Stephen P. Elliott, MD

What others are saying about Stephen P. Elliott

A Better Understanding

I was recommended to Dr. Elliott by a good friend who shared my concern with the limitations of traditional medicine. On my first visit to Living With Intention, I found Dr. Elliott and his staff to be smart, kind, and caring.

I've always thought of myself as being very health conscious and working with Dr. Elliott and his staff has made a remarkable change in my life. I feel healthier today than ever. For example I was a long sufferer of allergies and today I am allergy free and take no allergy medications of any kind. Amazing!

Dr. Elliott took the time with me to ensure he had a complete understanding of my current overall health and together we developed a path I could take to achieve better total health.

The end result...healthy success!
I want to encourage others to access this incredible resource in our community.

-R.E.

Comprehensive Care Yields Great Results

After still not feeling well following a thyroidectomy, I sought help from three different endocrinologists hoping for the much-needed bump to my energy levels.  Suspecting that even more than a lack of a thyroid gland was the total issue, I finally sought help from Dr. Elliott at the behest of my family doctor.  Not only did he resolve my thyroid problems through extensive testing and evaluation, but he also addressed hormonal issues, which exacerbated the lack of energy, dry skin and eyes, and sleep disturbances.  Although he continues to observe, test and evaluate, the results so far are even more than I had hoped for!  My energy levels and sense of well-being have increased exponentially!  The bio-identical hormones are helping in other areas as well.  So delighted to have a physician who actively listens and utilizes all the tools available to address his patients' needs!
-KD Anderson, IN

A Thoughtful Thank-You

"Dr. Elliott,
Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent care I've received at Living With Intention over the past few months. You, Holly, and your office staff have been amazing...very kind, helpful and professional. We appreciate this experience so very much!
Thank you!"
-KK_

Handling Menopause Optimally

I was struggling with several symptoms due to menopause and was finding it difficult to find anyone who would truly listen to me and really evaluate what was going on with my health. It seemed that my GYN provider was only willing to giver the traditional help in the way of hormone replacements and anti-depressants.

I was frustrated because I knew I wasn’t depressed and this treatment wasn’t working on my symptoms of extreme fatigue, exhaustion, irritability, and many others. I read a couple of Dr. Elliott’s articles in KIT (formerly After 40) magazine and decided to go for a consultation. I felt I had nothing to lose.

My consultation with Dr. Elliott was about an hour. He really listened to me and asked questions about my life, family, occupation, and more details about the symptoms I was having and previous treatments I had experienced. There was no pressure to commit to any of his ideas or treatments. Instead, he explained to me in detail what he believed was causing some of my symptoms and explained what test he wanted to run and why.

I knew that this was exactly what I was looking for and felt for the first time that someone cared enough to find out what exactly was going on with my health and was willing to help.

He is a physician, so I felt confident in his knowledge, which was also important to me, and he is very selective of the vendors he uses. This was the other thing that impressed me about him.

He ran several tests and gave me a reading assignment, and also provided me with supplements for sleeping. After my test results, he met with me again, reviewed all the test results, and explained in detail what they meant and his goal for the optimal range and how we were going to achieve those goals. I meet with him quarterly, each time running specific tests prior to my appointments and taking supplements to reach the goals that we set at the beginning of my treatment.

I can honestly say that I have felt better than I have for at least 8 years. I sleep better, I have more control over my emotional state and I feel healthier.

Thank you Dr. Elliott and staff!

– Teresa

Functional Medicine Brings Weight Loss and Sexual Health

My 60th birthday was just a few months away when I took my neighbor’s advice to check out Dr. Stephen Elliott. She had been going to Dr. Elliott for about a year, had lost weight and was feeling better than she had in years. In my case, a hysterectomy a few years before had left me dispirited, fighting weight around the middle and discomfort in sexual relations.

I met Dr. Elliott and was impressed with the time he spent getting to know me (at least an hour each visit!). As a result of the changes he made in my medications and the addition of supplements recommended by him, sexual discomfort has disappeared, my sexual appetite has returned, and I am enjoying relations with my husband again.

Additionally, I have lost weight and at a family gathering last summer, a young niece commented several times how wonderful I looked!

I know the gracefulness of a person’s aging can be hereditary, but I believe that Dr. Elliott’s functional medicine approach will help my energy levels to stay high, my appearance to be its best, and my enjoyment of life to be full.

– C.S. Anderson, Indiana

"I Have My Life Back!"

I left the office after that visit with great hope. The first sign of real relief came when I woke up one morning and was excited to face the day. Within two weeks I was feeling significantly better.

Dr. Elliott has continued to monitor and adjust my treatment, and I feel better now than I have in almost ten years. I feel like I have my life back.

– K.L., Anderson, Indiana

Nothing to Sneeze At: Physical and Mental Healing

I began Living With Intention in January 2010, and since that time my physical and mental state have improved greatly. Since I was twelve years old, I have had repetitive sneezing spells, with my eyes watering and had to completely stop what I was doing, which caused great embarrassment at times. But guess what – no sneezing spells!

I truly love Dr. Elliott for helping me.

– D.E.,  Anderson, Indiana

P.S. I am sixty years old and I feel better than I have for several years.

Relief from Hives, Fatigue, High Blood Pressure!

I was struggling with chronic hives, fatigue, weight gain and high blood pressure. Life stressors, left me physically, spiritually, and emotionally zapped. Dr. Elliott was referred to me and because it was close to my work, I thought I would see what he could do for me. I was amazed that in our first meeting, he spent over an hour just getting to know me. He was interested in me, not just my symptoms. In turn, he has been able to suggest tests and supplements for my uniqueness as an individual. It’s only been about 6 months since I first met Dr. Elliott, but my life has been profoundly changed. I am now sleeping better, I am no longer fatigued easily, I no longer struggle with hives, and my blood pressure is under control.

– C.B.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Functional Medicine Brings Healing and Hope

After the removal of my thyroid and treatment for thyroid cancer, I found my health on a downward spiral. Conventional medicine was only making me worse by the month. Out of desperation, I began searching the internet and found many others with these very same problems had found help and healing through Functional Medicine. Making the decision to come to Living with Intention was one of the best choices I have ever made. Dr. Elliott listened with compassion and wasn’t threatened or offended by the research I had done. He suggested specific tests to find the root cause of my problems and then based my treatment not only on the test results, but also on my symptoms. I leave each appointment feeling encouraged and empowered. In just nine months since that first visit, the improvements have been remarkable. My symptoms of hypothyroidism have been greatly reduced, I am sleeping well, my adrenal fatigue is improving and I have more energy. Chronic pains have improved, I no longer need daily allergy medicine and I have finally stopped gaining weight.

Working with Dr. Elliott, I feel better than I have in several years. Although I still have a ways to go, as we continue to test my progress and make adjustments tailored specifically for me, I now have the hope that the best is yet to come.

– D.W.

Individualized Care

I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate your approach.  I’ve visited other functional medicine doctors, but never received the individualized care I receive from you.  Because of this, I am finally feeling better.  I wake up feeling more rested and with the energy to take on my day.  The brain fog I experienced is gone and my mood is much improved.  I always believed that the root cause approach made sense, but now feel that I’m actually receiving holistic medical care.
- Emily from Fishers, IN

Personal Touch

Your practice is such a breath of fresh air.  When I call, a human being answers the phone and helps me with whatever I need.  No answering machine prompts, no leave a message and we’ll call you back.  And when I come into the office I receive a friendly greeting, often by name, and with EYE CONTACT.  It feels like I’ve been taken back to a kinder, simpler time.  I can’t say enough about the contrast in service I receive between your office and what has become the norm in medicine today.  Dr. Elliott is prepared to sit down and actually talk with me at my appointments.  He has reviewed my chart, any tests I have done since our last appointment, and my current status so that we can have a productive appointment.  He also makes eye contact, instead of working on his computer while I’m sharing my concerns.  Thank you, Dr. Elliott and your staff, for the truly personalized, professional, intentional medical care that I receive at Living with Intention.  You’ve made a world of difference to me.
- Kathryn from Carmel, IN