General Info

Dr. Rodney L. Ellis has been a board-certified primary care internist for over 25 years and for the latter part of those years has become committed to preventing such diseases as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. These disorders are overwhelmingly caused by unhealthy behavior patterns in eating and inactivity. In addition, as a Christian physician, Dr. Ellis has a unique interest in the relationship of spirituality and health. Where possible and appropriate, he has a commitment to assist in his patientsââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢ improved health through their spirituality. He has sought training in bariatrics and is now a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He is not interested in being simply a ââ"šÂ¬Ã…“diet pill doctor,ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ but wants to develop individualized solutions for overweight people that are effective, long-term, and promote health and well being.