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, is now managing Acquaint Gathering (The Ellis and Brent Center) full time. 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.