ENT of GKC - Dr. John C. Ellis


Our Staff Lynn H. Roh, MD, FACS Jay A. Dunfield, MD Ann B. Robinson, MD Chad R. Marrs, MD William B. Mangum, MD, FACS John C. Ellis, MD, FACS Andrew S. Pavlovich, MD, FACS Kelvin L. Walls, MD Mark O. Covington, MD Audiology and Allergy	John C. Ellis, MD, FACS Board-Certified Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist MD: UMKC School of Medicine (1980) Internship: Truman Medical Center (General Surgery, 1981) Children’s Mercy Hospital Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1981-1985) BA: Biology, University of Missouri – Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (1978) Patient Care Dr. Ellis’ philosophy is to listen carefully to the patients, provide thorough examinations, order tests judiciously and then explain and teach his patients how to stay healthy. He enjoys getting to know his patients and their families. He stays in close communication with the patient’s primary care physicians to coordinate care and minimize duplication of effort for the patient. Member: American Academy of Otolaryngology; American Medical Association; Metropolitan Medical Association; Missouri Medical Association; Mayo Alumni Association; Independence Chamber of Commerce Honors, Appointments and Awards: Chairman of Surgery, St. Mary’s Hospital - Blue Springs, MO – 1987 Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – 1989 Chairman of Surgery, Independence Regional Health Center- Independence, MO – 1990 Chairman of Surgery, Medical Center of Independence- Independence, MO – 1992 Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Kansas University School of Medicine – 1993 Board of Trustees – Independence Regional Health Center – 1994-1998 President of the Medical Staff – Independence Regional Health Center – 1995-1997 Board of Directors – Carondelet Health System – 2001-2004 Chairman of Surgery, Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit, MO – 2006 & 2007 Past President of the Medical Staff and Medical Director of Surgery – St. Mary’s Hospital – 2003 President-Elect St. Luke’s East Medical Staff- Present Additional Training: Dive Medicine Problems Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment Minimally Invasive Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery Active Staff: St. Mary’s Hospital - Blue Springs, MO St. Mary’s Surgical Center- Blue Springs, MO Centerpoint Medical Center - Independence, MO Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center - Independence, MO Saint Luke’s East - Lee’s Summit, MO Saint Luke’s East Surgicenter - Lee’s Summit, MO Cheryl Ellis, Dr. Ellis’ wife and former office assistant/former private surgical assistant, is now the owner of the Acquaint Gathering Event Venue and can be reached at www.acquaintgathering.com. Angela is Dr. Ellis’ Medical Assistant. She schedules tests, procedures and helps with insurance pre-authorization for patients. Dr. Ellis is accepting new patients and would enjoy getting to know you and help you with any Ear, Nose and Throat concerns.