See All Spine Surgeons in Murrells Inlet, SC
Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD Icon-share Share Profile
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
2.9 (42)
Map Pin Small Murrells Inlet, SC
Accepting new patients
37 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 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Wake Forest University and is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ellison, completed a residency at University of South Alabama. Patients rated Dr. Ellison an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Ellison works at Practice in Murrells Inlet, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Piriformis Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Advertisement
These providers are on the medical staff of Grand Strand Medical Center
Compare with other Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Ellison with our nearby Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialists at Grand Strand Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Gene Massey, MD
Dr. Gene Massey, MD
4.8 (53)
View Profile
These providers are on the medical staff of Grand Strand Medical Center.

Dr. Ellison's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tidelands Waccamaw Orthopaedics and Spine
    4040 Highway 17 Unit 101, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 652-8160
  2. 2
    Tidelands Health Neurosciences
    4040 Highway 17 Unit 301, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 652-8205

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.
Piriformis Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Piriformis Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sciatica
  • View other providers who treat Sciatica
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
  • View other providers who treat Ataxia
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Bone Spur
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
  • View other providers who treat Bursitis
Cancer
  • View other providers who treat Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chordoma
  • View other providers who treat Chordoma
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
  • View other providers who treat Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Bone Scan
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Fluid Test
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
McMurray's Test
Minimally Invasive Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Check your insurance
    Close Icon
    Please double-check when making an appointment.

    View All Accepted Carriers

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews
    Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

    Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

    2.9
    Average provider rating
    Based on 42 ratings
    Patient Ratings (42)
    5 Star
    (19)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (0)
    1 Star
    (22)
    Leave a review

    How was your appointment with Dr. Ellison?

    Read more reviews on Healthgrades
    Photo: Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD
    How would you rate your experience with Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD?
    • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ellison to family and friends

    Dr. Ellison's Office & Staff

    • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
    • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
    • Staff friendliness and courteousness
    • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

    Experience with Dr. Ellison

    • Level of trust in provider's decisions
    • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
    • How well provider listens and answers questions
    • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

    Tell Us About Yourself

    • Your gender:
    • Your age group:
    • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

    Finish Here

    • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
      Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD.

    About Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

    • *Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
    Years of Experience
    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1780630574
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Maryland Institute Of Emergency Medical Services Systems
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of South Alabama
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Ellison has seen patients for Piriformis Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ellison on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    42 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ellison, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ellison appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

    Are you Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD?

    Claim your profile through Healthgrades to keep it updated and reach more patients.

    It’s free and only takes a minute.

    CLAIM MY PROFILE

    Search

    Primary Care
    Close Icon

    In the event of a medical emergency, dial 911 or visit your closest emergency room immediately.

    © 2005-2024 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.