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Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
2.9 (38)
Map Pin Small Murrells Inlet, SC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Murrells Inlet, SC. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

Dr. Ellison works at Tidelands Health Orthopedics in Murrells Inlet, SC. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Ellison's Office Locations

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    Tidelands Health Orthopedics at Murrells Inlet
    4040 Highway 17 Unit 105, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 652-8160

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  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

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    2.9
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    Sep 01, 2022
    I wish his patients understood he is not a counselor. He is a surgeon and I regret the truth hurts.
    Sandra Rollings — Sep 01, 2022
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    About Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1780630574
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Maryland Institute Of Emergency Medical Services Systems
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ellison is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ellison has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Ellison works at Tidelands Health Orthopedics in Murrells Inlet, SC. View the full address on Dr. Ellison’s profile.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Ellison. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ellison.

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