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Dr. Thomas J. Ellis’ practice focuses exclusively on hip pain in the young adult (60 years of age or younger), and he has developed expertise in the treatment of hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, and hip arthritis. In addition, he has extensive experience treating hip conditions in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or Generalized Joint Hypermobility Disorders.
Each year Dr. Ellis performs over 200 hip arthroscopies, 70 periacetabular osteotomies for hip dysplasia, and 300 anterior hip replacements. His patient referrals come from Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan, and he is recognized as a national expert in the treatment of hip conditions.
His team includes two physician assistants, a physical therapist, and a sports psychologist, providing an integrated care approach for the patient. Our physical therapist is a national leader in hip rehabilitation who has taught nationally/internationally and published on the subject. The team works closely with the patient’s local physical therapist to ensure the best outcome.
Dr. Ellis has an active research program. He is a member of a multicenter research group which is focused on the treatment of hip disorders. As part of his research, all surgical patients are asked to participate in an outcomes research database. This database will collect preoperative and postoperative outcome data with the goal to improve our understanding of various hip conditions and optimize patient outcomes.
Dr. Ellis obtained his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He subsequently completed his orthopedic residency at Texas A&M University. In addition, he has completed fellowship training in total joint arthroplasty and orthopedic trauma. Following this, he completed an AO European travelling fellowship with Professor Reinhold Ganz in Bern Switzerland, as well with Professor Harold Tscherne in Hannover, Germany. Dr Ellis has over 70 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Additionally, he has been an invited speaker both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Ellis has received numerous professional awards and is ranked among the top orthopedic surgeons in the country, consistently being voted to the prestigious America’s Best Doctors® lists by his peers.
He enjoys many other activities outside of orthopedic surgery, including spending time with his wife and three children, hunting, fishing and watersports.
Dr. Ellis welcomes patients seeking second opinions and will perform medical record/films reviews. Please contact his office directly at 614-827-8545 for additional information regarding record review.
For a more detailed review of the conditions and procedures that Dr. Ellis treats, you may click here to visit his personal website. You may also click here to view a copy of his full CV.
Commonly Treated Conditions
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Location
Education
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Undergraduate:
Stanford University -
Medical School:
Vanderbilt University -
Orthopedic Residency:
Texas A&M University -
AO Trauma Fellowship:
John Border Memorial, Bern/CH, Hannover/GER -
Fellowship:
Orthopaedic Trauma, Hennepin County Medical Center -
Fellowship:
Total Joint Arthoplasty, Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Nationally Recognized Expert in Hip Conditions -
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors - Best Doctors 2013-2020
- Outstanding Orthopedics Educator Award, OHSU Hospital 2007
Associations
- International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Orthopedic Association (AOA)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
- Columbus Orthopedic Society (COS)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Dublin Family Medicine -
Research
Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Hip Preservation - Sports Medicine Symposium
Care Team
Dana Mickle, PA-C
"There is nothing better than seeing a patient through their recovery journey. I feel honored to do that alongside Dr. Ellis and his team."
Education / Training
- Otterbein University, BA
- Baldwin Wallace University, MS, Physician Assistant Studies
Bio
Dana graduated from Otterbein in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Studies. She then continued her academic career attending Baldwin Wallace University and graduated in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Medical Science. She is a board-certified physician assistant and joined Dr. Ellis’s team upon graduating.
When not at Orthopedic ONE, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, and their two dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
What are the treatment options for knee arthritis?
Nonsurgical treatment options may include personalized exercise, weight management, physical therapy, activity modification, corticosteroid injections and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Depending on the extent of joint damage, other options may include biologic therapies, cartilage restoration, osteotomy, partial knee replacement or total knee replacement. Orthopedic ONE’s joint preservation specialists work to preserve the natural joint and delay replacement whenever appropriate.
When is a hip replacement recommended?
Hip replacement may be considered when advanced arthritis or significant joint deterioration causes ongoing pain and reduced function. Younger or active patients with early-stage arthritis, labral tears or structural hip conditions may be candidates for treatments designed to preserve the natural joint.
An orthopedic hip specialist can assess the condition and determine whether joint preservation or hip replacement should be considered.
What is the difference between arthritis and a sports injury?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition caused by cartilage breakdown. It can lead to chronic pain, swelling, stiffness and structural changes within a joint. Orthopedic ONE provides joint preservation treatments intended to relieve symptoms and slow joint deterioration.
Sports injuries are generally related to overuse, repetitive activity, collisions or falls. They may include strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations and tendon or ligament tears. These conditions are evaluated through Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.