David R. Elwood
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. David R. Elwood

General Surgery
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
Atlanta, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
8
conditions
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
Atlanta, GA 

Overview

David Elwood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Elwood is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Elwood is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2005. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Elwood is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, 2005

Fellowships

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory University Hospital
Emory Decatur Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, Atlanta, GA 30322

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Prospective, Multi-Center, Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Phasix™ Mesh to Prevent Incisional Hernia Subsequent to Open Midline Laparotomy
Prospective, Multi-Center, Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Phasix™ Mesh to Prevent Incisional Hernia Subsequent to Open Midline Laparotomy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

7 Total Publications

Percutaneous Chemical and Mechanical Necrosectomy for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis.
Percutaneous Chemical and Mechanical Necrosectomy for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis.
Journal: Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
Published: June 18, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David R. Elwood

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David R. Elwood?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David R. Elwood by calling their office at 404-778-3712. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David R. Elwood a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David R. Elwood is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David R. Elwood specialize in?

While Dr. David R. Elwood is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. David R. Elwood participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David R. Elwood has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. David R. Elwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David R. Elwood accept my insurance?

Dr. David R. Elwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-778-3712 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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