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Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD
4.4 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Amarillo, TX.
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Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Amarillo, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Amarillo, TX.

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Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Amarillo, TX and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital and Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Ellington Jr has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Dysphagia and Esophageal Motility Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ellington Jr received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ellington Jr is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BSW Access PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bsa Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Inc.
    6700 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Oct 24, 2023
Dr. Ellington seems very professional but also friendly. He explains things clearly.
C. Homan — Oct 24, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Amarillo, TX and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1992. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Hosp-U Tex Sw, Dallas
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Parkland Hosp-U Tx SW
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ellington Jr's profile.

Dr. Ellington Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Dysphagia and Esophageal Motility Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD is affiliated with Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.

Yes, Dr. Richard Ellington Jr, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital

    1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX

  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System

    1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX