Dr. Walter Wright Ellis M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
4545 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge LA, 70809About
Dr. Walter Ellis is a physiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Ellis is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ellis focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Ellis can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Howard University Medical School MD
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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