Health Policy and Faculty Development, Georgetown University and the Robert Graham Center, Washington, DC
Family and Community Medicine, Southern Illinois University Decatur Family Medicine Residency Program, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Bachelor's degree, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican Medical AssociationIllinois State Medical Society
In the Department of Family Medicine, Dr. Ellington provides comprehensive care for a wide range of acute and chronic care services to family members of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients. Care is centered on family and our physicians work in partnership with you to maintain wellness through patient education, appropriate screenings and regular checkups.
I am currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve. In my personal time, I love working out and lifting weights. I also enjoy outdoor activities with my family, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and kayaking.
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I became a doctor because I want to help people. Growing up in a rural community where I saw many people unable to access healthcare, I wanted to change that. That is why I chose to be a doctor, a family physician, and practice in a rural community.
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