Dedicated to Lubbock's Health
LUBBOCK PRIMARY CARE NORTH
Family Medicine
We offer comprehensive family medicine, guiding you through every stage of health with personalized care. From preventive check-ups to managing everyday concerns, we're here to support you and your well-being.
Acute Urgent Care
For those unexpected health concerns that arise, our acute urgent care services are here to provide prompt and effective treatment. We're ready to address your immediate needs and get you back to feeling your best.
Hormones & Weight Loss
Our specialized hormone & weight loss management programs offer a personalized approach to help you achieve balance and optimal health. We work with you to develop tailored strategies to support your goals.
Quality Care You Can Trust
Fueled by his love for medicine and a deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Chris Shanklin founded Lubbock Primary Care in 2017. With our preventive care focus, acute urgent care services, and hormone and weight loss management, we’re here to help you get well and stay well.
Meet Chris Shanklin, MD
Lubbock Native. Red Raider. Mentor. The guy behind it all.
Lubbock High grad took on TTU for undergrad, medical school, and residency to become his family’s 4th-generation Texas Tech alum.
With LBK & TTU roots that run deep, staying in the 806 to open his own clinic was a no-brainer. Dr. Shanklin loves taking care of the good people in West Texas and is so excited to expand his reach with additional clinics in Midland and now Abilene.
Meet Darlene Cornwell, FNP-C
Darlene Cornwell has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. She began her career as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery and has also worked in the operating room, oncology, and healthcare administration. She has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for the past 13 years.
Darlene is especially passionate about caring for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, helping them navigate symptoms with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Outside of her professional work, Darlene has been married to her husband for 20 years and enjoys raising their two teenage children. In her free time, she loves traveling, being outdoors, and staying active.
Meet Karen Gordy, FNP-C
Karen Gordy grew up in the small town of Coleman, Texas, and moved to Lubbock in 1999 to attend college. After completing her degrees at TTUHSC, she has spent the past 20 years in the medical field, with experience in cardiothoracic critical care, the operating room, and emergency medicine. For the last 10 years, she has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine.
Caring for people through the different stages of life is her calling—and she believes aging is simply “leveling up,” not something to be viewed negatively. Much like a video game, doing well allows you to advance to the next level.
She is married and has two children who keep her laughing and shaking her head in equal measure.
Meet Dr. Amanda Backlund, M.D.
Dr. Amanda Backlund brings 11 years of experience in family medicine and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Originally from Germany, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Angelo State University before completing her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2009 at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Inspired to become a physician at just five years old, Dr. Backlund has remained dedicated to helping others ever since. She focuses on building meaningful relationships with her patients and creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Serving the Great People in Lubbock, TX
We're more than a medical clinic. We're your neighbors, and we care about the community and your health. We take the patient-first philosophy to heart and get to know you and your family, earn your trust, and partner together in your health journey to keep you happy and healthy. Our practice features:
A focus on preventive care
A promise to ensure every visit is the best experience possible
Expert providers who take the patient-first philosophy to heart
Patient-centered care committed to helping you get & stay healthy
A dedication to long-term solutions to keep you happy and healthy
What We Do
As your trusted hometown expert, we're here to serve YOU! We help you deal with your everyday illnesses and urgent care needs, manage your chronic conditions, and reach your health and wellness goals.
To best fit your needs, we offer the following services and treatment options:
Well Child Exams & School Physicals, Annual/Preventive Exams, Women's Health, Cold/Flu Symptoms, Urinary Tract Infection, Rash, Lesions, COVID-19 Testing, Hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid, Anxiety/Depression, ADHD, Asthma/Allergies, Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy, Weight Loss Management, Botox Injections, Laser Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Our Team
Karen Gordy, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner 
Darlene Cornwell, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner 
Clinic Manager Alysha Boone
Administrative Assistant & Marketing ManagerGrace Reed
Brittany Guevara
Referral Coordinator Addison Leatherwood
Patient Access Representative Patient Access Representative Lacee Waters
Certified Medical AssistantArisbeth Loya
Catalina Villegas
Certified Medical AssistantMichelle McGrew
Certified Medical AssistantLocated at 1120 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416
Kind Words from Our Patients
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