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Dr. David Ellington, MD

Dr. David Ellington, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. David Ellington, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ellington has extensive experience in Gynecologic Surgery and Gynecologic Conditions. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

2000 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Ellington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ellington

4.5

17 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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Debi – Apr 19, 2024
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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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Melanie Davis – May 19, 2023
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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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Apr 05, 2023
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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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Debbie W – Jan 11, 2023
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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
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Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 17, 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
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Jul 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sherry George – Aug 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kimberly Moore in OXFORD – Dec 03, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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P. Golden in Boaz, AL – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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D Jackson in Birmingham, AL – Sep 07, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Carolyn Daugherty in Montgomery, AL – Mar 19, 2016
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Dr. David Ellington, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ellington has extensive experience in Gynecologic Surgery and Gynecologic Conditions. He graduated from University...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    University of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC2000 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
    1
    St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
    2
    Office3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 800 Birmingham, AL 35243
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UAB Hospital

      1802 6th Ave S
      Birmingham, AL 35233
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

      810 Saint Vincents Dr
      Birmingham, AL 35205
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      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

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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