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Dr. Nelson Lum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 71
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Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Nelson Lum, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 71
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lubbock, TX.

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Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lubbock, TX and has 46 years experience. They graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at University Hawaii Integ Med Res Program.They currently practice at Southwest Diagnostic Clinic LLP and are affiliated with Covenant Medical Center - Lakeside, Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Levelland, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Lubbock Heart Hospital and Medical Arts Hospital. Dr. Lum has experience treating conditions like Diabetes Type 1, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lum received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lum is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes Type 1
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 1
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 1
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetes Type 2
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteopenia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypothyroidism
Lipid Disorders
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carcinoid Syndrome
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Obesity
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Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Proteinuria
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
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Diabetes Coma
Diabetes Insipidus
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Endocrine Disorders
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Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperchylomicronemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Iodine Deficiency
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteomalacia
Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Edema
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rickets
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Testosterone Deficiency
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Turner Syndrome
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Bone Density Scan
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Insulin Pump Therapy
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Diagnostic Clinic LLP
    3801 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79413
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3.2
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Biography
  • Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Lubbock, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Hawaii Integ Med Res Prog|University Hawaii Integ Med Res Program
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hawaii Integ Med Res Program
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Lum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lum's profile.

Dr. Lum frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes Type 1, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Lum, MD is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center - Lakeside, Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Levelland, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Lubbock Heart Hospital and Medical Arts Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Lum, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Medical Center - Lakeside

    4000 24th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Hospital Levelland

    1900 College Ave, Levelland, TX

  • Covenant Hospital Plainview

    2601 Dimmitt Rd, Plainview, TX

  • Lubbock Heart Hospital

    4810 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX

  • Medical Arts Hospital

    2200 N Bryan Ave, Lamesa, TX