Dr. Lucas Mcelwain, MD

Dr. Lucas Mcelwain is a board-certified physician specializing in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and hospice & palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. With 15 years of experience caring for patients, Dr. Mcelwain brings extensive expertise to complex medical conditions affecting older adults and those requiring specialized end-of-life care.

Dr. Mcelwain practices throughout the North Mississippi Medical Center system, including locations in Tupelo and Pontotoc, as well as the North Mississippi Medical Centers Rehabilitation Institute and NMMC Women's Hospital. He focuses on helping patients manage fatigue and weakness while addressing mobility challenges like limping. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs, and he utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging such as MRI of the head to guide treatment …decisions.