Dr. Nelson Lum, MD
Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Hospital Levelland. He is accepting new patients.
Southwest Diagnostic Clinic LLP
3801 50th St Lubbock, TX 79413Make an Appointment
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Dr. Lum is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Lum specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Internal Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Lum's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lum
3.2
| 5 Star | 43% | 43% |
| 4 Star | 9% | 9% |
| 3 Star | 9% | 9% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 35% | 35% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lum to family and friends is 3.2173913 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lum has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring....read moreEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Hawaii Integ Med Res Prog
Internship Hospital, 1979University Hawaii Integ Med Res Program
Internship Hospital, 1979University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978University Of Hawaii
Undergraduate School, 1974
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Learn more about medical license public record checkFocus on Thyroid Eye Disease
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean14% higher than the national average
88%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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