Dr. Ian Pulliam is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, bringing together comprehensive primary care with specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions. Originally from San Diego, California, he earned his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Pulliam began his postgraduate training with two years of surgical training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by fellowship training in Sports Medicine. This combination of surgical, family medicine, and sports medicine training gives him a broad perspective when caring for patients with injuries and musculoskeletal problems.
Dr. Pulliam cares for children, adolescents, and adults, treating everything from everyday injuries to sports-related conditions and chronic orthopedic problems. His goal is to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy whenever possible without surgery.
As a Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Pulliam provides nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of joint, muscle, and tendon conditions. His treatment options include corticosteroid injections, viscosupplementation ("gel") injections, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for appropriate joint and tendon conditions. He emphasizes individualized treatment, taking into consideration each patient's condition, activity level, and personal goals.
Dr. Pulliam also serves as a team physician for several local athletic teams and enjoys helping athletes of all ages stay healthy, recover from injuries, and safely return to their sport. At Patel & Pulliam, apmc, he combines the broad approach of a Family Physician with the specialized skills of Sports Medicine to provide practical, personalized care for patients throughout the Tracy community.
