Marco F. Ellis, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Plastic Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery

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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

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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4.9

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1411 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

professional, empathetic, good at explaining

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ellis demonstrated professionalism, skill, and genuine compassion. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered questions thoroughly, and made sure I felt comfortable with the treatment plan. His bedside manner was calm and reassuring, which made a stressful situation easier to navigate. I appreciated his attention to detail and the confidence he instilled throughout the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking surgical care.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ellis was patient and he took the time to listen to my concerns and explain how the procedure worked and my options. He didn't make me feel rushed. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Polite, caring and a good surgeon.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Ellis has been professional and personable during this season in my and my husband's life.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

He was calm and was able to explain everything on a way that made sense and made me feel comfortable.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ellis is the best doctor I have ever had. Incredibly knowledgable, and potentially the first of 10 other doctors over the last 6 years to finally narrow down my ongoing medical issue. Very informative and easy going, again, by far the best doctor I have ever had.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Good service

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February 04, 2026

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ellis. From the first consultation, I felt heard, respected and genuinely cared for. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable throughout every step of the process. He even took the time to chat with my husband during every visit. At a month post op, the results have exceeded my expectations along with the professionalism, skill and compassion of Dr. Ellis. Highly recommend him along with his nursing staff.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Experiences and confident. Compassionate and knowledgeable.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Best doctor hands down. I would recommend him to anyone considering a procedure. He treated me like a person. Not a patient.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Calm and cool as a cucumber

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January 22, 2026

5.0

I have felt nothing but confident about my medical care from Dr. Ellis. I have received high quality, compassionate care and I am excited about my results.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He's a very understanding, empathetic, kind surgeon who works with you to achieve your goals

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January 14, 2026

5.0

He answered all questions fully

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ellis was very pleasant in presenting all the info that I needed for the type of proceedure I am contemplating.. very knowledgable of his craft

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ellis was able to provide me with the answers to questions I had regarding my medical need in seeing him.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent and skilled doctor. He is also so kind and understanding.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He made me feel comfortable

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December 31, 2025

5.0

As I stated Dr Ellis is a great listener. He is so knowledgeable. I never have to worry that I am getting the best care possible. It is such a strength of NW that they have a diverse group of Doctors. There is no better doctor or surgeon at NW. feel lucky to have such great care.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

He took care of my daughter on a complicated nerve decompression surgery for migraines. Professional, courtesy, knowledgeable and answered our questions. More suffering pt.need to be told about this surgery.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Amazing doctor! Breaks everything down so you understand and give options

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Marco F. Ellis MD hes a professional doctor .he knows how to talk he makes me very happy and comfortable let the heavenly father guide him.he did well for me surgery was good

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis & staff

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Helpful and responsive

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is an excellent physician and extremely talented surgeon.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is very professional, listen to you and care about you

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis is a fantastic surgeon. I have had numerous surgeries performed after my accident. Excellent work

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional and knowledgeable.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis worked very focused and and was soft spoken did an excellent job - thank you

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis provides excellent care! We make decisions together and I would recommend him to everyone!

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis is the best cosmetic surgeon. Dr Ellis was very kind, patient and explained everything in detail. He also presents himself very nicely and didn't try to talk me into doing things with my body that weren't needed. He really is the best!

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Thoroughness in explaining everything

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Our consultation was amazing. It was informative, warm, and very collaborative. My husband and I feel confident in the plan of care approach designed by Dr Ellis and the concerns we have about the life changes that are going to transpire in our very near future. Thank you, Dr Ellis for relieving our concerns

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November 17, 2025

5.0

His skill, professionalism and concern for your well-being are top notch.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Ellis' approach. He is a skilled surgeon. I am very happy with my results.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

He's so nice, made sure I was doing ok, I would highly recommend.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is very pleasant and professional. He always asks me how I felt about the results of last time before doing the current procedure, which I find very considerate. I always get a result I'm pleased with, and the consistency is comforting.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He thoroughly explained procedures and expected outcomes from his perspective and mine. He is genuinely interested in how you are feeling postoperatively. Easy to reach his staff for any questions or concerns.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

During the procedure was asking me if I was ok and explained what he was doing.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

He's nice

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Marco Ellis is very skilled at his craft and demonstrates compassion towards his patients. He listens well to his patient's concerns allowing them to feel heard, addresses all questions with concrete answers, reduces any fears towards surgery/process, and is overall just a very kind human. I would highly recommend Dr. Ellis to anyone in my network.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Hi! I just wrote a detailed summary about Dr. Ellis & his team a day ago. Not sure if this is referring to the same service, but please see my prior response. Dr. Ellis is an excellent surgeon, delivering a comforting experience & stellar results.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

In addition to providing results completely consistent with his consultation, his bedside manner sets the standard in healthcare. He is compassionate, empathetic & kind. He was in step with my thoughts/opinions in seeking out the procedures, immediately understanding my concerns. While he was clear & realistic about the possible results, he was optimistic so I had no anxiety going into surgery. It was comforting feeling that Dr. Ellis & his team were by my side through the entire process. Surgical results are exceptional.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis listens

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Outstanding bedside manner. Professional and discrete regarding my care. Dr. Ellis and his nurse, his medical assistant, and the check in staff are amazingly kind!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis is wonderful. He takes the time to speak with you and addresses your questions in a straightforward manner. He does not talk down to you and speaks in language lay-people can understand. He is an asset to NM!

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is fabulous. He is obviously very knowledgeable and skilled at what he does, but he talks to you like a person and uses language that lay people can understand, without talking down to you. He is an asset to NM for sure!

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October 24, 2025

5.0

very clearly cares about his patients and their wishes and comfort, and very open and honest about the process

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He's a miracle worker

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Obviously highly skilled and shows great concern for the patient. Spends time with you to be sure all questions are answered.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

I truly love this place! Dr Marco Ellis, is a very concern about me and, listens to you and has answers for every questions I ask. All staff is amazing! He even does Telecoms with me for I get really Nervous driving to Chicago. Thank you Dr Ellis for everything!

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Very personable. Good interaction.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

He was so kinda during the tele-health call and on day of procedure and reassuring everything was going to be okay

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Great work and nice patience in explaining matters relevant to the issue.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Pleasant manner and professional

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon, excellent results. He is kind and empathetic, very professional.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

timely, professional, good at answering questions and explaining procedures

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September 24, 2025

5.0

They make me happy

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Incredibly skilled surgeon. Listens to comments, questions & concerns from my husband & I. Immediately & thoughtfully addresses problems. Excellent bedside manner

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September 24, 2025

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Marco Ellis. I've always known him to be a talented surgeon, but he's also terrific doctor to meet with in clinic for a consultation. He educated us on our surgery options and we were comfortable discussing any concerns & goals with him. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Ellis and have planned to move forward with the procedure.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, personable, efficient with a great bed-side manner. An outstanding experience!!

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis provided exceptional follow-up care after my jaw surgery. His friendly and reassuring demeanor made every visit comforting, and he thoroughly addressed my concerns with clear, expert guidance. His attentiveness ensured a smooth recovery, and I truly appreciate his professionalism and warmth.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

He's very descriptive of your procedure and he ask for your input. Plus he's very professional and he makes sure that you are okay with his plans before he schedules your surgery! He likes feedback and he makes you feel comfortable.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis has great bedside manner as do the nurses

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and detailed

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Amazing doctor and person

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis & team have taken excellent care of me & are always available to answer questions. His knowledge of plastic surgery techniques and healing are excellent. He is calm and patient, answering all my questions & concerns.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Stated above but Dr. Ellis is the best doctor because he listens and is so personable. Can't say enough about how much I appreciate him and his team. Lauren and Alex are great.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is the best! He is so kind and caring. I completely trust him with all my care!

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August 24, 2025

4.0

I was told by several nurses that he's a wonderful doctor.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis made me feel relaxed and comfortable during each visit and especially for my lower Blepharoplasty procedure. He explained everything he was going to do and gave me feedback on all my questions and concerns.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and courteous

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August 13, 2025

5.0

professional, timely, answered my questions clearly

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August 10, 2025

5.0

His persistence to give the best to his patients

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July 26, 2025

5.0

He explains everything thoroughly and takes time to listen to concerns and questions.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is fabulous. We've met twice now and he really takes the time to explain everything and answers my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Very personable, professional, helpful and knowledgeable. I have a high level of confidence in him just from our first meeting.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Couldn't ask for a better doctor.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is brilliant! He is thorough and cares for his patients!

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis and his team are excellent . They made me feel seen and heard.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis is the best. He knows what he is doing. Very profesional, courteous and kind! Highly recommend Dr Ellis

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July 11, 2025

5.0

il need a year to explain because that's how much goodness he has and i know it

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Experienced and supportive through cancer surgery reconstruction.

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July 04, 2025

5.0

He and his team did a fantastic job! Everything looks great, the surgery and recovery were explained well, and everybody was professional.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Professional and great bed side manner!!!

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July 01, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very thorough in explaining how everything would go and made me felt very at ease.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Ellis was kind, talented and encouraging. My daughter said he was a true artist when he put my face back together after surgery. I'm very appreciative of the care I received from Dr Ellis and his staff.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis is very knowledgeable and kind. He made the surgery process very easy!

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June 23, 2025

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Ellis because of his educational background, experience in the field and his knowledge of transgender individual.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

I think Dr. Ellis did a good job at being respectful and making me feel seen. I am not a small person, so I appreciate him talking about larger bodies and their potential results in a realistic and weight neutral way. I felt like he did a good job of talking about options for procedures, and didn't pressure me into choosing a specific result today.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis always takes his time to explain all the information given and to answer all questions thoroughly. He's always very honest and open to listening and giving the best treatment of care for your situation.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis explains clearly on a level that you can understand. Thank you

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Efficient, thoughtful; provides great explanations and options.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

If I could type this in my computer I'd write more but in short he is the best at what he does, is personable, communicates clearly, listens, and makes sure you feel comfortable and confident.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Very professional and he listens to my concerns.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellis was patient and professional. He listened to me, while confirming his understanding of my concerns. My options were explained very clearly and thoroughly. I left the appointment, not only more informed, but feeling reassured.

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