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Dr. Donald Ellingsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (28)
Map Pin Small Spokane, WA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Donald Ellingsen, MD

Dr. Donald Ellingsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Spokane, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Newport Hospital and Health Services, Providence Mount Carmel Hospital and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Dr. Ellingsen, completed a residency at Mayo Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Ellingsen an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Ellingsen works at Practice in Spokane, WA with other offices in Spokane Valley, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ellingsen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    601 W 5th Ave Ste 500, Spokane, WA 99204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 344-2663
  2. 2
    Multicare Valley Hospital
    12606 E Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 344-2663
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    Multicare Deaconess Hospital
    800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 458-5800
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  • Newport Hospital and Health Services
  • Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

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Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
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    About Dr. Donald Ellingsen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
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    • 1194791343
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mayo Clinic
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Washington State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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