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Dr. David Close, MD

Oncology*
4.6 (14)
Map Pin Small Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Close, MD

Dr. David Close, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Lubbock, TX. They specialize in Oncology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine and is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, Covenant Hospital Plainview and Covenant Childrens Hospital. Dr. Close, completed a residency at Baylor Affil Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Close an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Close works at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Close's Office Locations

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    Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center
    4101 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 725-8000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Covenant Medical Center
  • Covenant Hospital Plainview
  • Covenant Childrens Hospital

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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Breast Carcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Bone Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colon Cancer
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Thymomas
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Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Liver Biopsy
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    • First Choice Health
    • First Health
    • FirstCare Health Plans
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Medicaid
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    4.6
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    Based on 14 ratings
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    About Dr. David Close, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326002130
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor Affil Hosps
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor Affil Hosps
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor Affil Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Close, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Close is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Close has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Close works at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, TX. View the full address on Dr. Close’s profile.

    Dr. Close has seen patients for Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Close on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Close. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Close.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Close, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Close appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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