Dudley Elmore, MSN, FNP-BC

Doug Elmore, MSN, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) who provides comprehensive care for people of all ages. He offers treatment for a wide range of conditions and also works with individuals over the long term to maintain their health and wellness, with a focus on preventive care.

As part of Express Care, Mr. Elmore provides routine checkups and care for conditions that include minor illnesses and injuries, respiratory illnesses, colds and flu, fever and headache, abdominal and back pain, and cuts and sprains. He also administers immunizations, screening tests and performs sports physicals.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Elmore provided pre- and post-operative care for liver and kidney transplant patients at UC San Diego Medical Center. He serves with distinction in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, including three active-duty deployments for Operation Enduring Freedom. He was awarded both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals and currently serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Mr. Elmore has presented at numerous conferences and symposiums on topics including combat nursing and liver transplant complications. He is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Association for Respiratory Care and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.

He earned his master's degree and bachelor's degree in nursing with honors from the University of San Diego.

Outside of work, Mr. Elmore enjoys swimming, scuba diving and rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide college football team. He is an accomplished Big Green Egg grill master.

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