About
S. in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University. He completed medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and finished his Family Medicine residency in Huntsville, Alabama in 1995. Early in his career, he and his wife Shannon spent several months working at a mission hospital in Zimbabwe. That experience shaped his approach to accessible, resourceful medicine.
He then spent 15 years in private practice in Jackson, Alabama, providing outpatient and inpatient care, surgical obstetrics, and emergency medicine. During that time he developed a deep interest in end-of-life care and earned board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He served as an adjunct professor for the University of South Alabama, hosting medical students and residents in his rural practice. His passion for teaching led him to Tuscaloosa, where he became Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Residency Director at the University of Alabama. He taught there for 11 years, earning multiple awards for mentorship. A growing focus on neurological and mental health conditions brought him to Novus Neurology before he founded Wellspring Direct Care in 2024. That summer, he served as part of the NBC/Comcast medical team at the Paris Olympics. Outside the office, Dr. Ellis tends his Pickens County farm, stays active in his church, and follows both Mississippi State and Alabama sports.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Mississippi State University, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Huntsville, AL (completed 1995)
Additional Training
Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, University of South Alabama; Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Residency Director, University of Alabama
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ellis right for?
Dr. Ellis suits patients who want a primary care physician with broad clinical depth. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or obesity will benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. He is a strong fit for patients dealing with mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and panic disorder. Women seeking primary gynecologic care, hormone management, or STI testing will find his scope comprehensive. Patients facing serious illness or end-of-life planning benefit from his board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. College students and families with children ages four and older also fit well at Wellspring.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ellis manages a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, ADHD, and neurological disorders. He also provides women's health care, men's health care, and end-of-life and palliative medicine.
Yes. Dr. Ellis holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He earned his Family Medicine certification after completing his residency in Huntsville, Alabama in 1995.
Dr. Ellis completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Mississippi State University. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his Family Medicine residency in Huntsville, Alabama in 1995.
Dr. Ellis has a clinical passion for mental health. He treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, and ADHD. His interest deepened during his years at Novus Neurology, where he focused on neurological and psychiatric conditions before founding Wellspring.
Yes. Dr. Ellis holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He developed this expertise during his 15 years in rural practice in Jackson, Alabama, where he regularly cared for patients at the end of life.
Dr. Ellis wanted to deliver high-quality, accessible care without the barriers that insurance-driven systems create. His decades of practice across rural Alabama, academic medicine, and specialty care gave him a clear picture of what patients actually need. Wellspring reflects that vision.
Yes. Dr. Ellis spent 11 years as Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Residency Director at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He also served as an adjunct professor for the University of South Alabama and mentored students and residents in his rural Jackson practice. He received multiple awards for his teaching and mentorship.
Dr. Ellis sees children ages four and older who have completed their four-year-old vaccine series. He also provides sick care for member children of any age. Parents interested in college student memberships for their children can contact the practice directly.
Dr. Ellis performs a broad range of in-office procedures. These include biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy for warts and skin tags, laceration repairs, joint and trigger point injections, and splinting for injuries. Most in-office procedures carry no additional charge for members.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026