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Ronald Cook, DO, Family Medicine, Lubbock, TX

RonaldL.CookDO

Family Medicine Lubbock, TX

Geriatric Medicine

Chief Health Officer | Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; Chief Medical Officer | Division of Rural Affairs; Professor | Family Medicine

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  • Office

    3502 9th St
    Suite 1C143
    Lubbock, TX 79430
    Phone+1 806-743-2757
    Fax+1 806-743-2563

Summary

  • Ronald Cook, DO, is a Family Medicine specialist with a subspecialty in Geriatric Medicine, based in Lubbock, TX. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 1996 after graduating from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He serves as Chair at Texas Tech University and as a Physician at Texas Tech Physicians. Cook has authored several publications, notably contributing to journals such as Journal of Medical Internet Research and Psychology and Aging. He received the Physician of the Year award from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians in 2023 and holds fellow status in the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Education & Training

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at LubbockResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 1994 - 2025
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of the Year Texas Academy of Family Physicians, 2023
  • Fellow (FAAFP) American Academy of Family Physicians, 2011
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • In West Texas' Measles Outbreak, Families Forgo Conventional Medicine Along with Vaccines
    In West Texas' Measles Outbreak, Families Forgo Conventional Medicine Along with VaccinesMarch 10th, 2025
  • 'Thousands' Possibly Exposed to Measles in Texas as Outbreak Grows
    'Thousands' Possibly Exposed to Measles in Texas as Outbreak GrowsFebruary 28th, 2025
  • Cook Named Lubbock Osteopathic Endowed Chair in Family Medicine
    Cook Named Lubbock Osteopathic Endowed Chair in Family MedicineNovember 2nd, 2020

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