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Dr. Floyd Pirtle M.D.
Internist
3502 9th St Suite 210 Lubbock TX, 79415About
Dr. Floyd Pirtle is an internist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Pirtle specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Pirtle provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1997
Texas A&M University, TX 1990
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Enlarged Prostate
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Floyd Pirtle M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3502 9th St Suite 210
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- Dr. Nicholas Cyril Dcunha MD602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79415
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- Dr. Michael Gene Mcpherson MD808 JOLIET AVE UNIT 220 LUBBOCK TX 79415
- Dr. Robert Bisbee MD808 JOLIET AVE UNIT 120 LUBBOCK TX 79415
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