Samir Elias, MD
- Family Medicine
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Pocahontas Community Hospital
- Gender: Male
About Samir Elias, MD
Biography
Dr. Elias is a family medicine provider. He cares for patients of all ages, from children to older adults, and is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management and helping patients better understand their health. His clinical interests include pediatric and geriatric care, mental and behavioral health, and preventive wellness education.
Outside of work, Dr. Elias enjoys exploring new places, watching movies, reading and attending sporting events. He also has a passion for volunteer and outreach initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
Degree
St. George's University
Montclair State University
Board Certifications
Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
- Preventive care and health maintenance
- Women’s health
- Men’s health
- Pediatric care, including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings and acute pediatric illnesses
- Geriatric care, including polypharmacy management, dementia care and fall prevention
- Mental health and behavioral health integration
- Substance use disorders
- Sexual health education, including safe sex practices, contraception and STI prevention
- LGBTQ+ health, including inclusive primary care, PrEP, STI prevention and screening
- Patient education and population health initiatives