Practice Experience: Dr. Ellis started practice in 1984 as a faculty member in the University of Tennessee Department of Pediatrics. During his three years with UTMG, he worked with Dr. Frizzell to help build the General Pediatric practice and taught medical students and pediatric residents. In 1987, he left the University and UTMG to join Health First Medical Group where he served as Chief of Pediatrics from 1989 to 1997 and as Medical Director from 1997 to April 2001. In April 2001 he joined Pediatric Consultants, P.C. Dr. Ellis remains a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Tennessee Department of Pediatrics on a voluntary basis. 

» Chief of Pediatric Medicine, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 2004-2009
» Past-President of Memphis & Mid-South Pediatric Society, 1987

Hobbies and Other Interests: Genealogy research, sports, old movies, fiction novels, spending time with family.