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Board-Certified Rheumatologist

Dr. Adam Elisha — Rheumatologist in Duluth, MN

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates  ·  Duluth, MN

Providing comprehensive, compassionate care for autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions — where clinical rigor meets a genuinely personalized approach to each patient's well-being.

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Dr. Adam Elisha, DO — Board-Certified Rheumatologist in Duluth, MN
Duluth, Minnesota
St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates
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Biography

Where Clinical Expertise Meets Individualized Care

Dr. Adam Elisha, DO is a board-certified rheumatologist based in Duluth, Minnesota, dedicated to delivering expert, individualized care for patients living with autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective to medicine, grounded in a uniquely diverse academic background spanning neuroscience, political science, and psychology.

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto with an Honors Bachelor of Science, graduating with Dean's List distinction.

Following medical school at Midwestern University's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington — an affiliate of the University of Washington — before pursuing advanced subspecialty training as a rheumatology fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Dr. Elisha's current academic interests include inflammatory myopathies and novel therapeutic targets in spondyloarthropathy research. He is passionate about preventive care and optimizing each patient's long-term musculoskeletal and autoimmune health.

Practice Information

Location
1000 E 1st St, Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55805
Affiliation
St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates

Certifications & Credentials

Board Certified DO Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)

Academic Training

Education & Training

A rigorous academic foundation built across internationally recognized institutions — from undergraduate studies to subspecialty fellowship training.

Fellowship
Rheumatology Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) — Pittsburgh, PA
Advanced subspecialty training in rheumatology, with a focus on inflammatory arthritis, vasculitides, and autoimmune musculoskeletal diseases.
Subspecialty
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center — Spokane, WA
Affiliate of the University of Washington. Comprehensive training in internal medicine, including Grand Rounds presentations on complex autoimmune and systemic conditions.
Internal Medicine
Medical School
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Midwestern University — Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine — Glendale, AZ
Comprehensive medical education with an emphasis on the whole-patient, osteopathic approach to health and disease.
Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate
Honors Bachelor of Science (H.B.Sc.)
University of Toronto — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Triple major in Neuroscience, Political Science, and Psychology. Graduated with Dean's List distinction.
Dean's List

Clinical & Research Focus

Areas of Expertise

Vasculitides
Diagnosis and management of systemic vasculitis, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, and Takayasu's arteritis, with individualized immunosuppressive protocols.
Primary Interest
Inflammatory Myopathies
Evaluation and treatment of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies including polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis, with multidisciplinary coordination of care.
Research Interest
Spondyloarthropathy
Investigation of novel therapeutic targets in axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis.
Research Interest
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Comprehensive osteoporosis screening, risk stratification, and management of metabolic bone disease using the latest DEXA and fracture risk assessment tools.
Clinical Expertise
Rheumatoid & Autoimmune Arthritis
Management of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, and other connective tissue diseases using biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Clinical Expertise
"Every patient deserves care that honors the full complexity of who they are — not just the condition they carry, but the life they are living."
Dr. Adam Elisha, DO

Professional Affiliations

Memberships & Societies

Active participant in the leading national organizations advancing rheumatology and internal medicine.

ACR
American College of Rheumatology
ACP
American College of Physicians
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Hospital — Duluth, MN

Patient Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Adam Elisha accepting new patients? +

Yes, Dr. Adam Elisha, DO is currently accepting new patients at St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates in Duluth, MN. Please call (218) 249-6960 to schedule.

What conditions does Dr. Elisha treat? +

Dr. Elisha treats a wide range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, inflammatory myopathies (polymyositis, dermatomyositis), spondyloarthropathy, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, and Sjogren's syndrome.

Where did Dr. Elisha complete his medical training? +

Dr. Elisha earned his DO degree from Midwestern University's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA (a University of Washington affiliate), and his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

How do I schedule an appointment? +

You can schedule an appointment by calling (218) 249-6960. The office is at 1000 E 1st St, Suite 302, Duluth, MN 55805, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Is Dr. Elisha board-certified? +

Yes. Dr. Adam Elisha, DO is board-certified in rheumatology and is an active member of both the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American College of Physicians (ACP).