About
Dr. Tara Elia is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of Gratia DPC in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. She completed her residency at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, where she earned both the Intern of the Year and Resident of the Year honors. That early recognition reflected a commitment to patient care she carries into every visit today.
Dr. Elia holds a Certificate in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School. That training deepens her work with patients managing weight, metabolic health, and related chronic conditions. She approaches every care plan with nutrition, lifestyle, and mindfulness as core tools alongside clinical medicine. For Dr. Elia, medicine is deeply personal. She focuses on listening, guiding, and empowering patients toward lasting wellness rather than simply managing symptoms.
Education & Training
Residency
DMC – Sinai Grace Hospital
Additional Training
Certificate in Obesity Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Elia right for?
Dr. Elia works best with adults who want a primary care physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or obesity benefit from her personalized care plans. She is a strong fit for adults seeking direct access to their doctor between visits. Those interested in integrating nutrition, lifestyle habits, and mindfulness into their healthcare will find her approach especially well-matched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Elia focuses on chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, and obesity. She also provides preventive care, well-woman exams, and healthy lifestyle counseling. Her training in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School adds a specialized layer to her weight management and metabolic health work.
Yes. Dr. Elia holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also earned a Certificate in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School through additional advanced training.
Dr. Elia completed her residency at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital. During her training, she received both the Intern of the Year and Resident of the Year awards.
Dr. Elia takes a holistic and preventive approach. She focuses on overall wellness rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Every care plan she builds incorporates nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and mindfulness alongside clinical treatment.
Yes. Dr. Elia provides evidence-based weight management programs for her members. Her Certificate in Obesity Medicine from Harvard Medical School gives her specialized training to guide patients through sustainable, medically sound approaches to weight and metabolic health.
Yes. Gratia DPC members reach Dr. Elia directly by phone, text, or email. This direct access is a core feature of the practice and makes ongoing communication straightforward.
Dr. Elia handles a range of minor procedures in-office. These include removal of benign skin lesions and warts, joint aspiration and injection, abscess incision and drainage, trigger point injections, and ear wax removal.
Yes. Dr. Elia offers well-woman care as part of her membership services. This includes routine exams, Pap smears, and relevant screenings.
Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026