
Ryan Lurtsema
Family Practitioner
3601 4th Street STOP 8143 Lubbock TX, 79430-8143About
Dr. Ryan Lurtsema is a Family Medicine physician practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Lurtsema specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests, and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lurtsema also provides obstetrical care, both delivering babies and taking care of the infant afterwards. Dr. Lurtsema additionally has a specialized interest in Sports Medicine and team coverage.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico SOM MD 2017
University of New Mexico Bachelor of Arts 2013
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A glass piece got into my foot. What should I do next?
I am glad you were able to get the piece of glass out! If the wound is very deep or you have any loss of sensation or function, you should go immediately to the ER. If there is no loss of sensation or resultant weakness from the injury and it doesn't look too deep, you should clean the wound and bandage it. You may also need a tetanus booster if it has been more than 10 years since your last tetanus shot. Contact your family doctor and get in to see them in the next week or so. Best, Dr. L READ MORE
What could be the reason for my "hazy" hearing?
Many things could contribute to these symptoms, ranging from wax in your ear to allergies/cold to a true ear infection. There are certainly other very unlikely things that could cause these symptoms, but playing the numbers, I'd bet it's one of the first three. I'd recommend seeing your family doc for an evaluation and exam. Best, Dr. L READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Texas Academy of Family Physicians
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
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- Dr. David A Laurentz MD6809 Slide Road Lubbock TX 79424
- Dr. Stephen Lynn Buse M.D.4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock TX 79407
- Dr. Emily Suzanne Fernandez MD3601 4th St Rm 1c143 Lubbock TX 79430
- Dr. Michael Perez Mendez M.D.7008 INDIANA AVE LUBBOCK TX 79413
- Dr. Marbella Zumaya Tran M.D.5915 82nd St Lubbock TX 79424
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