Dr. Christopher Lewis

Meet Dr. Lewis

Dr. Christopher Lewis was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Lewis grew up wanting to be a dentist since he was 12 years old. His love for dentistry has only grown with time, and he is passionate about helping his patients keep their smiles healthy and beautiful.

Dr. Lewis graduated from Coronado High School in 2004 before studying Business Management and Biology at The University of Texas at Austin where he met his beautiful wife Lauren. His journey in dentistry continued with a second Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Laboratory Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Lewis was then accepted to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, graduating in 2015 with honors. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Lewis served in the United States Navy as a general dentist from 2015 to 2022, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander before separating in July 2022 to return to Lubbock. He completed a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) in 2016 while stationed in Bethesda, Maryland at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). He greatly enjoyed serving our nation’s service members while stationed for three years at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina and for three years at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington, Tennessee north of Memphis. During his tenure in the Navy, Dr. Lewis was twice awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Armed Forces Service Medal.

Chris and his wife Lauren married in May 2014, and are now busy with their three children, twins Ellie and Olivia (5) and Sam (2). His family is excited to settle into West Texas life, and they are overjoyed to be close to family in the local area. In his free time, Chris enjoys playing tennis, attending local sporting events, cooking, and traveling. Dr. Lewis quickly wins over his patients with his wonderful, fun personality and outstanding clinical skills!