Dr. Tom Elasy MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Tom Elasy practices Endocrinology in Nashville, TN. Dr. Elasy specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Elasy examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1995
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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