Dr. Michael J. Ellison, MD | Santa Cruz, CA | Critical Care Medicine

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Dr. Ellison graduated from the Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1987. He works in Santa Cruz, CA and 3 other locations and specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonology. Dr. Ellison is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.8

30 Ratings
39 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
24 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Michael John Ellison, frequently highlighting his professionalism, compassion, and thorough care. Reviews commend his exceptional ability to listen, his clear communication, and the confidence he instills in patients regarding their treatment. There are no negative comments present in the reviews, indicating overwhelmingly positive experiences among patients. Overall, Dr. Ellison is regarded as a caring and personable physician who is attentive to patient needs.

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Dr. Ellison was superb. He did an amazing job of reviewing my issue, Assessing the situation, andexplaining the treatment, I feel very confident that I'm getting proper care.

May 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Another great doctor

April 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Always enjoy coming into the office Dr. Ellison and his staff are very nice

March 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Ellison is the finest medical doctor I've ever received care for. I'm

February 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ellison is a wonderful doctor who is enthusiastic and genuinely interested in his patients. He listened to and responded to all my concerns, educated me about my symptoms, and gave me the information I needed to make an informed decision about next steps. I highly recommend him!!

February 4th, 2025

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Dr. Ellison is professional, kind, compassionate, intelligent, caring, and took the time to chat with me with no rush.

January 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very professional & personal

November 12th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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The best doctor I have ever been to

October 20th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ellison is a very possitive and knowledgeable doctor

October 19th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Love the care I get from Dr Ellison

October 9th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican Pulmonology

1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 226-3225

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican

1595 Soquel Dr Suite 230Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 462-7700

Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz

2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 477-2200


Dr. Michael John Ellison, MD	Nicholas Andrew Collins	Dr. Nicole Aprol Baisden, MD	Dr. Tuong N. Vu, MD
Critical Care Medicine	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Pulmonology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.8 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English			Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	Baltimore , MD	Rancho Cordova , CA	Santa Cruz , CA
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences			Med School: Unif. Svs Univ of Health Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Cedars Sinai Medical Center

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Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1987

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