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David Richard Elwood

David Richard Elwood, MD

4.9224 ratings

General Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About David Richard Elwood

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2006

About the Provider

After completing his undergraduate degree at Yale University, Dr. Elwood served in the Peace Corps as a secondary school science teacher trainer in the Republic of Togo, West Africa. He received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship in anatomic pathology. He went on to complete both his general surgery residency and his fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA.
Prior to joining Emory, Dr. Elwood served the community for over ten years at Kennestone Regional Medical Center as a general, hepatobiliary, and acute care surgeon. While there, he completed terms as vice chair and chair of the Department of Surgery. His clinical responsibilities at Emory include general and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery.

Professional Memberships

Member, Southeastern Surgical Congress

Member, Georgia Surgical Society

Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Cornelius E. Sedgewick Surgical Society

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

Emory Department of Surgery Junior Resident Teaching Award, 2020 & 2023

Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors, 2023

2023 Emory School of Medicine Doctors' Day Recognition

Atlantan Magaine Top Doctors, 2023

Emory Healthcare Providers of Excellence Platinum Provider, 2022

Emory Healthcare Providers of Excellence Gold Provider, 2021

Exemplary Teaching Award, Medical College of Georgia, 2016
Wellstar Safety and Quality Award, 2011
Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching, Lahey Clinic & Tufts University School of Medicine, 2006

Locations

  1. Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Transplant Surgery, 2006
  • Residency: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, General Surgery, 2004
  • Medical Education: University of Connecticut, MD, 1999
  • Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2005

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

224 ratings

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    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    Doctor didn't have my catscan during his exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    The Doctor herself was very attentive, HEARD my concern and pain and addressed all my issues. She made sure I was in a less painful state and also facilitated my stay.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr. Elwoods knowledge and experience is a great comfort to me as I face hernia surgery. He provided a very clear And understandable explanation of my medical condition as well as how the procedure would correct it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    The doctors that assisted me listen closely to my concerns and gave the attention I needed for my health issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Dr. Elwoods and his team are exceptionally polite, informative and extremely good at listening to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Very knowledgeable and spoke with my dad with great respect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I didn't know what to expect but he made me feel so comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    I just want to thank the whole team amen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. David Elwood & Dr. Omair Nadeem were great. Omair Nadeem went over the CT Scan very thoroughly explaining each step. Both doctors told me exactly what was going on and answered my concerns and what to expect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. David Elwood is great he truly cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    I love the service and understanding from all the staff especially from Dr Elwood

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Extremely intelligent and an excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Dr Elwood was extremely thorough and informative; also very kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    All good...Very good knowledge of condition and clearly discussed the path forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I wish the practice could be my PCP. All excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    He made a good impression.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Excellent communication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    My provider Dr. Elwood is fantastic. I even have a friend that has used him with the same great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    They were both very nice and seem concerned about my situation. Dr. Elwood was very personable and knowledgeable about my concerns. I left feeling like someone could finally fix my problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Elwood very kind and listened to me. Explained the procedure and why I needed it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I was very satisfied with the information provided and the approach taken by Dr. Elwood and his staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr. Elwood is one of the best doctors I have had at Emory University ( and sadly I have had many). He explains things well, takes great care, and is patient- centered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Very good surgeon. Very thorough and caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    My entire experience was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Would recomend Dr. Elwood to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Elwood is a very good surgeon and makes you comfortable as he explains what is being done to correct the situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Elwood is awesome. He takes his time to listen and have a conversation that feels completely genuine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr Elwood is a very good doctor with great bedside manner who communicates very well

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Explained what we would be doing to correct problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    The personalized focus Dr. Elwood showed for me and my specific medical condition from our first consultation many months ago to the follow up weeks after post surgery was nothing short of spectacular. Preoperative explanations were clear and concise and the surgery followed suit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    Dr. Elwood is the best! I am so fortunate to have him as a doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    Dr Elwood was Outstanding. Explained everything in detail, didn't rush through and even consulted with me and another Doctor for my further/future treatment. Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2025

    Great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2025

    Dr. E was patient and answered each of my questions thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2024

    Very pleased with their concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2024

    Dr Elwood is a very caring and kind physician. Dr Elwood and his staff have seen me through several hospitalizations and this surgery. When they walk in the room they instill confidence that everything is going to be okay. I am so grateful for Dr Elwood, the staff and Emory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    Dr Elwood excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Dr Elwood and his staff were great to work with!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2024

    Dr Elwood was very good about asking questions to discover any possible issues. In my case there were none, but he was very good at covering the possibilities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    Dr Elwood is very caring and always listens to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    Dr Elwood is awesome. He gave great information and we appreciated his honesty about our Mother's situation. We all left talking about how much we enjoyed seeing him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2024

    It's important to make elders comfortable especially with humor and listening