Get fast, quality  emergency care 24/7 at Star ER in Lubbock

Star ER is a locally owned 24-hour ER in Lubbock that provides the highest level of care due to its patient-oriented model. Quick, convenient, and affordable, Star ER has become a local favorite 24-hour emergency clinic in Lubbock, TX. You can arrive by private vehicle or if an ambulance is needed you can request our clean, state-of-the-art facility, where you will be seen immediately by a Board Certified ER physician.

What our emergency room in Lubbock, TX offers

Star ER delivers high-quality pediatric and adult emergency services provided by expert emergency medical professionals who are ready to deal with any emergency and can meet any medical need, 24/7. Additionally, Star ER in Lubbock is completely equipped to diagnose and treat medical emergencies. Their modern, state-of-the-art facility offers the following additional services:

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Our Lubbock is completely equipped to diagnose and treat medical emergencies. Our facilities offer the following additional services:

Meet the medical director at Star ER Lubbock emergency room

Jon Skelton, M.D.

Originally from Waco, Texas, Dr. Skelton moved to Lubbock in 1993. He attended Texas Tech where he was a walk-on with the Texas Tech Football Team. After graduating from Tech in 1997 with a degree in Zoology, Dr. Skelton went on to attend the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine where he received his Medical Degree in 2002. Upon finishing medical school, Dr. Skelton moved to Temple, Texas for his Emergency Medicine Residency Training at Scott and White Hospital. While in Temple, Dr. Skelton served as Chief Resident in his final year of Residency. After his Emergency Medicine Residency, Dr. Skelton and his family moved back to Lubbock.

Dr. Skelton has worked in the Covenant Health System for the past 11 years. He has served in many leadership roles, including serving as Medical Director of Covenant’s Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments. During his tenure at Covenant, Dr. Skelton was recognized numerous times for his service to the organization. Dr. Skelton will be serving as the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for STAR ER.

Dr. Skelton, his wife Sarah, and their three children love West Texas and Texas Tech. They enjoy attending Texas Tech sporting events, traveling, movies, and just spending time together.

Education

1997- Bachelor of Zoology Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX
2002- Doctor of Medicine-Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
2002- Emergency Medicine Residency Training at Scott and White Hospital

Professional Associations

  • Board Certified American Board of Emergency Medicine
  • USAF Critical Care Air Transport Physician

Our medical staff

Our Lubbock emergency room is staffed 100% by physicians residency trained and board-certified in emergency medicine. At Star ER, physicians and staff are dedicated to providing the most up-to-date care in a facility that is second-to-none. Everything we do is patient-centric. Lubbock deserves timely and personal emergency medical care.