Cara D. Ellis, MD
Vancouver, WA 98684
Vancouver, WA 98684
Providence Primary Care - Mill Plain
315 Southeast Stonemill Drive, Suite 102, Vancouver, WA 98684
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About Cara D. Ellis
Dr. Cara Ellis chose a career in medicine after volunteering with a family practitioner during college. "I fell in love with the idea of solving problems, helping people and getting to know patients over time," she says. In her practice, she emphasizes preventive care for all of her patients.
As a primary care doctor, she believes that the most important things she can do are to "listen to my patients, guide them through illness and health, and always act as their advocate." She enjoys the care of patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. She also has a special interest in women's health.
Dr. Ellis earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and then completed her internship and residency at Oregon Health & Science University. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Ellis was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, watching movies, cooking spicy food and knitting.
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
2009
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
2012
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Providence Portland Medical Center
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This appointment was to establish care with Dr. Ellis after my doctor with the practice. She is wonderful.
Providence Patient
During each of my medical visits, Dr. Cara Ellis always listen and take care of my health concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is always efficient, yet takes time to hear me. She is always positive and very thorough.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is an excellent physician. She listens carefully, asks pertinent questions and is very kind
Providence Patient
I have been under the care of Dr. Cara Ellis for 10 plus years. Dr. Ellis always cares about all of her patients; she anticipates her patients needs. I'll continue to recommend Dr. Ellis to anyone(s) that needs a Caring Family Physician In my neighborhood.
Providence Patient
Dr. Davidson Ellis is a thoughtful, thorough, and intuitive provider. Her calm disposition and keen knowledge of the body helps alleviate any concerns I have expressed.
Providence Patient
Always spends appropriate time. I feel very welcomed in her office. She gets back to me right away on my chart.
Providence Patient
She's very caring and always kind
Providence Patient
my care provider is excellent. She is respectful and listens to all my concerns. The biggest challenge is being able to schedule a time with her in a timely manner. I was on a phone, cancellation, waitlist, and I was offered appointments sooner than I was able to schedule. I appreciate the sense of urgency shown by the scheduler and trying to fit me in. I would refer my friends to my primary care doctor however, getting to see her is a challenge. I prefer to see my primary care doctor over a nurse practitioner. My past experience with the nurse practitioner was not very positive.
Providence Patient
I appreciate Dr Cara Ellis. She listens and asks pertinent questions. She is also easy to understand. I brag about her all the time.
Providence Patient
Always a good experience.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is wonderful! She always makes me feel very comfortable. Her entire team is very pleasant and respond quickly to MyChart messages. I recommend Dr. Ellis to anyone looking for a doctor, especially my girlfriends.
Providence Patient
As always my experience at my appointment was exceptional. The medical system that roomed me was very kind and courteous. When she took my Blood Pressure, it was a very high reading for me. I was surprised to see that reading and the medical assistant asked me if I wanted my blood pressure repeated. She had no problem repeating my Blood Pressure. And as usual , it was a low/normal BP. I have no words to Express my gratitude to Doctor Ellis. She is very gentle and kind and compassionate very professional. She spends quality time with me. I never leave the office confused or concerned as everybody is very welcoming.
Providence Patient
Blessed experience
Providence Patient
Very good care and prompt.. Dr. Ellis is very personable and thorough
Providence Patient
Everyone was awesome.
Providence Patient
My wife and I are very fortunate to have Dr. Ellis as our PCP!
Providence Patient
It was good and keep up the good work.
Providence Patient
This office always treat you with respect. Dr. Ellis is the best she gives such good care. I enjoy this practice.
Providence Patient
I really like Dr. Ellis!
Providence Patient
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ellis as my primary care provider and feel that we work well together as partners in maintaining my health.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis took time to ask if there was anything else I wanted to discuss or if I had any other concerns. She then followed up on my lab results, making sure I knew the proper way to take my meds.
Providence Patient
Always helpful. Both my husband have the same doctor and are very satisfied with her
Providence Patient
Very good and timely
Providence Patient
My experience with Providence care providers has always been professional, courteous and friendly. My issues are discussed and addressed with care and respect.
Providence Patient
Dr.Ellis has been an excellent communicator and a truly caring person. I deeply feel that she is considered about about my needs to make my life as healthy as possible.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is a pleasure to work with. She listens well, addresses my concerns & is respectful. She never appears rushed.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis spent time at this initial visit to get to know me and my health history. Recommended tests to ensure my health Friendly and easy to talk with
Providence Patient
My only concern with this clinic is that when I need to book an appointment with my provider, she's never available within a certain time frame needed. She's booked far out or no availability to see her for sick visits. I get why she's booked out also because she is an AMAZING provider. My overall experience with my provider is great! I can see why she is so booked out.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is superb! She has an excellent bedside manner and shows great care and concern for the patient and their medical needs.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis very attentive, caring & helpful.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
I enjoyed meeting and discussing my healthcare needs with Dr. Ellis.
Providence Patient
Good doctor
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is familiar with my issues and listens to my concerns and issues. She never seems rushed and focuses on my treatment.
Providence Patient
Good provider
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is AWESOME!
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis and the staff at Providence Vancouver are always very professional and attentive to my needs.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is the kindest, most compassionate doctor we have had. She takes time to listen to our concerns and never makes us feel rushed.
Providence Patient
Everyone was very friendly and professional..
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is a kind and intelligent provider. She follows up on my health conductions and listens to concerns I share. Her calm demeanor and approach, put me to ease.
Providence Patient
I've been seeing Dr. Ellis for a long time. She has always provided the care needed for any situation requiring medical treatment.
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor. She takes very good care of me.
Providence Patient
Dr. Cara Ellis always listens and asks pertinent questions about my health. I'm very happy with this doctor!
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is the best provider ever.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is always prepared, knowledgeable and caring.
Providence Patient
Thank goodness I have this primary care team. They are wonderful.
Providence Patient
Very professional
Providence Patient
She was very thorough and very much help me understanding my illness. She was grest
Providence Patient
I love Dr Ellis. She is very easy to talk to. She is very thorough. I appreciate her very much!
Providence Patient
Excellent experience-very caring!
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is amazing. I appreciate her energy and how she references all previous notes from her and other practitioners when we discuss issues. I don't have any fear of speaking with her and asking questions. Doctors should aim to replicate the level of care she provides.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is extremely friendly and is more than willing to take the time necessary to cover all a patients concerns.
Providence Patient
My doctor and her staff were very patient, understanding and helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is exceptional and the office staff is always kind efficient and professional
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is such an intelligent and caring doctor. My husband and I both see her and we feel that she truly cares about our health. She's so easy to talk to and the best doctor we've ever had. Which does a lot because we're in our 70s it's always a pleasure to see her and she makes us feel That she's genuinely happy to see us
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is wonderful and very helpful and easy to talk to. She listens to my concerns and is very understanding.
Providence Patient
I love my doctor. Dr. Cara Ellis is the best PCP I have ever had. I loved her so much my partner also sees her. If Dr. Cara Ellis left this practice I would follow her even if it meant going out of network.
Providence Patient
I have great respect for Dr Ellis. Always happy to see her. She is always right on
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis has always treated me with respect and patience. I have confidence in her medical expertise which has helped me become healthier
Providence Patient
My initial appointment was some weeks later than I felt necessary due to Dr. Ellis' full schedule. I was 'wait listed' and was able to see Dr. Ellis within quite a bit sooner due to cancellation by another patient. The visit was not urgent, but it was important to address a mood issue I've been experiencing. Dr. Ellis was a good listener and provided an alternative (medication) to try for effectiveness, then a follow-up session to evaluate effectiveness - AND - guidance in the event the medication proved problematic. Very helpful to be heard.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is by far one of the best doctors we have seen in the Providence network. She is compassionate and takes time to listen to concerns. We never feel rushed like she is hurrying us to get to the next patient.
Providence Patient
This was the best meeting I have had with Dr. Ellis. Prior contact was a little less desireable. This past contact was OK on Dr. Ellis' end and VERRY POOR on the schedualing of specelists, It took TWO YEARS to get an appointment with a pulminologist and at that I had to call schedualing and get them to move on the contact of the specelist. My appointment with Dr. Ellis will be a week ago tomorrow so we do not know if the follow through will be better.
Providence Patient
Cara is easy to chat with about anything. . Very personable
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis and her treatment team treated me in an excellent manner.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis was very thorough. She had reviewed my medical records prior to seeing me and had a clear understanding of my condition. My husband and I felt she was over and above one of the best doctors we have had the good fortune to see.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is wonderful - so kind and compassionate as well as knowledgeable. I have so much trust and confidence in her. Perhaps the hardest thing is that she is often so busy that an appointment with her is often more than three or four weeks out! If that Is the case, Im often willing to wait because she Is the best!
Providence Patient
I am very pleased with Dr. Ellis and enjoy treating with her as she is very understanding and always take her time with me during my visits.
Providence Patient
Very happy with dr. Ellis
Providence Patient
She and I have a relationship going back several/or more years. I know she is on top of things with me. I have never doubted her or her advice. She has seen me through many important health situations.
Providence Patient
Every thing went just fine.
Providence Patient
Cara Ellis is attentive, progressive and I trust her completely
Providence Patient
New primary care doctor and I really like her.
Providence Patient
I appreciate working with Dr. Ellis.
Providence Patient
Love my provider. She is the best and I appreciate her time spent with me.
Providence Patient
Excellent attention and responsiveness to concerns
Providence Patient
Very professional and courteous
Providence Patient
Dr.Ellis is very professional and competent.
Providence Patient
The service from everyone was outstanding as usual
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is the best !!!
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is a very good listener. Plus, she explains things in layman's terms so that I can fully grasp the issue.
Providence Patient
Excellent!
Providence Patient
I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Ellis
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis was wonderful, she took plenty of time with me. She ordered several tests to find my problem.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is the best she listen and explains things so you understand
Providence Patient
So far it's been great. Everyone in the office is friendly and attentive.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis always exceeds expectation. She is an impressive medical professional.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
She is Awesome
Providence Patient
Very pleased
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is not my pcp but provided excellent care. I'm grateful for this because for the last couple of years I have not been able to schedule an appointment with my assigned pcp.
Providence Patient
Best Doctor I have ever had!
Providence Patient
Great doctor and support team.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis is an attentive listener, and she's easy to talk to.
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis takes very good care of me. We couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Providence Patient
Very good service
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis was wonderful, I thought I was having some heart issues. She did some tests and ordered a EKG.
Providence Patient
Appreciate that I wasn't hurried and Dr Ellis took the time to listen to my concerns about the "bug" that I was dealing with
Providence Patient
All of my experiences have been good. I feel like the medical team I have know my health issues and see me as an individual.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis listens to my concerns and provides respectful feedback and suggestions.
Providence Patient
Always good
Providence Patient
Dr. Ellis always seems to give me her full attention, listens carefully to my questions and concerns, responds to those and never seems to rush through my visit.
Providence Patient
Dr Ellis is very easy to talk to and shows interest. I appreciate her very much.
Providence Patient
Clinical Interests
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Behavioral Disorders
- Birth Control Counseling
- Cancer Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerumen Removal
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Diverticulitis
- Eating Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Erectile Disorder
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Gastroenteritis
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lifestyle Modification
- Memory Disorders
- Mood Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Preventive Medicine
- Pulmonary Infections
- Sciatica
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Stomach Cancer
- Substance Addiction
- Suture Removal
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Tremor
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Virtual Care
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
Service was excellent. Everyone was very helpful very compassionate very understanding. Dr. Ellis was great. The whole staff is always goes beyond what is required of them. I'm 100% satisfied.
Providence Patient