Teaching Sites
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a complex of institutions and campuses located in West Texas, which educate health professionals, undertake medical research, and provide patient care. TTUHSC is a multi-campus system with regional academic health centers (RAHCs) located in four West Texas cities (Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa). Lubbock is the home of Texas Tech University and is the administrative center of the Health Sciences Center system.
TTUHSC's service area comprises 107 counties in West Texas and covers 130,000 square miles. This area contains nine growing urban centers with highly sophisticated medical complexes. Many excellent opportunities for practice development exist in both rural and urban West Texas communities.
Educational programs at each RAHC recognize the individual clinical and research strengths of that center. Because research enhances patient care and is an essential component of quality academic health sciences center programs, TTUHSC strongly encourages research interests.
The School of Medicine's clinical departments have introduced many specialized programs which were previously unavailable in West Texas or Eastern New Mexico. TTUHSC offers these services: Radiation Therapy Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Burn Care and Treatment Center, Emergency Medical Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Regional Emergency Air Care Transport, Trauma Center (level 1), Pediatric Intermediate Care, Day Surgery Center, Minor Emergency Center, Family Care Unit, Southwest Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Seniors' Education Programs, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center, Hypertension Referral Center, Psychiatric Care and International Pain Institute.
Modern and spacious library facilities are located on each TTUHSC campus. The TTUHSC libraries subscribe to 3471 journals. Journal subscriptions and medical books comprise a collection of 289,736 bound volumes and have over 250 HSC related electronic books with access to 24,503 (2,239 electronic journal titles). In addition, 14,424 audiovisual items (videotapes, audiotapes and slides) are available. The libraries also provide access to the internet and multiple databases such as Medline, Up-To-Date, CINAHL, IPA, and Micromedex.
The 412-bed University Medical Center (UMC) opened in 1978 and is the primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. UMC in concert with TTUHSC is committed to providing opportunities for educational excellence and unsurpassed state-of-the-art health care delivery to the residents of Lubbock, West Texas, and Eastern New Mexico. UMC has on staff over 400 physicians and over 200 residents and employs 1,800 people.
UMC is a regional referral center for specialized pediatric services, including Maternal-Fetal Intensive Care Unit, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Physicians also refer patients to UMC's adult acute care services: the Burn Intensive Care Unit, Kidney Transplant Center, High Risk Obstetrical Care, and Level 1 Trauma Unit. Freestanding Ambulatory Care Clinics associated with UMC provide further referrals from the community to the hospital.
UMC's Emergency Medical Services provide the area with the most sophisticated and complete emergency services available. AeroCare, the emergency medical air care service operated by UMC and Covenant Health Systems. EMS paramedics and physicians provide continuous emergency room coverage, qualifying the UMC Emergency Room as the only Level 1 Trauma Center on the South Plains.
UMC also supports the multidisciplinary International Pain Institute, the interdisciplinary UMC Cancer Center, a comprehensive Gastrointestinal Lab, the Sports Medicine Center, the Children's Hospital, and the McInturff Conference and Education Center. The Breast Imaging Center and Seniors Are Special programs at UMC address the unique health issues of women and senior citizens.
UMC’s Southwest Cancer Center is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against cancer. Our multi-disciplinary approach combines the expertise of Texas Tech physicians with UMC's compassionate care and technological advancements. Comprehensive cancer treatment and care is available in one facility, close to home.
The SWCC provides patients with a wide-range of treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology and bone marrow transplant. Our team of physicians includes experts in medical, surgical and pediatric oncology, as well as haematological diseases. The first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in the region was started right here at UMC, and the first clinical trials offered in the West Texas region began here, too.
At the Southwest Cancer Center, you’re in very good hands. You and your family can trust that our team will work tirelessly to treat your condition. Exceptional care today means hope for a cure tomorrow.
Covenant Health Facilities
Throughout our region, wherever there’s a need, Covenant Health is there to help. At our flagship facilities in Lubbock — Covenant Medical Center
and Covenant Children’s — we house a number of specialty treatment centers, including:
Specialty Centers
- Covenant Medical Group
- Heart & Vascular Institute
- Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center
- NeuroScience Institute
The Lubbock Outpatient Clinic is designed to deliver primary care services to eligible Veterans living in Lubbock County and outlying areas.
Services and Scope of Care:
Primary Care
* Management of Acute and Chronic Diseases
* Compensation and Pension Exams
Specialty Care - Management of Acute & Chronic Diseases
* Dermatology
* Optometry
* Ophthalmology
* Podiatry
* Urology
* Gynecology
Supporting Services
* Social Services
* Laboratory
* Physical Therapy
* Radiology
* Pharmacy
* Dental Clinic
* Mental Health Clinic
* Blind Rehabilitation (VIST) Coordinator
Patient Education
3510 4th St, Lubbock, Texas 79415
A functional GI clinic. This means providing more than just medications. Dr. Islam is able to give a holistic approach to treating patients – western medicine AND lifestyle changes AND diet changes.
Lubbock Gastroenterology
4505 82nd Street, Suite 5
Lubbock, TX 79424