Talks with Docs
You’re Invited!
To Talks with Docs, a Community Q&A with Medical Specialists from UMC and Texas Tech Physicians.
Join us for an informative and engaging event where you can connect with leading doctors and specialists in various fields. The evening will include a brief presentation on key health topics, followed by an open Q&A session where you can get the answers you need. This come-and-go event offers a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with members of the medical community, gain valuable insights into health and wellness, and bridge the gap between experts and the community they serve.
Upcoming Topic: Aging Uncovered – Resources, Planning, and Support
Caring for aging parents can be one of life’s most meaningful, and challenging, responsibilities. Join UMC Health System for an informative discussion on navigating changing family roles, understanding available care options, planning for the future, and finding support along the way. Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes or are already serving as a caregiver, this seminar offers valuable insights and practical resources for every stage of the journey. Attendees will leave with tools and resources to help support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being
Location: UMC Health & Wellness Hospital
11011 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79424
Talks with Docs
Meet the Speakers!
Dr. James Felberg, MD
Raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. James Felberg grew up in a family of classical musicians. He studied anthropology and music at the University of New Mexico before earning his medical degree there in 1996. After transitioning from General Surgery to Family Medicine, he completed a rural-focused residency in Albuquerque, serving underserved communities throughout New Mexico, including the Navajo Nation.
Following residency, Dr. Felberg practiced Emergency Medicine and Primary Care in New Mexico before relocating to Colorado, where he maintained a full-spectrum Family Medicine practice. He moved to Lubbock in 2008 and later spent five years staffing physicians in critical access hospitals across the United States. In 2016, Dr. Felberg joined University Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a Hospital Medicine physician. He was appointed Director of Hospital Medicine in 2019, leading the program through the COVID-19 pandemic, and was named Chair of the Family Medicine Department in 2024.
Dr. Felberg’s professional interests include acute Hospital Medicine, Community Medicine, and Public Health. He is dedicated to improving healthcare access and advancing initiatives that strengthen community health and serve underserved populations.
Dr. Jennifer Ward MD
Dr. Jennifer Ward is a board-certified physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with minors in Biochemistry and Leadership from Hardin-Simmons University in 2012. Dr. Ward completed her Family Medicine residency (2015–2018) and Geriatrics fellowship (2018–2019) at TTUHSC.
She holds additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine and Medical Ethics & Humanities and has served on the faculty since 2019. In 2025, she was promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. Ward’s professional interests include primary care, medical education, and improving the health and well-being of older adults and families.
