LLMD
LLMD means Lyme-literate medical doctor. It is a patient-used label, not a universal board credential.
Definition
LLMD is short for Lyme-literate medical doctor. Patients often use it for a physician they believe has added experience with Lyme disease, tick-borne illness, or complex symptoms. The label does not identify one required course, license, board certification, or standard treatment approach.
Why it matters here
The term may help describe the kind of experience a patient wants, but it cannot tell you whether a clinician is licensed, accepting patients, covered by insurance, or a good fit.
Check the clinician's license, professional role, training claims, evaluation process, costs, and follow-up plan before scheduling.
Use the term carefully
Learn what the label can describe, then use the same checks you would use for any clinician or treatment center.