Welcome to the Department of Family and Community Medicine, your home for exceptional healthcare in Lubbock. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered medical services for individuals and families throughout every stage of life. Our approach focuses on comprehensive and integrated care, ensuring that we address the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. We believe in tailoring healthcare to your unique values and choices, offering compassionate care to people of all ages, backgrounds, and health statuses in the Lubbock community.
Our commitment extends beyond treating illness. We emphasize wellness and preventative care, building strong relationships with our patients based on open communication and mutual trust. Our team of healthcare providers and educators applies knowledge with wisdom and practicality, ensuring you receive the best possible care.
“I love Family Medicine because I get to do a little of everything… babies, teens, adults, and the elderly. I like knowing I’m trained to handle almost anything these patients can throw at you.”
Kelly Bennett, MD, Professor
Our Vision for Family Medicine in Lubbock
The Department of Family and Community Medicine strives to be a leading center for Family Medicine education, making a significant impact on the quality of life in our community and contributing to the transformation of the national healthcare system. We are committed to shaping the future of healthcare in Lubbock and beyond by fostering excellence in practice and education.
Core Values Guiding Our Lubbock Family Medicine Practice
Our core values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, focus our resources, and ensure we fulfill our mission to serve you with the highest standards of care.
- Respect for Humanity: We deeply value the dignity of each individual, treating everyone with compassion and respect, recognizing their unique worth.
- Excellence: We are committed to continuous improvement and the pursuit of the highest quality in all aspects of our patient care and education programs in Lubbock.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards, taking responsibility for our actions with professionalism and honesty in every endeavor.
- Teamwork: We believe in collaboration and mutual respect, recognizing that the best outcomes are achieved through the combined efforts of our dedicated team members.
- Knowledge: We are dedicated to the advancement and practical application of timely and relevant medical knowledge to benefit our patients and community in Lubbock.
- Relationships: We prioritize building positive and healthy relationships with our patients and colleagues, understanding that these connections are essential to providing exceptional care.
- Service: We are committed to meeting the needs of our patients and learners with responsiveness, courtesy, and availability, making healthcare accessible in Lubbock.
- Holistic Perspective: We take an integrative approach to healthcare, considering the whole person and all aspects of their well-being for comprehensive and effective treatment.
- Embracing Change: In a constantly evolving healthcare landscape, we value curiosity, flexibility, and innovation to adapt and provide cutting-edge family medicine in Lubbock.
Highlights of Family Medicine in Lubbock
Family Medicine Accelerated Track (FMAT): For aspiring physicians passionate about family medicine, our innovative 3-year FMAT program offers an accelerated path to an MD degree and a family medicine residency in Lubbock, Amarillo, or the Permian Basin. This program is designed to fast-track highly motivated students into family medicine practice. MORE
Lubbock Impact Free Clinic: Our Free Clinic embodies our commitment to community service by providing essential healthcare to the working poor and homeless populations of Lubbock. Run by TTUHSC physicians and medical students, the clinic operates every Wednesday evening, offering no-cost urgent care and valuable learning experiences.
Student Health Clinic: Family Medicine is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of students at Texas Tech University. Our student health clinic provides convenient and comprehensive medical services right on campus, supporting students throughout their academic journey. Student Health
We are proud to be your partner in health in Lubbock, offering comprehensive family medicine services with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to your well-being.
