David A. Cross, M.D.

Primary Office

Temple Clinic
254-724-2407

David A. Cross, M.D.


Anesthesiology

Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Education

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, M.D., 1968
  • Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK, B.A., 1964

Specialty Training

  • Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 1972
  • Anesthesiology Residency, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 1970-1972
  • Rotating Internship, Naval Aerospace Medical Center, Pensacola, FL, 1968-1969

Scott & White Appointment

October 1, 2001

Board Certification

  • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Fellow, American College of Anesthesiologists
  • Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiologists
  • Certificate of Special Qualifications in Critical Care Medicine

Publications and Research

  • Thurlkill RL, Cross DA, Scholtz JM, Pace CN. pKa of fentanyl varies with temperature: implications for acid-base management during extremes of body temperature. J Cardiothorac.Vasc.Anesth. 19[6], 759-762. 2005.
  • Cross DA, Baskerville JR. Comparison of perceived pain with different immobilization techniques. Prehospital Emergency Care 5[3], 270-274. 2001.
  • Cross DA, Nikas D. The effects of carbon dioxide management on plasma levels of fentanyl and sufentanil during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. J Cardiothorac.Vasc.Anesth. 8[6], 649-652.1994.
  • Read all publications. PDF document 

Patient Care Emphasis

Surgical anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia

Interests/Hobbies

Snow skiing, hiking, photography, biking, sailing


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