Overview
Dr. Tyler Elam is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and a Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) with additional training in medicalacupuncture. He specializes in providing comprehensive primary care, osteopathicmanipulative technique (OMT), and medical acupuncture, focusing on conditions such aschronic Hepatitis C, and performing joint injections and skin lesion cryotherapy andbiopsies.Dr. Elam graduated from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of OsteopathicMedicine in 2014, and completed his family medicine residency program at East TennesseeState University in Bristol, TN, where he served as Chief Resident from 2016-2017. Hevalues building lasting relationships with his patients, walking through vulnerable lifemoments with them, celebrating victories, and offering support during difficult times. Hisphilosophy regarding patient care centers on the belief that a patient is a cohesive unit ofmind, body, and spirit, and he strives to address all three components to bring healing andhealth, placing high value on wellness and health maintenance while being conservativewith medication utilization.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Elam holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). He is affiliated with theAssociation of Family Medicine Residency Directors, the Society for Teachers of FamilyMedicine, and the American Academy for Physician Leadership. Dr. Elam also completedmedical acupuncture training through Helms Medical Institute in 2019 and is a fellow of theNational Institute for Program Director Development (2024-2025). Outside of work, Dr. Elamenjoys being an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO), running and triathlon training, reading (LOTR,C.S. Lewis, the Star Wars universe), Christian Spiritual Formation, his church community,medical education, theatre productions, playing piano and harmonica, and most importantly,spending time with his wife and four kids, as they work to visit as many National Parks aspossible.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Dr. Elam is board certified in Board Certified By The American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians In Family Medicine And Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Elam is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1850 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY 40391
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tyler Elam
Is Dr. Tyler Elam a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tyler Elam is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypothyroidism, 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. Tyler Elam specialize in?
While Dr. Tyler Elam is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Tyler Elam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tyler Elam has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Tyler Elam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tyler Elam accept my insurance?
Dr. Tyler Elam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Elam isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Elam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Elam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Elam isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.