Surgery Department
The Surgery Clinic at Texas Tech consists of the following services:
- General Surgery
- Minor Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Trauma
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Telemedicine Burns
Surgery Clinic is open from 8a.m. to 5p.m., Monday through Friday.
The clinic is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Our surgeons consist of:
- Dr. S. Dougherty - Clinic Director
- Dr. A. Tyroch-Regional Chairman
- Dr. R. Griswold - Burn Specialist of Telemedicine/Lubbock
- Dr. S. McLean - General Surgery & Trauma Specialist
- Dr. W. Miller - Plastic Surgeon
- Dr. J. Ombaba - General Surgery
- Dr. M.F. Rhodes - Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialist
- Dr. D. Meier - Pediatric Surgeon
- Dr. W. Spurbeck - Pediatric Surgeon
- Dr. D. Lacerte - Neurosurgeon
- Dr. F. Hanbali - Neurosurgeon
All patients presenting to clinic must have referrals from their primary physician in order for surgical evaluations to be done. All surgeries are performed at Thomason Hospital.
Texas Tech Surgery Clinic sees an average of 12,000 patients and performs 1,850+ elective surgeries a year. We hope that the above information is of use to you in your search for the physician of your choice.
Thomason Hospital is the primary teaching facility for Texas Tech faculty, residents, and medical students.