Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP

Yousef A. Elyaman, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified internist with additional training in pediatrics and one of the first physicians worldwide certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine. As founder and Medical Director of Absolute Health in Ocala, Florida, Dr. Elyaman is known for integrating functional and integrative medicine into primary care, combining evidence-based conventional medicine with root-cause approaches to chronic illness and wellness. A sought-after educator and speaker, he serves on faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine and has lectured for organizations including A4M and Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Elyaman is also recognized for his work in trauma-informed and lifestyle-based care, helping patients and practitioners better understand the connections between nutrition, environment, inflammation, and long-term health