Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Lawrence Rice

Hematology
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Specialists
6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
25
conditions
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Specialists
6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Lawrence Rice is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Rice is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Specialists
6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase II, Open-label, Prospective, Single-arm, Study to Assess Ability of Eltrombopag to Induce Sustained Remission in Subjects With ITP Who Are Refractory or Relapsed After First-line Steroids
A Phase II, Open-label, Prospective, Single-arm, Study to Assess Ability of Eltrombopag to Induce Sustained Remission in Subjects With ITP Who Are Refractory or Relapsed After First-line Steroids
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study of a Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) Instrument for Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (cTTP, Upshaw-Schulman Syndrome [USS], Hereditary Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura [hTTP]
Prospective Psychometric Evaluation Study of a Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) Instrument for Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (cTTP, Upshaw-Schulman Syndrome [USS], Hereditary Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura [hTTP]
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 17, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
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33 Total Publications

Long-term outcomes of light chain amyloidosis patients receiving heart transplant: A single-center experience.
Long-term outcomes of light chain amyloidosis patients receiving heart transplant: A single-center experience.
Journal: JHLT open
Published: July 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lawrence Rice

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Rice by calling their office at 713-903-2837. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lawrence Rice a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lawrence Rice is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thrombocytopenia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lawrence Rice specialize in?

While Dr. Lawrence Rice is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Lawrence Rice participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lawrence Rice has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Dr. Lawrence Rice's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lawrence Rice accept my insurance?

Dr. Lawrence Rice accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-903-2837 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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