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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