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Jonathan S. Ellison, MD

Research Vice-Chair, Associate Professor

Location

  • Urology – Children’s Wisconsin
  • 8920 W. Connell Ct
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Pediatric Urology

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I love finding ways to help my patients enjoy childhood to the fullest without being held back by health issues. I work closely with families to understand their concerns and come up with treatment plans that are both effective and in tune with what families believe will work best for them. Many of the conditions I treat are sensitive topics for both the child and the parents, so listening to each family and establishing an environment of trust and openness is essential. I want my patients to know they are my number one priority during the time we’re together. My goal is to replace their anxiety and distress with freedom and confidence so that every family walks out of the hospital in a better place than when they came in.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Hydrocele
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypospadias
  • Kidney Stones
  • Spina Bifida
  • Undescended Testis
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Hernia
  • Neurogenic Bladder

Treatments and Services

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Patients Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee – Milwaukee

Clinic Locations

Biography

When not caring for patients, I enjoy spending time with my own young family, hiking outdoors, exploring Milwaukee and its surrounding areas, and reading.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - Duke University School of Medicine - Durham, NC (2008)
Internship, General Surgery - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (2008-2009)
Residency, Urology - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (2009-2013)
Fellowship, Endourology - Southmead Hospital - North Bristol Trust NHS - Bristol (2013-2014)
Fellowship, Pediatric Urology - Seattle Children's Hospital - Seattle, WA (2014-2016)