John W. Crommett, M.D.
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Medical Director, Medical Emergency Rapid Intervention Team (MERIT), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Medical Director, Code Blue Operations Program, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Subcommittee Vice Chair, CPR, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1994 | University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
| 1990 | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA, BS, Microbiology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1998-2000 | Clinical Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC |
| 1995-1997 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS |
| 1994-1995 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS |
Board Certifications
| 2000 | Critical Care Medicine |
| 1997 | Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2013
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2008
Assistant Professor, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, 2001 - 2003
Assistant Professor, Ben Taub General Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2001
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Program Chair, RSS M&M Conference, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present
Associate Medical Director, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - Present
Medical Director, Department of Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2008
Chief of Medical Residents, Department of Internal Medicine, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS, 1997 - 1998
Institutional Committee Activities
Vice-Chair, CPR Subcommittee, 2018 - 2021
Chair, Acute & Critical Care Services Subcommittee, 2017 - 2020
Member, Medical Practice Committee, 2017 - 2021
Vice Chair, Acute & Critical Care Services Subcommittee, 2015 - 2017
Member, Acute & Critical Care Services Subcommittee, 2012 - 2015
Member, UT Critical Care Fellowship Clinical Competence Committee, 2012 - 2016
Member, CPR Committee, 2009 - 2021
Military or Other Governmental Service
Major, United States Air Force, 1994 - 2003
Honors & Awards
| 2008 | Dean's Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 2005 | Physician of the Year Nomination, Memorial Hermann Hospital |
| 2004 | Physician of the Year Nomination, Memorial Hermann Hospital |
| 2003 | Outstanding Teaching Faculty, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center |
| 2003 | Hero Award, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center |
| 2001 | Joint Services Commendation Medal |
| 1999 | Air Force Achievement Medal |
| 1997 | Resident Diagnostician of the Year |
| 1997 | Outstanding Unit Citation |
| 1996 | Resident Diagnostician of the Year |
| 1996 | Outstanding Unit Citation |
| 1994 | Outstanding Medical Student for Internal Medicine, Veterans Administration |
| 1994 | James Akers Award |
| 1993 | Outstanding Medical Student in Pediatrics |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Giza D, Mejia R, Crommett J, Botz G, Ewer M, Iliescu G, Radford M, Cavalier J, Rodgriguez M, Iliescu C,. Impact of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on the Survival of Patients with Cancer: DNR before or after cardiac arrest?. Journal of Clinical Oncology 36, 2018.
- Grossman RG, Frankowski RF, Burau KD, Toups EG, Crommett JW, Johnson MM, Fehlings MG, Tator CH, Shaffrey CI, Harkema SJ, Hodes JE, Aarabi B, Rosner MK, Guest JD, Harrop JS. Incidence and severity of acute complications after spinal cord injury. J Neurosurg Spine 17(1 Suppl):119-128, 2012. PMID: 22985378.
- Hergenroeder G, Redell JB, Moore AN, Dubinsky WP, Funk RT, Crommett J, Clifton GL, Levine R, Valadka A, Dash PK. Identification of Serum Biomarkers in Brain Injured Adults: Potential for Predicting Elevated Intracranial Pressure. J Neurotrauma 25(2):79-93, 2008. PMID: 18260791.
- Powner DJ, Darby JM, Crommett JW, Levine RL. Therapeutic Hypertension: Principles and Methods. Neurosurg Rev 27(4):227-235, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 15316848.
- Powner DJ, Crommett JW. Advanced Assessment of Hemodynamic Parameters During Donor Care. Prog Transplant 3(4):249-255, 2003. PMID: 14765716.
- Holcomb JB, Dumire RD, Crommett JW, Stamateris CE, Fagert MA, Cleveland JA, Dorlac GR, Dorlac WC, Bonar JP, Hira K, Aoki N, Mattox KL. Evaluation of Trauma Team Performance Using an Advanced Human Patient Simulator for Resuscitation Training. J Trauma 52(6):1078-1086, 2002. PMID: 12045633.
- Crommett J, McCabe D, Holcomb J. Training for Transport of Critically Ill Adult Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Respiratory Care Clinics of North America 105-118:105-118, 2002.
- Ling GS, Riechers RG, Crommett J, et al.. Diagnosis of Subdural and Intraparenchymal Intracranial Hemorrhage Using a Microwave-based Detector. Proceedings of SPIE 4037:212, 2000.
Abstracts
- Crommett J, Young P, Nates J, et al.. Mass of Luminal Secretion: Comparison between Pneux and PVC Tracheal Tubes. Critical Care Medicine, Supplement, 2012.
- Nates JL, Rathi N, Haque S, Gaeta S, Pravinkumar E, Botz G, Chen K, Crommett J, Calabrese D, de Villalobos D, Malik I, Price K. ICU Triage Improves Patient Flow and Resource Utilization. Chest October 2011 140(4):Meeting Abstracts 357A, 2011.
- Popa C, Blanchard JR, Crommett J, Ling G. Evaluation of Interleukin 1-Beta and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha in the Preoperative Patient. Critical Care Medicine 27(12 SUPPL):A146, 1999.
Book Chapters
- Botz G, Crommett J. Medical Errors - Recognition, Reporting, Managing Response, and Limiting Harm. In: Safety and Quality in Medical Transport Systems: Creating an Effective Culture. Ashgate Publishing Limited: Great Britain, 205-212, 2012.
- Crommett J, Nates J. Oncological Emergencies. In: Comprehensive Critical Care: Adult. Society of Critical Care Medicine: Mount Prospect, IL, 571-592, 2012.
- Crommett J, Bowyer M. Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria. In: Critical Care Secrets. 4, 235-238, 2007.
- Crommett J, Bowyer M. Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria. In: Critical Care Secrets. 3, 211-215, 2003.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | North American Clinical Trials Network for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury |
| Funding Source: | Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Vasopressin Levels in Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury and Neurologic Deficit |
| Funding Source: | UCRC |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Hypothermia in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Funding Source: | NABIS:HIIR |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Title: | Effects of Erythropoietin on Cerebral Vascular Dysfunction and Anemia in Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Funding Source: | HSC |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 09, 2023