
Dr. Curtis Jay Elam MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2001 Laurel Ave Suite G-4 Knoxville TN, 37916About
Dr. Curtis Elam is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Elam specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Elam can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Elam can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1985
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1985
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- Pregnancy
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Brook A. Saunders MD1915 WHITE AVE KNOXVILLE TN 37916
- Dr. Geoffrey C. Kincaid M.D.501 19th Street Knoxville TN 37916
- Dr. Craig A Myers MD501 19th St Knoxville TN 37916
- Dr. Susan Beth Frommeyer MD501 19th Street Knoxville TN 37916
- Mrs. Erin Johnson Saunders M.D.501 19th Street Knoxville TN 37916
- Dr. Brooke E. Foulk MD501 19TH ST STE 401 KNOXVILLE TN 37916
Nearest Hospitals
THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA GA 30901