Oncology
Laurence Rhines, M.D.
Professor and Director of the Spine Tumor Program, Department of Neurosurgery
Laurence D. Rhines, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he serves as Director of the Spine Tumor Program. He specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on surgical oncology of the spine, treating complex conditions such as chordoma, bone tumors, spinal tumors, and other primary and metastatic spinal malignancies. Dr. Rhines leads a multidisciplinary team including radiation oncology, medical oncology,
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
- Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1993
- Princeton University — A.B., Biology, summa cum laude, 1989
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Residency, Neurosurgery, 1994-2000
- 1993-1994 Intern, General Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- 1994-1996 Assistant Resident, Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2005, 2019-2020 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
2017
2022-2023 (2 years)
- Texas Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2011, 2018, 2023-2024 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Charles Kuntz Scholar Award
- The Alumni Achievement Award at Johns Hopkins
- American Radium Society Essay Award
- AOSpine North America Young Faculty Award
- Harvey Cushing Hunterian Research Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice