About
Dr. Amanda Backlund brings 11 years of family medicine experience to Lubbock Primary Care. S. in Biology Magna Cum Laude from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. She then completed her MD at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, graduating in 2009. Her path to medicine started early -- she told her mother at age five that she wanted to become a doctor. Growing up in Germany shaped her perspective on health and patient relationships before she returned to Texas for her education.
Dr. Backlund focuses on family medicine and preventive care. She treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and menopause. Her services include routine check-ups, health screenings, women's health care, immunizations, weight loss management, and hormone replacement therapy. She builds personalized treatment plans and places high value on patient education throughout every visit.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Angelo State University, B.S. Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, MD (2009)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Backlund right for?
Dr. Backlund is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a thorough, relationship-driven primary care provider. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or asthma benefit from her preventive focus and personalized treatment plans. Women navigating menopause or needing gynecological care will find her approach attentive and comprehensive. She also treats anxiety, depression, and ADHD for patients who want to address mental and physical health with one provider.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Backlund treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disorders, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also manages menopause and provides women's health services including gynecological exams and pap smears.
Yes, preventive care sits at the center of Dr. Backlund's practice. She performs routine check-ups, health screenings, and annual exams. She also administers immunizations and works with patients to identify and address health risks early.
Dr. Backlund has 11 years of experience in family medicine. She earned her MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2009 and has built her career around relationship-driven primary care for patients of all ages.
Yes, Dr. Backlund offers a full range of women's health services. These include gynecological exams, pap smears, menopause management, and hormone replacement therapy. She builds individualized care plans for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Backlund provides weight loss management as part of her clinical services. She develops personalized plans that address each patient's specific health needs and goals.
Dr. Backlund places significant value on helping patients understand their conditions. She takes time during visits to explain the pathology behind a diagnosis, the available treatment options, and how prescribed interventions work.
Dr. Backlund sees patients at the Milwaukee location at 10709 Milwaukee Ave. She also sees patients at the University location at 5015 University Ave. Unit B1 in Lubbock.
Dr. Backlund holds an MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. She brings over a decade of hands-on clinical experience to her patient care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026