Dr. Derek Skinner
Family Medicine
LUBBOCK, TX
21 years experience male
Locations
High Plains Primary Care
LUBBOCK
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medicaid
Medicare
Cigna
About
Bio
I grew up in a small town in west Texas. I decided to go into medicine when I was a teenager due to a family member with cancer that I was helping care for. I feel that I have one of the best jobs in medicine. I'm able to meet people from all aspects of life. I treat them and their family members. I'm able to treat a large spectrum of illnesses.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: Texas
Doctor Q&A
91 Answers
71 Agrees
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Semen : Yes. Even though you had previously ejaculated and urinated afterwords doesn't prevent pregnancy. A small amount of semen is present during intercours... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Tattoo: Two possibilities. One you could an infection which can be common. These infections are mostly topical and respond well to warm soapy water and trip... Read More
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A male asked:
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Sinusitis: The frontal sinus is located in your forehead. If you have increased pressure from either allergies or an infection you could have a pain in that reg... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Hypothetically: Interesting question. Aspirin is found in willow bark. So, technically it would have some anti-clotting properties. However, willow bark doesn't ha... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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HPV: HPV is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus. There are several different types of HPV. These virus are associated with genital warts and cervic... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Neck: The reveral of the cervical lordosis is usually from muscle spasms. The bulging disc is pushing against the sac that holds the CSF and spinal cord. ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Weight gain: One simple way to gain weight is to increase your calories per day. If you want to gain muscle mass, you need to perform resistance training. Make su... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Abdominal pain: Several factors can cause upper abdominal pain. The most common would be a stomach ulcer, gastritis (inflammation/infection of the lining of the stom... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Body odors are caused from certain bacteria that live on the skin. Also certain spices such as garlic can be present in the sweat. Also you can have ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Milk supply: No need to worry yet. Make sure you increase your fluid intake. Since having "stomach flu" a few days ago its very likely you got dehydrated. Avoid ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Nevi: Always monitor any new skin lesion. Also if you have large amounts of sun exposure or family history of skin cancer you need to have your skin checked... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Fungus: Usually its a topical fungal infection. Start an over the counter antifungal cream. If not improving you will need to see your doctor
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A female asked:
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Prolonged QT: If the depakote was the cause of the prolonged QT interval then it usually will correct.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depends: You want to take the medicine at the same time every day. Some people will notice that the medicine makes them sleepy. If this is the case with you th... Read More
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A male asked:
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Constipation: There are several options. I usually tell my pts to take a bottle of magnesium citrate to help initially. Then start a daily regimen of Miralax (poly... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Umbilical hernia: Sedation usually wears off in a few hours depending on which local they used. The recovery is similar to C-section. Make sure to stay on top of the ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Abscess: You are describing an abscess. You should see your PCP or OB/GYN ASAP. You might need to have it drained or placed on antibiotics.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Lengthy illness: I'm so sorry to hear that you have been ill for so long. however, prolonged illnesses need to be evaluated by your PCP. I would advise scheduling to s... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Evaluation: I can only assume you are meaning vaginal bleeding. Since you are in your early 50s based on your profile, I would recommend getting evaluated by your... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Sore throat: Highly unlikely that its cancer. Swollen spots aren't normal. Most likely its an infection. Start off with OTC medications and gargle warm salt wate... Read More
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A male asked:
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Palpitations: I would be concerned since you are feeling this all day long. Since you are sure you "have very high blood pressure" I would have my heart checked ou... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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STD: Condoms are effective if worn properly. However, it only protects the shaft of the penis. If your partner has an active herpes infection then it is ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Stuttering: Stuttering is best treated with the help of a speech pathologist. Also, here is a website to help you find out more information. Hope this helps you... Read More
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A female asked:
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Dandruff: First, trying over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo. If you continue to have dandruff and hair loss the need to see your physician.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Several things: Unfortunately there are several possibilities. Most likely your doctor is looking at the lining of your uterus looking for a possible fetus to an obs... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Rash: It all depends on the cause of the rash. If it is an allergic rash for something topical like soap for instance then topical cortisone cream would be... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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No problem: Ethanol isn't absorbed very well from the skin. Even the vapors that you inhaled will be of little consequence. You have not harmed your baby by this... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: What you describe is possibly a varicose vein. They are a dilation of the veins in the lower leg.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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No: The flu shot is a dead virus. That being said your body will react to it and create an immune response to you will create antibodies against the viru... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Absolutely: It is acceptable to make an appointment and discuss the reasons for the antidepressants. Since you have been on them before and you are now feeling t... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Prolonged fever: I tell most of my patients that if you have been using OTC medications for 2-3 days and seeing no improvement or worsening of symptoms that is when yo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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R&R: Usually the fastest way is to eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of fluids (water or juice), and get plenty of rest. avoid alcohol and caffeine. Use OTC... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Hemoglobin: the chemical is called hemoglobin.
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A female asked:
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Needs exam: There are several different illnesses that can cause blisters on the penis. They could be severe such as a herpes virus to simple as a latex allergy ... Read More
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Unsure: I'm unsure of your question. please add more details m
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Get checked out: There is a couple of different medical problems that could explain your situation. However, you will need to have a complete physical and probably lab... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Reffered pain: If the pain isn't from the ear it is possibly a structure that is nearby the ear. This is called referred pain. For instance, TMJ can feel like the pa... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Highly possible. That would be right before your most fertile time. Sperm can live for several days inside the vagina and uterus. This is assuming y... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Zithromax : Zithromax tablets can be crushed or cut to make them easier to swallow. Remember to take the recommended dose that was prescribed for you. I can't gu... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Grapes: I like to place seedless grapes in the freezer for several hours. Because of the sugar content they won't become completely frozen but make a refresh... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Vasodilation: This is a very interesting question. I'm not sure I have a complete answer. when your skin gets cold,initially it will increase the blood flow to that... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Height: Most your height is determined by your genetics and nutritional status. If your parents are not tall it is unlikely you will be tall either. If you ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Post workout: After an intense workout you need to increase your protein intake, but you also need to eat good carbohydrates (not simple sugars). The protein will ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Congestion: I'd recommend using an OTC decongestant as long as you don't have any blood pressure problems. Also, using an OTC antihistamine would be beneficial. ... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Gastoenterologist: The thought of an endoscopy is terrifying to most patients so don't feel bad. I usually encourage my patients to either ask myself or the gastroenter... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy : The possibility of becoming pregnant from anal intercourse is virtually zero. However, if you had vaginal intercourse it is possible depending on your... Read More
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A female asked:
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Pregnancy test : You should start with a home pregnancy test. Depending on those results you should follow up with your physician
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Sinus: Your maxillary sinuses sit under your cheek bones. The roots from your upper teeth actually are in the sinus cavity. So if you have sinus pressure or ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Herniation: I'm not sure of your situation, but a crainotomy is a serious procedure. The fact that your brain has herniated into the mastoid sinus is a serious c... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 21 years experience
Depends: You are likely 6 weeks. However, that is assuming you have normal menstrual cycles of 28 days. As far as working out and exercising, maintain a health... Read More
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Dr. Skinner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Skinner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much. A part of my issue is my primary doc is hesitant in general. It just doesn't seem worth the hassle. Thanks.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! what are the medications that will decrease your milk supply I have to avoid ? thanks a lot !
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This saved my life. Thank you. There has been some slight pain with the passing of stool recently. Thank You!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 2002MD
Awards
Top Family Physician, Third Place, Texas - Fall
2014
Top Doctor, First Place, Lubbock Region - Fall
2014
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Lubbock Region - Fall
2014
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