Dr. Scott J. Ellis, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Ellis practices Orthopedic Surgery in New York, New York.

Physician Profile for Dr. Scott J. Ellis, MD

Address:: 535 East 70th Street; New York, NY 10021

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:

Male

Years Since Graduation: 24

Current Title: Orthopedic Surgery

Physician Website: http://www.hss.edu/physicians_ellis-scott.asp

Five-Star Doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery in Hip and Knee Surgery.

Five-Star Doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery in Spine Surgery.

Five-Star Doctor at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens in Hip and Knee Surgery.

HealthGrades Five-Star Doctors are affiliated with a hospital that is highly rated by HealthGrades; are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society

New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Physician Performs:

Foot surgery, Ankle fusion, Total ankle replacement, Fracture Repair, Bunionectomies, Ankle arthroscopy, Ankle Ligament Reconstruction, Tendon surgery

Patient / Medical Philosophy: Dr. Scott J. Ellis performs a variety of surgical procedures of the foot and ankle, including foot and ankle fusion, total ankle replacement, along with bunion and adult flatfoot reconstruction. He also surgically treats foot and ankle fractures and their long term sequelae. Dr. Ellis has an interest in treating sports injuries of the foot and ankle (including osteochondral injuries, Achilles ruptures, and ankle instability), employing ankle arthroscopy and minimally invasive techniques when possible. His clinical and research interests are focused on ankle and foot arthritis and the adult acquired flatfoot for which he has presented at various national meetings. In addition, Dr. Ellis has a deep interest in using plantar pressure technology to advance the success of foot and ankle reconstruction.

Experience / Training

Specialty:: Orthopedic Surgery; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Scott J. Ellis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.

Medical School:: Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 2002
Internship:: New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
New York, NY 2003
Residency:: Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, NY 2007
Fellowship:: Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, NY 2008

Procedure

Procedure	Number per Year (Approximate)
Foot surgery	-
Ankle fusion	-
Total ankle replacement	-
Fracture Repair	-
Bunionectomies	-
Ankle arthroscopy	-
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction	-
Tendon surgery	-

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Scott J. Ellis, MD as of 11/22/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Scott J. Ellis, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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