Marco F. Ellis, MD

Marco F. Ellis, MD

4.9 
993 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medicine logoNorthwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Is your insurance accepted? Select plan

CALL
Practice Website

Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 2005
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2012
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University/University of Maryland - 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

View Faculty Profile

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.

Read Ratings FAQs

Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

993 Ratings

Sort By Newest

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

Sort By Newest
89 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is very personable, courteous and knowledgeable about my situation. I have every confidence in him and his abilities.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 30, 2023

5.0

He is excellent in all respects.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis make me feel less fearful and more comfortable about my upcoming procedure.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (1)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is very nice. He explained everything to me. He was charming and understanding.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is so professional and smart. I can’t imagine a doctor more skilled and knowledgeable than Dr Ellis. He listens and worked to understand what I want and need. He is also personable and kind. I ask a lot of questions and he always answers and works to ensure I understood. Very decent human being. I always feel I am in good hands.

Was this helpful? Yes (1) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 23, 2023

5.0

This was an initial meeting with Dr. Ellis. Based on what he said could be done after a brief exam, I felt comfortable with his prescribed action plan.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 23, 2023

5.0

Amazing Dr! He is knowledgeable and thoughtful. He listened to me and delivered what I desired as closely as he could. And I think he did an amazing job.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 23, 2023

5.0

He listens and addressed all my concerns

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 23, 2023

5.0

Knows his business

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 22, 2023

5.0

Very knowledge explains everything answers questions caring

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 18, 2023

5.0

Highly qualified

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 18, 2023

5.0

He gave options with realistic expectations and outcomes.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 17, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Very clear on what will happen and what to expect. Very reassuring and puts you at ease. Answers all of your questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 11, 2023

5.0

It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Ellis. I have seen him several times for Botox treatments and will continue to do so. He is always kind and makes you feel comfortable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 11, 2023

5.0

He is a good listener and uses what I share to help resolve my issues.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 09, 2023

5.0

Explained everything well and answered my questions

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 04, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, took ample time to explain the procedure and the potential results.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

August 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis seems like a very good surgeon.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 31, 2023

5.0

He listened to me and gave me the attention I needed.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is super calm. He is wicked smart and I feel like he will do what is best for me. I would like a little more time for visits but not his fault. All doctors are like that. NW is a busy place. Getting to know patients is so important. It put the nerves at ease. More time to answer all my questions

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis was friendly and knowledgeable. Most important he was respectful and listened to my questions and concerns.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 17, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and skilled .

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 14, 2023

5.0

The results of my surgery are what Dr. Ellis represented to me and what I was expecting.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellis is very thorough, takes the time with his patients and is excellent at what he does 100% confidence in him during the most tragic time in my life

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is always so kind, professional, and very knowledgeable. He is the top of his profession and I feel safer knowing he has such a great resume/training.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

July 11, 2023

5.0

Caring, professional, a great communicator

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 23, 2023

5.0

He is insightful and direct and thoughtful and really clear and informative

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 22, 2023

5.0

His ideas of addressing my situation were great.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 21, 2023

5.0

Thorough, personable and outstanding results. A++!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 19, 2023

5.0

His work was very good though I did not meet him prior to the surgery since what he did happened while I was under the anesthetic. He didn’t see me after the surgery either.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 16, 2023

5.0

I have seen his work on some of his patients, that is what prompted me to seek him out

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellis is phenomenal and takes the time and care to explain everything. He was so kind and nice about the whole process and I would highly recommend anyone going to him

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 16, 2023

5.0

very informative and skilled.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis was informative, logical, thoughtful and very direct. Gave me realistic options and the ramifications of each choice. Exactly the kind of medical professional everyone would want.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 12, 2023

5.0

Caring

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon He knows what he doing and really believe in making his patients happy. Provides me with good care and he is patient with me.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 07, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained everything and did a good job

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

June 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough. Took time to listen and investigate. Personable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 31, 2023

5.0

He is thoughtful, thorough concerned and nice

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 31, 2023

5.0

Calm, cool demeanor and made me feel comfortable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 26, 2023

5.0

Explained everything thoroughly. Excellent interaction.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 24, 2023

5.0

Your institution is fortunate to have physicians of his caliber in your practice.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 22, 2023

5.0

I had a complication after surgery that seemed never-ending. Dr. Ellis and his team (nurse Lauren) was very attentive, encouraging and empathetic to my situation. I was very fearful that I wouldn't get better however, Nurse Lauren said to me, "we will get you through this"; something I've held on to each time I became discouraged. I don't live in the area so I travel back and forth, which they work with me each office visit and make sure I am able to contact and reach them, if needed. I am finally making progress and I couldn't have asked for anything else in a Dr and Nurse.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 22, 2023

5.0

He is a great surgeon and caring.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 19, 2023

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and knows his craft well.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 15, 2023

4.0

Have not met him yet , but my incision looks great! He did an excelleant job

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 11, 2023

5.0

He was thorough and has good bedside manner

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 09, 2023

4.0

Dr. Ellis was dismissive, especially when I was trying to explain what symptoms I was experiencing. For example, on the date of my appointment I was explaining how my keloid was becoming abscessed and the area was swollen. However, Dr. Ellis began telling me I was experiencing stress along the neck area, and I clearly was not. As he continued to talk I was attempting to share with him, that wasn't the issue, and he eventually stopped talking and prescribed an antibiotic. Had he checked my chart he would have noticed I was recently prescribed another antibiotic for a sinus infection and had completed that regimen two days prior to this appointment. Overall, Dr. Ellis is extremely knowledgeable about his area of expertise.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent results

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

May 03, 2023

5.0

He explain so I understand the procedure

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 24, 2023

5.0

My surgery went very smoothly. However, accommodations requested on my pre-op form were not implemented for my surgery.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellis is awesome. I have seen him several times now from breast reconstruction to Botox treatments. He is definitely one of a kind.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 19, 2023

5.0

He is very well versed and remembers prior conversations. I appreciate that.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 19, 2023

5.0

Very professional and kind 👍🏽

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 14, 2023

5.0

He is a five star doctor with no bad reviews!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis was thorough, confident and professional. He made me feel comfortable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 12, 2023

5.0

Very pleased

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 11, 2023

5.0

He’s great straight to the point of consultation.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 10, 2023

5.0

Didn’t meet him but I heard he was great at supervising the operation

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellis is an excellent physician. Wonderful results after surgery. Great personality.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

April 06, 2023

5.0

He's always there for his patients. Makes time during appointments to go over everything and is very patient with questions.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 31, 2023

5.0

I am a healthcare worker myself. I believe in providing patient satisfaction and support. I received both during my visit!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 31, 2023

5.0

He was very professional and took care of my situation even tho I wasn't his patient. Thank you I appreciate all you did !!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 23, 2023

5.0

Skill and bedside manner.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis’ calm and friendly manner eased my fears and worries regarding my surgery. I knew I was in great hands from the beginning which allowed me to look forward to my surgery day with excitement instead of anxiety. Very happy with my results!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ellis is the best. This is my second procedure performed by him and I have been pleased both times. He is very knowledgeable and really good at what he does. He also made me feel comfortable before going into the operating room.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 10, 2023

5.0

I have not seen any reason to make me question his ability and knowledge.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 06, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and detailed explanation. Excellent overall impression.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 06, 2023

4.0

Very capable as a surgeon but very, very stoic and to-the-point/ lacking emotion in bedside manner, which can feel a little off-putting!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 03, 2023

5.0

My surgery outcome was great

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis has taken great care of me. He take time to explain things to me and he is very patient. I will recommended my friend and family to him.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Marco Ellis is wonderful. He treats his patients with compassion. He listens and answers any questions the patient may have. He treats the whole person.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Marco Ellis has been incredible. Very thoughtful, and always aware of my personal needs

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

March 01, 2023

5.0

Dr.Ellis is very professional and very knowledgeable. I consider myself lucky to have found him.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Marco Ellis is OUTSTANDING! He listens to my wants, is very empathetic to my needs, and very informative.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 23, 2023

5.0

Professor, available and subject matter expert.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 23, 2023

5.0

I am very pleased with the outcome of my treatment. I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. He’s highly skilled and has excellent bedside manner. It’s obvious that he truly cares about his patients.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis is kind and respectful. He takes time with me and answers all of my questions. He is very knowledgeable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 14, 2023

5.0

A great experience!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 10, 2023

5.0

Professional and kind surgeon.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 09, 2023

5.0

Very understanding and made me feel comfortable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 09, 2023

5.0

I definitely love the outcome of my facial feminization surgery

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 08, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable friendly

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ellis made me feel comfortable right away. He really listened to my needs and was thorough in asking questions that made it easier for us to have a meeting of the minds of what was best for me. He is thoughtful and easy to communicate with. I went into both surgeries knowing that Dr. Ellis was going to do a great job and he did. He does beautiful work!

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 06, 2023

5.0

Very professional, courteous, and personable.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 03, 2023

5.0

Patient. Deeply Knowledgeable. Expertise. Wonderful bedside manner.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

February 01, 2023

5.0

He’s a great surgeon, I’m so happy with the outcome of my surgeries.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!

January 25, 2023

5.0

Extremely informative, courteous, friendly and polite. Excellent bedside manners.

Was this helpful? Yes (0) No (0)

Thanks for your feedback!
View more reviews

Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Zimmer Biomet

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

View More Disclosures