Steven Phillip Ellis's Online Review Report Card

My care began with Dr. Wong, who retired in 2021. I was nervous to begin care with another neurologist, but my concerns were quickly eased after meeting Dr. Ellis. He truly listens to you and adjusts, changes, adds to, or leaves as is, your current medications/protocol. I highly recommend Dr. Ellis.

While admitting the situation was frustrating & knowing patient is noncompliant with meds, he proceeded to increase meds & treat symptoms, rather than addressing the primary cause.

Dr. Ellis was referred to me by the VA. Really has helped my neuropathy issues in my leg. Very personable and easy to talk to.

I have found Dr Ellis to be the best Neurologist since Dealing with MS Stallworth Clinic at Vanderbilt. Takes time with you, explains all options. Thank You!

He gave me insight into many of my problems and has helped me with all of them. Due to a stomach condition, I can't take narcotics and most doctors have given up on my pain level but he has helped me with that and I am now functioning without as much pain .

Dr Ellis is AMAZING. I feel like not only did he care, but he listened, and I couldn't ask for anything else. It seems all other doctors just pushed me out door, he explained everything and genuinely wanted to help and fix my problems.

1st visit after years with Dr Quinn, who retired. Mentioned about 3 of my conditions. Touched 1 shoulder a couple of times and said didn’t want to hurt me. Tapped my reflexes. Started on my migraines. Told him they were pretty controlled with current meds. Said add tylonel and ibuprofen for more help. I reminded him of my allergy list, that I can’t ever have NSAIDs. I told him they Caused me to into renal failure and I was told never to take one again. He said your kidneys look great. I don’t see how ibuprofen will hurt you just 2 at a time. I said what do I do if I have a problem and he said go to the hospital. Even when I told him they were afraid my kidneys wouldn't restart the last time, He said it isn’t a problem. Now it is in my chart I can take an NSAID. I spoke to my internist and asked him what would happen if I took an NSAID, and he said you would most probably go into renal failure again. Scary. Then he scheduled me for an annual appointment. I have never gone more than 6 months between appointments, usually 4 months or as close as they could fit in his schedule. Dr Quinn always felt he needed to check me more often en, and always checked my liver, to make sure my medicine wasn’t enlarging it. Dr Ellis never ever had me on the exam table. Poor experience. Plus he was an hour and a half late, and the nurse said if he is your doctor, expect this go over everything Dr Quinn had diagnosed and treated me for, but no. Got the feeling he didn’t really think I needed to be there. My husband asked him what he saw in my health and multiple problems. His answer was “Well, she has severe fibromyalgia, so and pain she has is five times stronger than it would be without the fibromyalgia. That was it.

He shows that he is truly concerned about the patient and explained things well to me. Something my prior neurologist didn't do. He has helped by taking the time to start from the beginning and run the needed tests, and reevaluating my condition and prescribed the correct medication for my type of epilepsy. So far, so good!

Dr. Ellis was the pain management (anesthesiologist) for my broken femur at Mercy Hospital 7 yrs. ago. He was very philosophical and calmed me down although I was probably on drugs! He had a conversation with me which was good since I had never been operated on and was scared! Never felt a thing and 100% healthy. I thank him and the surgical osteopathic team who put me together again.