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Dr. Laurence Rhines, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Laurence Rhines, MD

Dr. Laurence Rhines, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Kell West Regional Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Patients rated Dr. Rhines an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Rhines works at Practice in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Bone Cancer, Chordoma and Osteosarcoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rhines' Office Locations

  1. 1
    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 792-6161
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Kell West Regional Hospital
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
  • Alaska Regional Hospital
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Bone Cancer
Chordoma
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Osteosarcoma
Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Pineal Region Tumors
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Malignant Schwannoma
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Laurence Rhines, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457444911
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Laurence Rhines, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rhines is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rhines has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rhines has seen patients for Bone Cancer, Chordoma and Osteosarcoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rhines on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Rhines. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rhines.

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