William J. Ellis M.D.
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William J. Ellis M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Urologic oncology
- Urology
- Telehealth services
- Robotic surgery
Locations
Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Very caring & optimistic!
Dr. Ellis will be so missed. He is the consummate provider of care!!
Very satisfied with his skill and caring.
Love Dr. Ellis - I will miss him!
Dr. Ellis was excellent, apologized for delay (no problem!) and explained process clearly. I feel very confident and reassured I'm in good hands!
Dr Ellis is very talented in all aspects of being a doctor. He will be missed by his patients and UWMC.
Professional and friendly. And never talked over my head,
I rate my doctor a 4 only because some surveys toss out the 1 and 5 ratings. He is a most excellent doctor!
DR. ELLIS WAS GREAT AND ANSWERED ALL OUR QUESTIONS.
I have told others about Dr. Ellis and what a great job he and his staff have done bummed out when he told me he's retiring.
Don't let Dr Ellis retire
Dr Ellis was very thorough and answered all my questions. He took me through my options and was detailed in his explanations. I felt very comfortable with Dr Ellis.
Dr. Ellis is in a special class of physicians. I was incredibly fortunate to have him perform my surgery. He is extremely informative and sensitive. [...]
Dr. Ellis was terrific. He took plenty of time to carefully respond to each of my concerns. He will be missed.
Dr. Ellis went over and above in his thorough review and explained everything in terms that were easy to understand. His empathy was an 11 out of a possible 10.
Dr. Ellis was compassionate, clear in his descriptions, using visual aids with ease, and decisive in his suggested mode of treatment. I was diagnosed with BPH 2 1/2 years ago, and learned more about treatment options in twenty minutes than I had learned to date
Dr. Ellis is a valued doctor who I would recommend to anyone needing his services.
Dr Ellis was very good in discussing and answering all my questions related to my post operation and monitoring
Great experience with Dr. Ellis, and he will be missed when he sales off into the sunset
Doc Ellis was very thorough!
Dr Ellis is a very talented urologist, the best in Seattle in my book. Great skills, knowledge and bedside manner.
Dr. Ellis took the time to fully explain the surgery, its side effects and long term consequences of the surgery. He was very detailed. He answered all my questions, he was direct, didn't sugar coat anything, and also explained other options aside from the surgery. He did an excellent job.
Dr Ellis was very clear and answered all my questions
Dr. Ellis was very patient with all of our questions and discussions. He did a great job explaining issues, procedures and after effects.
The doctor is always professional and cordial. I feel comfortable with his care. Very informative.
Dr. Ellis was extraordinary. He reviewed my health background, did a thorough exam, and talked me through the surgical procedure that he recommended. His explanations about the physiology of the body organs, the nature of the disease, and the long-term prospects made the decision very clear. For the first time in months, I felt that I understood the nature of the prostate cancer, the special character of my prostate, and the reason why surgery was needed. We discussed alternative treatments, and the side effects of surgery. I felt incredibly well informed and confident in his skills. More broadly, he spent a long time with me, and I felt like he really cared about me as a person.
Dr. Ellis is great
High recommend Dr Ellis
I appreciate this Doctor very much.
Excellent interaction with Dr. Ellis
Cheerful, friendly and also very competent
Dr Ellis was great. Very professional, easy to talk to and provided the necessary info needed to make a decision.
This is my second cancer treated by Doctor Ellis. He is absolutely the best.
Dr. Ellis is an exceptional physician with great 1:1 demeanor and an impressive understanding of all relevant data. I've been lucky enough to meet well over 1000 physicians during my career, there are very few like him.
All questions answered. Details in my chart complete. Prescriptions completed immediately
Dr Ellis Rocks! He's the best!
Really excellent! Listens carefully, engages family nicely as well!
Dr Ellis is an excellent physician!
Dr Ellis is the Best!
None, was treated great from the receptionist that check me in, to the nurse that took my blood pressure. Doctor Ellis and the intern training with him were both great, answered all my questions and we have a plan till next visit.
Love Doctor Ellis - will be very sorry when he retires.
[...] and Dr Ellis were very straightforward and understanding and I felt a sense of compassion that they felt for my condition.
Dr Ellis is excellent!
Dr Ellis is professional, courteous, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and able to talk in terms one can understand. He is data driven but listens well to concerns and curiosity. Able to "read the room" and address accordingly. Best in class surgeon but Beat in Class person as well.
Dr. Ellis is the best
[...] Dr. Ellis William was great.
Keep up the good work. Dr. Ellis and his entire team were exceptional.
Dr. Ellis was great. Very personable.
*Dr. Ellis, and staff were very knowledgeable, and caring during my visit.
Dr. Ellis listened and explained options very well.
About William J. Ellis
William Ellis, M.D., is a board certified urologist at the Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and a UW professor of Urology.
Dr. Ellis is a specialist in urologic oncology. He believes in providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Ellis earned his M.D. at Johns Hopkins. His clinical practice is focused on prostate cancer. He is an expert in nerve sparing open prostatectomy, robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and prostate brachytherapy.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Ellis enjoys spending time with his family.
Education and Training
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Northwestern Memorial HospitalFellowship, 1991, UrologyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - McGaw Medical CtrResidency, 1987, General SurgeryAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - McGaw Medical CtrInternship, 1986, General SurgeryJohns Hopkins School of MedicineMedical education, 1985
Board Certifications
- Urology, 1993, American Board of Urology