Kevin E. Elder, MD
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Podcasts
Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
August 26, 2020Kevin Elder, MD discusses overuse injuries in youth athletes. Learn more about BayCare’s sports medicine services and Children’s health services
How to Prevent Common Running Injuries
July 22, 2020Kevin Elder, MD discusses how to prevent common running injuries. Learn more about BayCare's sports medicine services
You Are What You Eat: Nutrition for Athletes
June 24, 2020Kevin Elder, MD discusses nutrition for athletes. Learn more about BayCare's sports medicine services
How to Exercise Safely on Your Own
June 17, 2020Dr. Kevin Elder discusses how to exercise safely on your own.Learn more about BayCare's sports medicine services
Runner's Knee
June 03, 2020Dr. Kevin Elder discusses runner's knee. Learn more about BayCare's sports medicine services
Kids and Concussions
January 25, 2019Dr. Kevin Elder discusses the importance of recognizing concussion in youth athletes, management strategies and information about evaluation and prevention of concussion. Learn more about BayCare’s children’s health services.
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Videos
Meet BayCare Medical Group's Dr. Kevin Elder - Adult and Pediatric Sports M...
BayCare Medical Group's Dr. Kevin Elder, Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine, provides insight into his background a...
Kevin Elder, MD – Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine on Platelet Rich Plas...
BayCare Medical Group’s Dr. Kevin Elder discusses and demonstrates the process of platelet-rich plasma treatment.
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Affiliations
- BayCare Medical Group
- BayCare Physician Partners
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
- St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
- BayCare Physician Partners ACO
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Board Certifications
- AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine|AB Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
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Gender
- Male
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Insurances AcceptedWe Accept the Following Insurances
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Patient Reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing this provider. To learn more click here.
Provider Explained Things ClearlyProvider Listened CarefullyProvider Was Easy To UnderstandProvider Knew Medical HistoryProvider Showed RespectProvider Spent Enough TimeRate Your Provider 0-10320 Reviews, 90 Comments5/30/2024 | BayCare Verified PatientAll good5/24/2024 | BayCare Verified PatientWaiting almost an hour in the room for the doctor to come in, say Hi looked at notes from the nurse, order A x ray, I go back to the room & wait another 10/15 minutes for him to come back & say looks like it was broken & order MRI. Did not try to help w MRI schedule (3 weeks out), did not show x rays or where old fracture was & literally spent no more than 5 minutes tops w me the entire time I was in the office. I still cant tell you what is wrong with my injury & there is no follow up appt scheduled.5/23/2024 | BayCare Verified PatientIve been in Dr. ELDERS care over a year, with significant damage to both my Rotator cuff tears, and previous humaral fracture .His expertise in functional to more activity in my shoulders response to PRP procedures is phenomenal. I am extremely grateful.5/22/2024 | BayCare Verified PatientHe does a great job trying to find the cause for the pain and getting me in for the visit5/15/2024 | BayCare Verified PatientAll fine
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Doctor Bio
Dr. Kevin Elder is a trusted and respected sports medicine specialist caring for the Tampa, Florida community as part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. Dr. Elder attended the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine and a fellowship in sports medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Patients trust Dr. Elder's expertise because he consistently provides high quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. He has trained extensively in musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine and has performed numerous platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and is now performing stem cell (BMAC) injections as well. He is one of the most experienced doctors in the Tampa Bay area performing these types of procedures under MSK ultrasound guidance and has published articles in national journals on these topics. In addition, he has also published a book on these treatments- PRP: A Roadmap for Success.
Dr. Elder is a sought-after consultant, having worked with professional sports teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 5 years as a team physician, and currently team physician with the US Ski Team and US Soccer, including the Men’s National Team and U23M (Olympic Team). He provides sports medicine consulting for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dr. Elder is uncompromising in his dedication to the well-being of his patients. He is committed to giving the best care and establishing long-lasting relationships with them. He speaks both English and Spanish.
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Languages
- English
Spanish
- English
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Residency
- Bayfront Medical Center
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Specialties
- Sports Medicine|Family Medicine
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Education
- Bayfront Medical Center
Bayfront Medical Center
Medical College Of Ohio
The Ohio State University
- Bayfront Medical Center