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About Rachel J Ellsworth, MD
Biography
Dr. Rachel Ellsworth, MD, is a colon & rectal surgeon in Houston, TX, and has been in practice for over six years. She earned her Bachelor of science with Distinction from Loyola College in Maryland and Master’s in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. Dr. Ellsworth graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2006. After transitioning to Houston for her general surgery residency, she completed fellowship training at the esteemed UT Colon and Rectal Surgery fello
Care Philosophy
My philosophy is to provide the highest quality of care with compassion and sensitivity. I am committed to personalized care, with attention to each patient’s needs and concerns, while using the most current diagnostic and therapeutic options.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Hernia
- Anal And Rectal Conditions
- Anal Fissure Procedures
- Colon & Rectal Cancer
- Colon And Rectal Sx - Other
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis
- Fecal Incontinence/Rectal Prolapse Procedures
- Fistula Repair - Anus
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair - Other
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Rectal/ Anal Surgeries
- Regional Enteritis And Ulcerative Colitis
- Robotic Hernia Repair
- Robotic Surgery
- Tumor Destruction/Excision - Anus/Rectum
Specialties
- Colon and Rectal Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Credentials and Education
The Methodist Hospital
Internship
2008
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Graduate Degree
2006
The Methodist Hospital
Internship
2013
Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship
2010
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Fellowship
2014
The Methodist Hospital, 2008
Internship
Johns Hopkins University, 2010 and The University of Texas Health Science Center, 2014
Fellowship
University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2006
Medical School
The Methodist Hospital, 2013
Residency
Loyola College, 2001
Undergraduate