
Dr. Joyce Lynette Hnatek MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock TX, 79407About
Dr. Joyce Hnatek is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Hnatek provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Hnatek works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Tommie Farrell MD3601 4th St Lubbock TX 79430
- Dr. Rodney T. Franklin M.D.7008 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79413
- Dr. Roger M. Ragain M.D.3601 4th St Lubbock TX 79430
- Dr. Joshua Brian Reed D.O.3601 4th St Lubbock TX 79430
- Dr. Kelly Klein MD3601 4th St Lubbock TX 79430
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