Rheumatology Center - Grace Clinic - Covenant Health
Rheumatology • Lubbock, TX • Since 2006
About
Summary: Grace Clinic (Covenant Health) is a healthcare provider based in Lubbock, Texas, serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Founded in 2006, it operates as part of Covenant Health and employs about 45 people with annual revenue around $15.6 million. The clinic offers a broad range of primary care and specialty services and collaborates with roughly 70 affiliated physicians and 700 staff within Grace Health System. Key contact: 806-744-7223. Location: HQ at 4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, TX. The provided materials reference the organization generally, not a specific Rheumatology Center, and do not detail rheumatology services at Grace Clinic. If you’re seeking rheumatology-specific information at Grace Clinic, please specify and I can look for exact clinic and physician details.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
4515 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX 79412
Phone
806-744-7223
billing@gracehealthsystem.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What conditions does the Rheumatology Center diagnose and treat?
Arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases like lupus and fibromyalgia, and other diseases of joints, muscles, and bones.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Write down a timeline of when symptoms started and worsened, know your family history, bring a list of current medications (including over-the-counter and herbal products). Expect a combination of examination and questions to determine the best treatment options.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Grace Clinic (General): 4.6/5 (313 ratings)
- Dr. Heather Nokes-Sullivan (WebMD): 3/5 (1 review (based on 2 ratings))
- Dr. Naga S. Bushan (US News): 4/5 (58 reviews)
- Dr. Naga Bushan (WebMD): 4/5 (28 ratings)
- Dr. James Calmes (WebMD): 4/5 (16 ratings)
- Dr. Michael Calmes (US News): 4/5 (25 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some providers are described as attentive, thorough, and knowledgeable
- Helpful and compassionate care from specific staff members and physicians reported by some patients
- Clean, well-maintained facilities
- Comprehensive range of services available on-site
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff by phone and getting timely callbacks
- Reports of rude or uncompassionate staff behavior
- Issues with appointment scheduling and rescheduling policies
- Long wait times for scheduled appointments
"She is great! I’ve never been rushed and she always explains things in terms I understand. The medication she prescribed has helped me a lot too."
— Patient review for Dr. Lauren Wheeler"I walked away angry and frustrated and proceeded to call the office. ... I waited for a call back that was never received. ... Where is the compassion for another or caring that these doctors should have?"
— Patient review regarding Dr. Jitendra Vasandani's office staff"I waited over an hour to be seen when i had a scheduled appointment. Nurse was so rude. Horrible experience and probably never coming back."
— Yelp review for Grace Clinic of LubbockSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Christina Pauda - Family Nurse Practitioner - LinkedIn — Jan 15, 2026
- Dr. Charla Allen, MD, Family Physician | Lubbock, TX | WebMD — Jan 22, 2026
- Covenant Health Lubbock closes locations during Winter Storm Fern — Jan 24, 2026
- Covenant warns Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas contract could fall through — Jul 24, 2025
- Covenant locations closing early Sunday, emergency services remain open — Jan 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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