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Mon, 12/15
- 9:40 AM
Fri, 12/19
- 8:40 AM
- 9:40 AM
Wed, 12/31
- 9:40 AM
- 10:20 AM
- 11:00 AM
Locations of Jon Michael Ellis, MD
Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd 2nd Floor, Waco, TX, 76712- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, UT Health Science Center San Antonio (1994) |
| Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital (1999) |
| Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine - Internal Medicine (2000) |
| Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
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Patient Ratings (389)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (198)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
Dr. Jon Ellis receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients who consistently praise his exceptional communication skills and bedside manner. Patients repeatedly describe him as thorough, professional, and caring, with many highlighting his ability to explain complex medical information in clear, understandable terms. His willingness to take time with patients without rushing is frequently mentioned, as is his attentive listening and genuine concern for their wellbeing. Many reviewers emphasize his compassionate, personable approach, noting that he treats patients with respect and includes them as partners in their care decisions. His surgical skills are highly regarded, with numerous patients reporting excellent outcomes and expressing confidence in his expertise. Several long-term patients mention seeing him for decades, demonstrating strong loyalty and trust. His Christian faith is also noted positively by some patients.
Patients also share
The reviews reveal very few areas for improvement, with only one significantly negative review among hundreds of positive ones. That particular patient from December 2023 expressed disappointment with Dr. Ellis's bedside manner, describing him as unkind, angry, and defensive during their appointment, and noted that he did not physically examine their knees or ask detailed questions about their pain. One other review mentioned mild surprise that imaging was not displayed during the consultation, though the patient was otherwise satisfied. A few reviews suggest that Dr. Ellis occasionally refers patients to other specialists for certain procedures, though this appears to be appropriate clinical judgment rather than a concern.