Craig M. Combs, MD
Anesthesiologist, Clinical Vice Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology
Father of 3, Husband, and huge sports fan—Geaux Tigers!
I have been a member of the Department of Anesthesiology since 2005 when I began my residency here. Joining the department as a faculty member in 2008 was a very easy decision. I am married and have 3 children. My wife Melissa works in our department as a CRNA.
Clinical Focus:
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Specialties:
Anesthesiology
Education & Credentials
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Internships
Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisana 2005
Residencies
Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2008
Fellowships
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 2011
Board Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography)
Organizations & Societies
American Society of Anesthesiologists Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
Publications
Combs CM, Craft RM, Evaluation of the coagulation system; p. 345-348, Faust's anesthesiology review, 4th ed, 2014, St. Louis: W.B.Saunders Company.
My goal each day is to provide high-quality perioperative care to a variety of patients in the acute setting of the operating room.
— Craig M. Combs
Where I See Patients
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