Ellison Thomasena, MD PC

I had to switch OB/​GYNs when I found out I was pregnant, and I’m hugely happy I followed a friend’s advice and went to Dr. Ellison. She has a down-​to-​earth, straight-​forward attitude that helped me keep a cool head when I needed to, yet she’s taken the time to reassure me when I needed that, too. When my induced labor went on and on, she honored my request to have a little extra time to see if I could dilate, and I was able to avoid a C-​section, something I really wanted to avoid. My daughter is now almost 5, and I’m grateful I was able to deliver with Dr. Ellison, and continue to face other OB/​GYN issues with her now. She always makes time to answer my questions — and is non-​judgmental. I love her no-​BS bedside manner, but based on some of the other reviews, it’s clear that some women like a more touchy-​feely approach.
It’s true that I sometimes had to wait for a half-​hour for my appointments, but that’s pretty common throughout the city.

As highly recommended as she came; I can’t say I would refer or ever go back to her. She delivers at the hospital that I wasn’t considering going to, and I was told (despite these reviews) that she doesn’t perform C-​sections. Despite all this, I was still optimistic and open to our patient doctor relationship.
For starters, her nurse, Irina, needs some sort of sensitivity training, as well as expertise training, especially when you’re calling to speak to the doctor with questions and she’s the one answering. I had gotten sick and no one would see me so I called and spoke to Irina, and her advice was to stop eating. That was the first strike. They had gave me medications for an infection and I started spotting, before I could even explain why, Irina said it was normal to spot; come to find out it was the severity of the yeast infection that was causing me to spot. Strike two. Finally, Irina kept having me repeat a blood test (my insurance kept sending me statements for labs I don’t remember doing and she kept telling me she would handle it, has me wondering if she’s also doing insurance fraud), when it finally came back and they said it was something possibly wrong with the baby, she didn’t even know how to read the test properly, but pushed for me to rush and do a sonogram the next day and genetic counseling. After I had several anxiety attacks about it, I obtained a copy of the report and sent it to Mt. Sinai genetic department and a counselor read the test and assured me that the test was the least accurate blood test and it only showed a 1−2% chance of anything being wrong with my baby. BIG STRIKE THREE!!! Yesterday I called to get my Medical records that I requested a week ago for my appointment today. Irina dance around as if I was a dog and she has a steak and would not help me with the forms. I was highly aggravated with the runaround I was getting but I was patient. Irina kept saying if I «talked to her nice she could help me». So very unprofessional that someone has to pacify you to do the poor job you do.
Because most of my encounters are with Irina, there’s nothing much to be said of Dr. Ellison. I had been saying for weeks that there was something I didn’t like about her, but because the office is always full, I figured there were some reservations about this new doctor. She isn’t friendly, you wait about an hour to see her and it’s always «do you have any questions?», 5 minute exam and on your way. Our last two visits, however, were pleasant and jokey. Her demeanor wouldn’t be enough for me to leave, however, there is no other nurse to deal with you other than Irina for the most part so that’s a deal breaker.
The receptionists are wonderful and are mainly the reason for the two stars. They are very prompt in assisting you, especially Janelle. It took her all of 5 minutes to page the doctor for authorization to release my records and fax them over for me.

Dr. Ellison, «cared» for me about 10 yrs ago. She wasn’t on call when I had the baby, for that I’m kinda of glad. She always seems annoyed and very unfriendly. But sometimes I’d hear her laughing with other patients. She never once asked how was they baby. When the staples got infected she was so rough and caused so much pain my husband said he could hear me screaming in the waiting room. I went back a couple of times and it was torture. I stopped going she’s just not worth my time.

Knowledgable, clear, and professional? Yes
Warm, giggly, and cuddly? No
A patient for approximately 2 years, I am currently recuperating from a surgery performed by Dr. Ellison and her team at Maimonides Hospital. Not only have i emerged with a razor thin scar (it is a thing of beauty), I left the hospital with all of my questions answered directly and clearly.
Dr. Ellison is a skilled OB/​GYN who is respectful of patients’ time as well as our intellect.
I agree with the other high rating Unilocaler, I have enough great friends that I love and trust — I’m not looking for friendship in my medical professionals. I am however, relying on skill, intelligence, and competence. And I have found all of that in Dr. Ellison.

I agree with a lot of the reviews on this site. Seeing her is a traumatic experience. She puts no effort into connecting with you or explaining everything. She just does whatever she wants to you, and barely gives you informed consent. She patronizes you if you ask any questions. Her staff is overly aggressive and refuses to answer questions over the phone, and she does not hold herself accountable. In fact when I explained how rude her staff was to me over the phone, she said she stood by the aggressive nature of her staff. Then even if you don’t stay for your appointment, she refuses to give you your copay back. Stay away from her. At all costs.

For the longest time, I didn’t want to acknowledge or confront my frustration and anger regarding my experience with Dr. Ellison because it was such a traumatic experience for me. However I realized that if there is ANY WAY you can avoid her, please do for your safety and well-​being.
The only reason why my path crossed with Dr. Ellison is because my midwife was affiliated with LICH. Alas, after 23 hours of labor, I had to be scheduled for an emergency C-​section and Dr. Ellison was on duty. Like similar reviews posted here, there was no explanation or follow up conducted by her. Nothing. But the most painful part of the experience is that I have a scar that parallels my experience with her. It is hideous. The incision made by Dr. Ellison was unnecessarily wide and high. Normally, a c/​s incision is done below the bikini line. Mine is about 5 inches higher and about 3 inches wider that your average c/​s incision. Which to me is absurd considering that my baby was only 20 inches and 6 lbs, 6 oz (read: not very big).
She used metal staples, (what century and third-​world country are we in?) and when I incurred a slight infection, she was so gruff in handling the situation. Forget about bedside manner, this woman had NO manners whatsoever. However, this was all sealed when a friend shared a similar experience in seeing her as her OBGYN and when I read similar reviews on Unilocal,I knew that I too had to voice my dismay of Dr. Ellison.
I have always wanted to confront her but it truly was such a traumatic experience for me that I simply wanted to block it out. However seeing a few other OBGYN, they are aghast at the mark she has forever left on me, both mentally and physically.
Dr. Ellison should be ashamed of handling her patients in this way. I would give her zero stars if I could… the only thing is that yes, my daughter was born healthy. Which really should not be a feat of hers since she never once followed up with me. She should not even be caring for animals in this way. I probably could imagine a veterinarian to care for their animals better than she did with me (and others here). Her surgical license should be revoked! Especially since she herself has experienced a cesarean herself.

I’ve been going to Dr. Ellison for over 13 years, and she delivered my first baby in May. I love her. Yes the office is often crowded, hot, and the wait is usually long, but I think she is worth it. Yes, she can be brusque at times, but I think she’s an amazing doctor. But most visits we’ve spent way more time talking about life than it took to complete my exam, so I apologize to those of you in the waiting room. I am somewhat of a hypochondriac and a worry-​wort, especially during my pregnancy, and Ellison does not take my sh*t and always allays my fears. I had to call her overnight service 3 times during my pregnancy and always got a call back from the doctor on call within minutes. Ellison is no-​nonsense (as is her office staff), not a coddler, but an excellent doctor. I have enough friends, what I need from her is someone to trust with my health, which I do very much. I also trusted her with the life of my son while I was pregnant and will do the same with my next child.

The worst service I’ve ever received at a doctor’s office.
Long wait in the office, and there is no marker downstairs saying what floor to go to. I think I waited about an hour and 10.
Dr. Ellison is brusque, but I don’t think she doesn’t care. It just is her manner. She’s not a big talker which didn’t bother me much, and we connected over some personal matters. She certainly is not the most gentle, but overall she seems to know what she’s doing.
6 months later, I’m supposed to go in again bc of some complications last time. I had to cancel my appointment twice, for legitimate reasons mind you, and I’ve gotten harassing calls from her office. They wanted to put my appointment off by weeks and instead of listening to me saying I wanted to go somewhere else just tried yelling at me and intimidating me. Now, they won’t supply me with medicine that I need! I never saw an office so careless and indifferent to their patients.

I had almost the identical experience at her office both times that I have been there. She is extremely rough and not very caring for a gyno… I don’t think I will ever go back to her!