Dr. Russell Ellis, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute, training under renowned sports medicine specialists.
Dr. Russell Ellis, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute, training under renowned sports medicine specialists.
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A professional, considerate of my feelings, communicated everything as he was doing it and in a language, I could understand
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very pleased with the service. Friendly Kind, helpful!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Ellis and his staff always do an outstanding job. They are always friendly and Dr. Ellis explained to me throughly what is going on with my knee. He is excellent!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Using him for years with multiple family members! Amazing dr and very informative!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I was quite impressed with his manner and professionalism.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful and loved that he told me to have a "blessed" day!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
We’ve seen Dr. Ellis several times over the years. He has always been patient with my girls, and made sure we had the best plan of action going forward.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional. Great bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Ellis is so very nice, professional, caring and he really listens. He takes time and even stayed late when we were running late. He has seen both my sons through high school sports. My youngest son has gone for the past 4 years and continuing now. We have always received the same care. We are thankful for Dr. Ellis and the DOC.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Love Dr Ellis!! Very principled and honest.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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Dr. Russell Ellis, M.D., raised in Morgan County, is a graduate of Danville High School. He is also a magna cum laude graduate from the University of Alabama, and while there, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. Dr. Ellis received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham. Following graduation, he completed his residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation while serving as Chief Resident in his final year. After residency, Dr. Russell Ellis, M.D., spent an additional year as a Sports Medicine Fellow at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, where he trained under Dr. Tracy Ray and renowned sports medicine physician, Dr. James Andrews. He currently serves as team physician for several area high schools and Calhoun Community College. He has a current Clinical Faculty appointment for the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and has served as an Oral Board examiner for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Russell Ellis, M.D., and his wife have been blessed with three children and are glad to call the north Alabama area home.
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A professional, considerate of my feelings, communicated everything as he was doing it and in a language, I could understand
Very pleased with the service. Friendly Kind, helpful!!!
Dr. Ellis and his staff always do an outstanding job. They are always friendly and Dr. Ellis explained to me throughly what is going on with my knee. He is excellent!
Using him for years with multiple family members! Amazing dr and very informative!
I was quite impressed with his manner and professionalism.
Wonderful and loved that he told me to have a "blessed" day!
We’ve seen Dr. Ellis several times over the years. He has always been patient with my girls, and made sure we had the best plan of action going forward.
Very professional. Great bedside manner.
Dr. Ellis is so very nice, professional, caring and he really listens. He takes time and even stayed late when we were running late. He has seen both my sons through high school sports. My youngest son has gone for the past 4 years and continuing now. We have always received the same care. We are thankful for Dr. Ellis and the DOC.
Love Dr Ellis!! Very principled and honest.