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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Mr. Ellis is very friendly and very concerned about his patients. He was very informative about what safety precautions to take during healing time.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Good Dr
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Professional and took the time to listen to my answers to questions.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor. Very thorough
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I had a great experience with Dr. Ellis. He’s very friendly, personable and knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always friendly. Very knowledgeable. You can tell he really cares about his patients.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
A professional, considerate of my feelings, communicated everything as he was doing it and in a language, I could understand
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very pleased with the service. Friendly Kind, helpful!!!
(2 months 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!
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Using him for years with multiple family members! Amazing dr and very informative!
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
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1107 14th Ave SE Decatur, AL 35601
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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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Mr. Ellis is very friendly and very concerned about his patients. He was very informative about what safety precautions to take during healing time.
Good Dr
Professional and took the time to listen to my answers to questions.
Great doctor. Very thorough
I had a great experience with Dr. Ellis. He’s very friendly, personable and knowledgeable.
Always friendly. Very knowledgeable. You can tell he really cares about his patients.
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!