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Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Ellison, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Murrells Inlet, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

4040 Highway 17 Unit 101 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Make an Appointment

(843) 652-8160

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ellison specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ellison's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ellison

2.8

43 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
53%
53%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
An EX Patient – Dec 26, 2024
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
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May 02, 2023
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 14, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
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R U N ! ! ! ! – 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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Sandra Rollings – Sep 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patient – Jun 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Deanna Causey – Sep 24, 2021
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
RobN – Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ryan Rollings – Oct 29, 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
Helpful
Sheila Phillips – Jul 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Delbert McCoullough – Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Awesome spinal surgeon – Dec 06, 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
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
VacationOopsie – Aug 16, 2018
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 30, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Myrtle Beach, SC – Nov 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe Moynihan in Murrells Inlet, SC – Mar 14, 2017
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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Maryland Institute Of Emergency Medical Services Systems

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of South Alabama

    Residency Hospital

  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Georgetown Physician Associates LLC4040 Highway 17 Unit 101 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Practice

Unavail4040 Highway 17 Unit 301 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher 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

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd
    Georgetown, SC 29440

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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