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Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (42)
Map Pin Small Amarillo, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Amarillo, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital and Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Ellington Jr, completed a residency at Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas. Patients rated Dr. Ellington Jr an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Ellington Jr works at Practice in Amarillo, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Dysphagia and Esophageal Motility Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Ellington Jr's Office Locations

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    Bsa Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Inc.
    6700 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 358-0200

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  • Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205879632
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Parkland Hosp-U Tx SW
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ellington Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ellington Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ellington Jr works at Practice in Amarillo, TX. View the full address on Dr. Ellington Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Ellington Jr has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, Dysphagia and Esophageal Motility Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ellington Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    42 patients have reviewed Dr. Ellington Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ellington Jr.

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