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Rachel Elam, MD

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Rheumatology
Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Rachel Elam, MD

Rheumatologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021.

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Internal Medicine

Education & Training

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Rheumatologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021
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About Rachel Elam, MD

Dr. Elam is an assistant professor in the division of Rheumatology at Medical College of Georgia. Her clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and patient-centered treatment of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and bone diseases, including inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis), myositis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic vasculitis and osteoporosis, among others. Her research interests are in improving holistic health of patients with autoimmune disease through optimizing preventive care for common complications. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia and was a member of the prestigious Foundation Fellowship. Dr. Elam then attended Johns Hopkins University, where she graduated with a master’s in biostatistics. She trained at Medical College of Georgia, completing her medical degree, residency in internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship. Dr. Elam is board certified in internal medicine and is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Georgia Society of Rheumatology.

Specialties

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Augusta University Medical Center
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Fellowship

  • Augusta University Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

5

Based on 74 patient ratings

Explained things in ways I understand
Listened to me carefully
Gave instructions that were easy to understand
Knowledgeable about my medical history
Showed respect for what I had to say
Spent enough time with me

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Dr. Elam is outstanding rheumatologist and professional

August 31, 2024

5

Dr Elam is always courteous, well informed about my medical issues, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.

July 5, 2024

5

She is an excellent physician; she patiently listens and we discuss my complex health issues and discuss plans of actions. She's amazing!

June 28, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I always recommend her to people who seek a physician with that speciality.

April 26, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is an outstanding, exceptionally competent, caring rheumatologist.

April 22, 2024

5

Please see prior comments about Dr. Elam.-she's an excellent provider!

January 14, 2024

5

Dr Rachel Elam is one of the top RA drs that I've ever been to. She is wonderful and I love her not only as a dr but I consider her a friend also.

December 30, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an excellent doctor.

December 18, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an exceptionally competent and caring physician

December 17, 2023

5

I always am pleased with the services by this team. They are kind, compassionate, and informative. I frequently refer others to Dr. Elam, for she is fantastic!

October 20, 2023

5

Empathetic, unhurried and thorough

August 19, 2023

5

Dr. Elam wax very thorough and professional. Best of possible care.

August 11, 2023

5

My dr is Dr Elam and all the staff is always helpful and attentive

August 4, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is outstanding rheumatologist and professional

August 31, 2024

5

Dr Elam is always courteous, well informed about my medical issues, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.

July 5, 2024

5

She is an excellent physician; she patiently listens and we discuss my complex health issues and discuss plans of actions. She's amazing!

June 28, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I always recommend her to people who seek a physician with that speciality.

April 26, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is an outstanding, exceptionally competent, caring rheumatologist.

April 22, 2024

5

Please see prior comments about Dr. Elam.-she's an excellent provider!

January 14, 2024

5

Dr Rachel Elam is one of the top RA drs that I've ever been to. She is wonderful and I love her not only as a dr but I consider her a friend also.

December 30, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an excellent doctor.

December 18, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an exceptionally competent and caring physician

December 17, 2023

5

I always am pleased with the services by this team. They are kind, compassionate, and informative. I frequently refer others to Dr. Elam, for she is fantastic!

October 20, 2023

5

Empathetic, unhurried and thorough

August 19, 2023

5

Dr. Elam wax very thorough and professional. Best of possible care.

August 11, 2023

5

My dr is Dr Elam and all the staff is always helpful and attentive

August 4, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is outstanding rheumatologist and professional

August 31, 2024

5

Dr Elam is always courteous, well informed about my medical issues, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.

July 5, 2024

5

She is an excellent physician; she patiently listens and we discuss my complex health issues and discuss plans of actions. She's amazing!

June 28, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I always recommend her to people who seek a physician with that speciality.

April 26, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is an outstanding, exceptionally competent, caring rheumatologist.

April 22, 2024

5

Please see prior comments about Dr. Elam.-she's an excellent provider!

January 14, 2024

5

Dr Rachel Elam is one of the top RA drs that I've ever been to. She is wonderful and I love her not only as a dr but I consider her a friend also.

December 30, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an excellent doctor.

December 18, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an exceptionally competent and caring physician

December 17, 2023

5

I always am pleased with the services by this team. They are kind, compassionate, and informative. I frequently refer others to Dr. Elam, for she is fantastic!

October 20, 2023

5

Empathetic, unhurried and thorough

August 19, 2023

5

Dr. Elam wax very thorough and professional. Best of possible care.

August 11, 2023

5

My dr is Dr Elam and all the staff is always helpful and attentive

August 4, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is outstanding rheumatologist and professional

August 31, 2024

5

Dr Elam is always courteous, well informed about my medical issues, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.

July 5, 2024

5

She is an excellent physician; she patiently listens and we discuss my complex health issues and discuss plans of actions. She's amazing!

June 28, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I always recommend her to people who seek a physician with that speciality.

April 26, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is an outstanding, exceptionally competent, caring rheumatologist.

April 22, 2024

5

Please see prior comments about Dr. Elam.-she's an excellent provider!

January 14, 2024

5

Dr Rachel Elam is one of the top RA drs that I've ever been to. She is wonderful and I love her not only as a dr but I consider her a friend also.

December 30, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an excellent doctor.

December 18, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an exceptionally competent and caring physician

December 17, 2023

5

I always am pleased with the services by this team. They are kind, compassionate, and informative. I frequently refer others to Dr. Elam, for she is fantastic!

October 20, 2023

5

Empathetic, unhurried and thorough

August 19, 2023

5

Dr. Elam wax very thorough and professional. Best of possible care.

August 11, 2023

5

My dr is Dr Elam and all the staff is always helpful and attentive

August 4, 2023

5

My dr is Dr Elam and all the staff is always helpful and attentive

August 4, 2023

5

Dr. Elam wax very thorough and professional. Best of possible care.

August 11, 2023

5

Empathetic, unhurried and thorough

August 19, 2023

5

I always am pleased with the services by this team. They are kind, compassionate, and informative. I frequently refer others to Dr. Elam, for she is fantastic!

October 20, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an exceptionally competent and caring physician

December 17, 2023

5

Dr. Elam is an excellent doctor.

December 18, 2023

5

Dr Rachel Elam is one of the top RA drs that I've ever been to. She is wonderful and I love her not only as a dr but I consider her a friend also.

December 30, 2023

5

Please see prior comments about Dr. Elam.-she's an excellent provider!

January 14, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is an outstanding, exceptionally competent, caring rheumatologist.

April 22, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and caring. I always recommend her to people who seek a physician with that speciality.

April 26, 2024

5

She is an excellent physician; she patiently listens and we discuss my complex health issues and discuss plans of actions. She's amazing!

June 28, 2024

5

Dr Elam is always courteous, well informed about my medical issues, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.

July 5, 2024

5

Dr. Elam is outstanding rheumatologist and professional

August 31, 2024

Rachel Elam, MD
Rheumatologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2021
Rating
5
Specialties
Rheumatology , Internal Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Residency
Augusta University Medical Center
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship
Augusta University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/rachel-elam-md
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