Department of Pediatrics

Advocating for the Health of Infants, Children & Teens

As the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, we strive to provide the highest standard of medical care for pediatric patients from birth through adolescence, encompassing primary, subspecialty, and tertiary care. We serve as an advocate for pediatric health issues affecting the infants, children, and adolescents of our region and state.

Education

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), our Pediatric Education Programs are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of skilled, compassionate physicians. We provide comprehensive training opportunities through our Residency and Fellowship programs, all grounded in TTUHSC’s mission of excellence, innovation, and integrity in patient care.

• Pediatric Residency Program
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
• Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Fellowship Program

Pediatrics Research

The Pediatric Cancer Research Center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is a regional hub for advancing cancer research and improving therapies for both children and adults with hard-to-treat cancers. Established in 2008, the center drives innovative laboratory and clinical studies, collaborates with leading investigators and pharmaceutical partners, and supports global research efforts through the Childhood Cancer Repository, an international resource of patient-derived cancer models supported by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

• School of Medicine Pediatric Cancer Research Center

Patient Care

At Texas Tech Physicians, our doctors have a heart of service and dedication for our patients. From newborn to adolescent care, our pediatric physicians provide age-appropriate primary and specialty services to meet physical and mental needs and help your kids grow happy and healthy.

We have some of the most specialized pediatric doctors in the region. Because our doctors are also leading educators and researchers, children have access to the best specialists right here in West Texas.

• Texas Tech Physicians