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Dr. Thomas Ellis, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (102)
Map Pin Small State College, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Ellis, DO

Dr. Thomas Ellis, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in State College, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE and is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, Fulton County Medical Center, Penn Highlands Dubois and Penn Highlands Elk. Patients rated Dr. Ellis an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Ellis works at Practice in State College, PA with other offices in Reedsville, PA and Altoona, PA. 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. Ellis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uoc Surgical Services Ltd
    101 Regent Ct, State College, PA 16801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 231-2101
  2. 2
    Mount Nittany Physician Group
    96 Kish Rd, Reedsville, PA 17084 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 231-2101
  3. 3
    University Orthopedics Center
    3000 FAIRWAY DR, Altoona, PA 16602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 942-1166

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mount Nittany Medical Center
  • Fulton County Medical Center
  • Penn Highlands Dubois
  • Penn Highlands Elk

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Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Knee Osteophyte
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Replacement
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235234428
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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