Dr. Richard Todd Ellington M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
6700 W 9th Ave Amarillo TX, 79106About
Dr. Richard Ellington is a gastroenterologist practicing in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Ellington specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Ellington performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1992
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comparison of the color of fecal blood with the anatomical location of gastrointestinal bleeding lesions: potential misdiagnosis using only flexible sigmoidoscopy for bright red blood per rectum.
- The total greenhouse warming potential of technical systems: analysis for decision making.
- Isolated transverse mesocolon laceration during routine colonoscopy.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
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