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  • Nutrition, Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • Coastal Vitality MD 550 Water St Ste F1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • (831) 667-5827

Brief Intro

Dr. Elise Atkins,  specializing in Lifestyle Medicine and Weight Management. She is BOARD CERTIFIED in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine and also has a Plant-Based Nutrition certificate. She brings her rich experience to her specialized medical practice,  Coastal Vitality MD, where she cares for individuals as whole people and treats them with the sensitivity and respect they deserve.

Through membership in Coastal Vitality MD, you will be encouraged to explore your health goals (dream big!) and actively participate in creating a customized plan that fits into your life. You can expect expert guidance and compassionate, knowledgeable support every step of the way as you embark on your journey toward living your healthiest life.

With an in-depth understanding of complex medical issues, she is skilled in navigating the intricacies of weight management as well as chronic disease prevention and reversal.  At Coastal Vitality MD, she uses evidence-based lifestyle tools and weight loss medication when appropriate to help people optimize their current and future health and maximize their vitality and longevity.

Call or click on the "Request Now" button to schedule your free Introductory Consultation to learn more. We are happy to see you in the office or by telehealth from anywhere in California for your comfort and convenience. We look forward to partnering with you.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ

MEDICAL SCHOOL

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY - 2000

UNIVERSITY

Columbia University in the City of New York

University of Michigan, Undergraduate University, Ann Arbor, MI

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Coastal Vitality MD
  • 550 Water St Ste F1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Specialties Treated

  • Preventative Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Family Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Overweight
  • Obesity
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Fatty Liver
  • Liver Disease
  • Renal & Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Autoimmune Disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Emphysema
  • Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Sexual Health
  • Medical Weight loss
  • Nutritional Deficiencies
  • Kidney Inflammation
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Failure and Dialysis
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Altitude Induced Depression
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Severe or Chronic Depression
  • Treatment Resistant Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Inflamed Thyroid
  • Acute Inflammation
  • Chronic Inflammation
  • chronic arthritis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergy rhinitis
  • Nasal congestion
  • Auto-Immune Diseases
  • AutoimmuneIssues
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Immune Enhancement
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Influenza
  • Cold and Flu
  • Cold Sores
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Procedures Performed

  • Weight Loss Management
  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetes Prevention
  • Nutritional services
  • Bariatric Nutrition
  • Nutrition Education
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • HealthPartners
  • Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • AARP
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Humana
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99