ASH, 2011
  • Graduate Medical Education Teacher of the Year Award Houston Methodist Hospital, 2010

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Heparin PF4 antibody testing and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in the intensive care unit  
    Wanat M, Fitousis K, Hall J, Rice L, Clin Appl Thrombos & Thrombolys, 1/1/2013
  • Treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with direct thrombin inhibitors: trials results and implications  
    Jung M, Rice L, Clin Invest, 1/1/2013
  • Orthotopic heart transplant facilitated autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in light-chain amyloidosis  
    Kamble RT, Carrum G, Rice L, McCarthy J, Baker KR, Ramos CA, Adrogue H, Estep JD, Biol Blood Marrow Transpl, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Changes in platelet count after Heart Mate II insertion: implications for rational use of anti-platelet factor IV antibodies.
    Alvarez P, Kassi M, Cordero-Reyes AM, Uribe C, De Hoyos P, Bhimaraj A, Trachtenberg BH, Ashrith G, Torre-Amione G, Rice L, Estep JD, J Heart Lung Transpl, 1/1/2014
  • Acquired and hereditary hypercoagulable states in patients with continuous flow left ventricular assist devices: prevalence and thrombotic complications.
    Alvarez P, Cordero-Reyes AM, Kassi M, Uribe C, DeHoyos P, Bhimaraj A, Trachtenberg BH, Ashrith G, Rice L, Torre-Amione G, Estep JD, J Cardiac Fail, 1/1/2014
  • Neighborhood Death Rate: A Big-Data Based Health Informatics Pipeline Helps Identify Factors Impacting Clinical Outcomes and Cost Effectiveness in Acute Myeloid Leukem...
    Yin Z, Konde AS, Puppala M, Srivastava P, Wong S, Rice L, Iyer SP, Blood, 1/1/2014

Lectures

  • Immunosuppressive therapy of Aplastic anemia. 
    1/21/2015
  • Immune Thrombocytopenia 
    Houston, TX - 1/18/2014
  • Thrombocytopenic Disorders 
    Omni Hotel, Houston, TX - 1/4/2014

Other

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  • Aetna Choice POS II
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