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Dr. Alan Ellis, MD

Dr. Alan Ellis, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Ellis, MD is a general surgeon in Germantown, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and Methodist University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Methodist Medical Group

7705 Poplar Ave Ste 310 Germantown, TN 38138

Make an Appointment

(901) 516-6300

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ellis is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi Oxford, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ellis specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ellis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ellis

5.0

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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2nd chance – Mar 18, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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M. Avis – Dec 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2023
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Jun 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Seletha Franklin – Aug 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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D. Beaty – Nov 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Regina Gibson – Dec 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Beverley in Memphis , TN – Oct 26, 2018
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About Me

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Doctor

biography

Doctor

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Memphis State University, Memphis, Tn

    Undergraduate School

  • Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Methodist Medical Group

Methodist Medical Group - General Surgery7705 Poplar Ave Ste 310 Germantown, TN 38138
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

    1100 Belk Blvd
    Oxford, MS 38655
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave
    Memphis, TN 38104
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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