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Meet Ted Kouzov, MD — Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician Joining Atracare
Atracare is excited to welcome a physician who blends evidence-based medicine with proactive, human-centered care.
Quick Credentials
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Board Certified: Family Medicine
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Residency: Arnot-Ogden Medical Center (Elmira, NY)
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Medical School: Medical University of Sofia
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Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.S., Biology)
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Languages: English & Bulgarian
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Citizenship: Dual U.S. & Bulgarian
A Diverse Clinical & Research Background
Ted Kouzov, MD is a Family Medicine physician with a broad foundation across Neurology, Pathology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. Beyond the clinic, he has contributed to research in Critical Care, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, and PTSD, with several abstracts presented and submitted at major conferences. This mix of hands-on care and scholarly work informs a well-rounded approach to patient health.
Care Philosophy: Proactive, Evidence-Based, Human
Dr. Kouzov follows the latest medical and scientific research to help patients live longer, healthier lives. He is especially passionate about lifestyle medicine—pairing preventive strategies with sustainable daily habits—and he prioritizes strong, collaborative relationships with patients to improve both mental and physical longevity.
Life Beyond the White Coat
An avid outdoors enthusiast, Dr. Kouzov enjoys snowboarding, biking, swimming, and running. He’s also passionate about photography and travel, and he cherishes time with his family and their two cats, Bowie and Iris.
Why Patients Are Excited
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Whole-person lens: Preventive care and lifestyle medicine at the core.
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Breadth of experience: Multi-specialty clinical exposure plus active research engagement.
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Collaborative style: Emphasis on patient goals, values, and long-term wellness.
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Community-minded: Bi-lingual, globally trained, locally focused.
Schedule an appointment with Dr.Ted Kouzov here.
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