February 05, 2018

TTP’s Harper Named 2017 Outstanding PA

The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants recently named D. Shane Harper, a clinical physician assistant in Amarillo, its Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year.

January 29, 2018

Atrial fibrillation – What you need to know

Electricians of the heart (cardiac electrophysiologist) treat different forms of heart rhythm problems but by far, atrial fibrillation (afib) is the most common with millions of people in the United States affected. Unfortunately, the affected number of people is on the rise.

December 02, 2017

Tis the Season for Parties and Those Extra Pounds

November 21, 2017

Time to Talk Turkey

November 21, 2017

Time to Talk Turkey

November 15, 2017

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENT REMAINS CONSTANT IN RURAL TEXAS

TTP CEO Brent Magers

October 20, 2017

BOO! Beware of Scary Pumpkin Carving Injuries

“Halloween is thought of as a kids and family holiday, and most want to have their children involved,” said Brendan Mackay, an orthopaedic surgeon at the Texas Tech Physicians Hand Clinic. “But the reality is, this is one of the most dangerous times for hand injuries in both adults and kids from carving pumpkins.”

October 19, 2017

Farming Accident Patient Receives Life-Saving Trauma Care

October 18, 2017

Flu season is coming fast, get your vaccinations early

Flu season is here. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu kills about 36,000 people a year in the United States. With Flu activity beginning to increase in October and peaking between December and March, Franklyn C. Babb, M.D., FAAFP, a physician for Texas Tech Physicians — Family Medicine, said don’t make excuses not to get your flu vaccine.

October 17, 2017

This Halloween, Goggles for All

All grown up, and now an ophthalmologist, I would dearly love to hand out something else besides candy to every family stopping by our house. Not to the little ones, mind you – they’re still getting well-earned Snickers. Everybody else, however, will be receiving a lovely pair of safety goggles. We aren’t talking the slick looking Bono style glasses that barely cover your eyes. I mean true goggles, suctioned on to your face 360 degrees around those cherished eyeballs.