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Krista Lynn Haines

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery
Assistant Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2023 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Faculty Associate in the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, & History of Medicine · 2022 - Present Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published July 11, 2024
State Gun Laws Have Mixed Impact on Suicide and Homicide Rates
Published February 29, 2024
Gun Violence Initiatives of the School of Medicine
Published September 6, 2023
New Intravenous Lipid Formula Cuts Pediatric Complications

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Recent Publications


Trauma, Gender, and End-of-Life Care: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study Analyzing Disparities in Withdrawal of Life Support.

Journal Article J Surg Res · July 2025 INTRODUCTION: Men are known to have more severe injuries at younger ages compared to women. However, the relationship between gender and other sociodemographic factors in the context of end-of-life care after traumatic injuries is not well understood. METH ... Full text Link to item Cite

Trauma disparities in burn injuries.

Journal Article Curr Probl Surg · July 2025 Full text Link to item Cite

Factors Influencing End-of-Life Decisions in Cancer Patients After Traumatic Injuries.

Journal Article J Surg Res · June 30, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Severe traumatic injuries are frequently associated with poor outcomes, and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) after traumatic brain injury is common. However, the association between WLST and pre-existing cancer in all trauma pat ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine · 2010 D.O.
University of South Florida · 2005 M.A.
University of South Florida · 2003 B.A.