About
D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in May 1992. He completed residency training across Maine Medical Center, UVM, and Henry Ford Health System. In 2002, he launched his private practice, Housecall Physicians, in Portage, MI. For over two decades, he served adult, older adult, and geriatric patients throughout Southwest Michigan.
Dr. Elami holds clinical expertise in family medicine and geriatric care. He treats hypertension, diabetes, acid reflux, anxiety, depression, obesity, and a range of chronic conditions. He knows the real friction points in healthcare delivery and helps patients work through them. His approach at South Shore DPC centers on consistent, timely access and genuinely personal care. He evaluates, treats, and monitors each patient's well-being with close, thorough attention.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency
Maine Medical Center / UVM / Henry Ford Health System
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Elami right for?
Dr. Elami is a strong fit for adults and older adults seeking reliable, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or acid reflux benefit from his thorough, ongoing approach. He also supports patients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or weight management goals. Adults 18 and older looking for direct physician access and unhurried appointments will find his practice a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Elami treats a broad range of primary care conditions. His focus includes hypertension, diabetes, acid reflux, anxiety, depression, stress, and obesity. He also manages complex cases involving multiple chronic diagnoses simultaneously.
D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed residency training at Maine Medical Center, UVM, and Henry Ford Health System. His clinical specialties cover family medicine and geriatric care.
Dr. Elami has practiced medicine since the early 1990s. He opened his private practice in Portage, MI in 2002 and has served Southwest Michigan communities for over two decades.
Dr. Elami evaluates the full picture of a patient's diagnoses together, not in isolation. He reviews each condition, assesses how treatments interact, and adjusts care plans as needed. His goal is thorough, careful monitoring over the long term.
Yes. Dr. Elami makes himself available after hours for urgent matters. Members can contact him by phone, text, or email whenever they need to reach him.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Elami's core clinical areas. He has provided care to older adult and geriatric patients throughout Southwest Michigan for over twenty years.
Dr. Elami addresses mental health as part of whole-person primary care. He recognizes symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through conversations, screenings, and physical exams. From there, he discusses treatment options and lifestyle recommendations with each patient.
Yes. Dr. Elami provides personalized weight management guidance through South Shore DPC. His support includes nutritional guidance, exercise recommendations, appropriate medications, and specialist referrals when necessary.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026