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Dr. Joy Tenpenny Brooks M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
3601 4th Street Suite 4b174 Lubbock TX, 79430About
Dr. Joy Brooks is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Brooks cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ana Maria Montanez M.D.602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79415
- Dr. Fortunato Perez-benavides MD602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79415
- Dr. Thomas Andrew Bowman M.D.602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79415
- Dr. Edwin A Contreras M.D PA.4000 24th St Lubbock TX 79410
- Dr. J Eric Sparks M.D.4000 24th St Lubbock TX 79410
- Dr. Jenny Lee Ravenscroft M.D.3601 4th St Lubbock TX 79430
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
4015 22ND PLACE LUBBOCK TX 79410