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Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP
Educator Profile

Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP

Affiliated with IFM since
2016
Practicing since
2006
Affiliation(s)
Executive Board Member (100th President), Marion County Medical Society
Founder & Director, Absolute Health Medical Wellness Center
Medical Director, The Guest House
Educator for IFM Courses: AFMCP, APM – Cardiometabolic

Dr. Yousef Elyaman is a board-certified internist with cross-training in pediatrics and holds certifications in functional medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine and in integrative medicine from the American Board of Physician Specialties. As the founder and medical director of Absolute Health in Ocala, Florida, Dr. Elyaman has integrated functional medicine into primary care. Under his leadership, the practice has grown significantly to include physicians, advanced practice providers, and health coaches. He also consults for Quest Diagnostics in their wellness division and serves as medical director at HumanN, a nutraceutical company. 

Dr. Elyaman is the founder of FMP Essentials, an organization dedicated to helping functional medicine practitioners attain success through comprehensive training and mentorship. He serves as the integrative and functional medicine director of The Guest House, a trauma and substance abuse center in Ocala, Florida. His training in psychological trauma through Spirit2Spirit complements his holistic approach to patient care.  

A respected faculty member at The Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Elyaman is a sought-after speaker and serves as the 100th president of the Marion County Medical Society. He also moderates two influential Facebook groups, the Functional Medicine Practitioners Forum and Functional Medicine Practitioner Essentials with Dr. Yousef Elyaman.  

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Elyaman enjoys family life on a ranch in Ocala, Florida, with his wife and seven children. He finds relaxation in playing chess and developing innovative integrative and functional medicine protocols.  

Education
Doctor of Medicine, 2000 
UTESA | Dominican Republic 

Specialty in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, 2006 
Western Reserve Care System | Ohio, USA 
Licenses and Certification
Board Certification in Integrative Medicine | The American Board of Physician Specialties | 2017
IFMCP | The Institute for Functional Medicine | 2014
Board Certification in Internal Medicine | The American Board of Internal Medicine | 2006