Dr. Tami Fountain-Ellis, MD
Family Medicine  · Â
Female  · Â
Age 46
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Dr. Tami Fountain-Ellis, MD is a family medicine specialist in Richmond, VA and has been practicing for 20 years. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1998 and specializes in family medicine, adolescent medicine, and more.
Patterson Avenue Family Practice
9600 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 741-6200
Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- American Progressive Life Insurance/Health Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- C and O Employee's Hospital Association
- Chesapeake Life Insurance Co
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Employers Health Network
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Dr. Fountain-Ellis' Experience
Dr. Fountain-Ellis' experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Family Practice
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Fountain-Ellis "Welcome to Patterson Avenue Family Practice. It is our sincere desire to give you the best health care possible. We specialize in family medicine and provide compassionate primary care through all stages of life."
3 Â Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
1 Â Board Certifications
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
224 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dry Skin
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Genital Herpes
- Geriatric Diseases
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Impetigo
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Knee Disorders
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lesion
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Motion Sickness
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pediatric Diseases
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Weight Loss
- Wheezing
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31 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Geriatric Assessment
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Physical Examination
- Pregnancy Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
- Well Baby Care
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1998
- Riverside Fp ResResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Fountain-Ellis accepts 32 insurance carriers
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- AetnaAetna HMOChoiceChoice POSChoice POS IIHealth Fund POSHealth Fund PPOManaged Choice POSManaged Choice PPOMedicare Advantage PFFSNational Advantage PPOOpen Choice POSOpen Choice PPOSelectTraditional Choice POSUSAccessWorker's Compensation WC
- American Progressive Life Insurance/Health InsuranceMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield POSFederal Employee ProgramHealthKeepers Plus HMOKeyCare PPOPAR TraditionalSmartValue ClassicSmartValue Plus
- C and O Employee's Hospital AssociationMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Chesapeake Life Insurance CoMedicare Advantage PFFS
- CignaChoice FundCigna NetworkIndemnity EPOMedicare Advantage PFFSNetwork Open AccessOpen Access Plus PPO
- Coventry Health CareMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Employers Health NetworkEmployers Health Network PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPOWorker's Compensation WC
- First Life and Health InsuranceMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Health NetMedicare Advantage PFFS
- HumanaChoice Care HMOChoice PPOMedicare Advantage HMO
- inHealthinHealth PPOMedicaid
- Medicaid
- MedicareSpecial Needs Plan SNP
- MVP Health CareMedicare Advantage PFFS
- One NetOne Net PPO
- Optima HealthCommercial HMOCommercial PPOMedicare Advantage PFFS
- PHCSPHCS Par-Multi Plan PPO
- Pyramid LifeToday's Option Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Sedgwick Claims Management ServicesWorker's Compensation WC
- Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care)Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
- Sterling Life Insurance CompanyOption 1
- Today's OptionsMedicare Advantage PPO
- TricarePrimeStandard
- UniCareSecurity Choice PFFS
- UnitedHealthCareChoice HMOChoice Plus POSMAMSI Alliance PPOMAMSI MDIPAMAMSI Optimum ChoiceMAMSI Optimum Choice HMOMedicare Advantage PFFSOptions PPOPacifiCare Medicare Advantage PFFSSelect HMOSelect Plus HMOSierra OptionSierra Option PlusUnited HealthcareUnited Healthcare EPO
- VA Coordinated Care for the Uninsured (VCC)
- Virginia Health NetworkChoice Care PPOHumana Commercial PPOOne Health PlansWorker's Compensation WC
- Virginia PremierMedicaid HMOVirginia Premier Gold
- WellCareConcert PFFSDuet PFFSSummit PFFS
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