Care Philosophy
Henry B. Ellis, M.D.“As a parent of two kids in a mega industry of youth sports, I treat each patient the way I want my family to be treated. Some situations are not black and white, either you can or can’t play, but require a more deliberate interval and progressive stages. I tell families as your sports medicine surgeon, I am supposed to tell you this, but as a dad of young athletes, I might do this instead.”
About
Henry B. Ellis, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. He also serves as an assistant chief of staff, medical director of clinical research and program director of Sports Medicine Fellowship at Scottish Rite for Children.
Dr. Ellis is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Ellis treats a range of complex conditions including hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans, fractures, knee injuries and sports-related hip conditions. He is recognized for his expertise in hip preservation, sports medicine and the treatment of complex orthopedic conditions in young athletes.
Dr. Ellis has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed research, scientific abstracts and invited presentations focused on pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. His work has helped advance the understanding and treatment of sports injuries, knee disorders and hip conditions in children and teens.
Dr. Ellis is actively involved in numerous professional societies including the American Orthopaedic Association, Pediatric Research In Sports Medicine, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Texas Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Ellis earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed a general surgery internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas before pursuing fellowship training in sports medicine at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. He also completed advanced fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ellis is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 20 years of experience in medicine, his leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to help young athletes return safely to the activities they love while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
