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Gina B. Rainwater, MD

Board Certifications

Dermatopathology, Dermatology

Fellowship

Dermatopathology

Locations

ProPath

Biography

ProPath, a Sonic Healthcare anatomic pathology practice, is privileged to include Gina B. Rainwater, M.D., as a part of its dynamic medical staff. She is a double board-certified dermatopathologist who brings professional medical and leadership experience as well as an extensive list of publications and research experience.

Dr. Rainwater graduated with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the biological sciences at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. She earned her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. She served a residency in dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where she held the position of chief resident. This was followed by a fellowship in dermatopathology, also at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Rainwater has been a dermatopathologist at ProPath since 2017. She has experience providing medical care as a volunteer pathologist at free clinics in Dallas, TX, and Birmingham, AL. She was also a volunteer dermatopathologist for SPOTme Skin Cancer Screening at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center—White Rock in Dallas.

Dr. Rainwater has a considerable list of publications in peer-reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Dermatology, JAAD Case Reports, and the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, among many others. She has presented abstracts at a variety of conferences, including multiple meetings of the American Society of Dermatopathology.

 

Education

Clemson University (BS)
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University (MS)
Clemson, South Carolina

University of Alabama School of Medicine (MD)
Birmingham, AL

 

Postgraduate Training

Dermatopathology Fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Dermatology Residency
(Chief Resident)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

  

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Zhu JL*, Paniagua RT*, Chen HW, Florez-Pollack S, Kunzler E, Teske N, Rainwater YB, Li QZ, Hosler GA, Li W, Ramirez DMO, Monson NL, Jacobe HT. Autoantigen microarrays reveal myelin basic protein autoantibodies in morphea. J Transl Med. 2022 Jan 24;20(1):41. *Authors contributed equally

  2. Shah KM, West C, Simpson J, Rainwater YB. Cutaneous mucormycosis following COVID-19 vaccination in a ullous pemphigoid patient. JAAD Case Rep. 2021;15:80-81.

  3. Enos T, Vasquez R, Vandergriff T, Wang R, Rainwater Y. Treatment of extensive elastosis perforans serpiginosa with acitretin in a man with Down syndrome. Int J Dermatol. 2021;60(5):611-612.

  4. Jedlowski PM, Rainwater G, Paek SY. Punctate porokeratosis-pruritic and hyperkeratotic papules on the palms and feet. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2020;33(3):415-416.

  5. Charest G, Simpson B, Rainwater Y. A case of eruptive melanocytic nevi in an 8-year-old healthy boy. JAAD Case Reports. 2020;6(2):128-130.

  6. Wang AL, Rainwater YB, Mauskar MM. Bullous eruption in 2 brothers. Cutis. 2018;101(3):169;178.

  7. Lewis D, Byekova YA, Emge D, Duvic M. Complete resolution of mycosis fungoides tumors with imiquimod 5% cream: a case series. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017;28(6):567-569.

  8. O’Brien JC, Rainwater YB, Malviya N, et al. Transcriptional and cytokine profiles identify CXCL9 as a biomarker of disease activity in morphea. J Invest Dermatol. 2017;137(8):1663-1670.

  9. Malviya N, Rainwater YB, Vandergriff T, Mauskar MM. Cutaneous extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma mimicking cellulitis an HIV positive patient without lymphopenia. J Cutan Pathol. 2017;44(3):296-299.

  10. Byekova YA, Sami N. Successful response of refractory type I adult-onset pityriasis rubra pilaris with ustekinumab and acitretin combination therapy. J Dermatol. 2015;42(8):830-831.

  11. Byekova YA, Marrazzo G, Thorpe R, Susa J, Taylor S. Fibrosarcomatous transformation of a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans during pregnancy. Dermatologic Surg. 2015;41(9):1077-1079.

  12. Byekova YA, Shedd AD, Schiro JA, Barrett TL, Lewin MR. An additional case of neutrophilic dermatosis histopathologically mimicking Cryptococcus in a patient with Sweet’s syndrome. J Cutan Pathol. 2014;41(12):972-974.

  13. Byekova YA, Hughey L, Elewski B. Systemic drugs in patients with skin diseases. G Ital di Dermatologia e Venereol. 2011;146(5):398-424.

  14. Byekova YA, Herrmann JL, Xu J, Elmets CA, Athar M. Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in the pathogenesis of UVB-induced murine basal cell carcinoma. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2011;508(2):204-211.

  15. Herrmann JL, Byekova YA, Elmets CA, Athar M. Liver Kinase B1 (LKB1) in the pathogenesis of epithelial cancers. Cancer Lett. 2011;306(1):1-9.

  16. Byekova YA, Welter BH. The last supper: a pseudocolored micrograph of a human intestinal parasite, Entamoeba histolytica, phagocytosing a fungus (Cover art). Acad Med. 2011;86(10):1277.

  17. Byekova YA, Powell RR, Welter BH, Temesvari LA. Localization of phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate to phagosomes in Entamoeba histolytica achieved using glutathione S-transferase- and green fluorescent protein-tagged lipid biosensors. Infect Immun. 2010;78(1):125-137.

Abstracts

  1. Rainwater YB, Vandergriff T. A case of EBV-associated smooth muscle tumor in AIDS patient. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting, 2016.

  2. Rainwater YB, Jacobe H, Hosler G. Characterization of cell-type specific expression of CXCR3 ligands in morphea. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting, 2016.

  3. Byekova YA, Jacobe H, Hosler G. Characterization of cell-type specific expression of CXCR3 ligands in morphea (podium presentation). Texas Dermatologic Society.

  4. Byekova YA, Vandergriff T. A case of epidermotropically metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma: a histopathologic pitfall. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting, 2015.

  5. Byekova YA, Vadergriff T. CD30-positive, EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the setting of immunosuppression: a series of three cases. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting, 2014.

  6. Byekova YA, Shedd A, Barrett TL, Lewin MR. A case of neutrophilic dermatosis histopathologically mimicking Cryptococcus in a patient with Sweet’s syndrome. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting,
    Chicago, IL, 2014.

  7. Sokumbi O, Byekova YA, Cockerell C, Susa J. Fibrosarcomatous transformation of dermatosarcoma protuberans in association with pregnancy: a case report. American Society of Dermatopathology Meeting, 2013.

  8. Byekova YA, Herrmann JL, Xu J, Elmets CA, Athar M. Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in the pathogenesis of UVB-induced murine basal cell carcinoma. Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting.

  9. Byekova YA, Herrmann JL, Xu J, Elmets CA, Athar M. Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) in the pathogenesis of UVB-induced murine basal cell carcinoma. University of Alabama School of Medicine, Medical Student Research Day.

  10. Byekova YA, Powell, RR, Welter, BH, Temesvari LA. Phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate is important in the extension of pseudopodia and closure of erythrophagosome in Entamoeba histolytica. The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, 19th Annual Molecular Parasitology/Vector Biology Symposium – Global Health Through Research, 2009.

  11. Byekova YA, Powell, RR, Welter, BH, Temesvari LA. Phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate is important in the extension of pseudopodia and closure of erythrophagosome in Entamoeba histolytica. XVI Seminario sobre Amibiasis and EMBO Workshop – Amebiasis: Molecular approaches to an important but neglected disease, 2009.

  12. Powell RR, Byekova YA, Temesvari, LA. The role for PI 3-kinase signaling in metranidazole resistance in Entamoeba histolytica. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, 2009.

  13. Byekova YA, Gillespie Y, Parker JN, Markert JM. The role of glioma progenitor cells in clinical responses to oncolytic HSV in patients with GBM. University of Alabama School of Medicine, Medical Student Research Day.

  14. Byekova YA, Gillespie Y, Parker JN, Markert JM. The role of glioma progenitor cells in clinical responses to oncolytic HSV in patients with GBM. University of Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Genetics 13th Annual Research Retreat, 2009.
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