
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.
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Patient Care Emphasis
Surgical anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia
Interests/Hobbies
Snow skiing, hiking, photography, biking, sailing
Research & Education
Health Care Professionals
Patients