Kelsey Ellis, DO

Hello! My name is Kelsey Ellis. I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, and made my way down to Springfield for undergrad. I attended Missouri State University, where I majored in Cell & Molecular Biology and rode for the MSU Equestrian and Ranch Horse team. While in Springfield, I worked here at CoxHealth as a scribe in the emergency department, which helped further solidify my passion to become a physician. I moved south to Arkansas for medical school, and I am so excited to be returning to Springfield for residency.

I have interests in nearly every aspect of medicine, which is what led me to choose the broad-scope specialty of family medicine. I especially love procedures, preventive medicine, women’s health, and dermatology. I chose CoxHealth FMR because I know they will give me the training I need to be well equipped to serve a variety of communities.

Outside of the hospital, you can find me hanging out with my golden retriever, Karter, and my fiancé, Jordan. We love spending time with friends and family, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and riding our horses.