Experienced in Osteoarthritis

Dr. John K. Ellington

Orthopedics
Atrium Health
OrthoCarolina - University
9848 N. Tryon St., Suite 100, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Experienced in Osteoarthritis
Atrium Health
OrthoCarolina - University
9848 N. Tryon St., Suite 100, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

John Ellington is an Orthopedics provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Ellington is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Osteoarthritis.

Graduate Institution
Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Wellcare
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Locations

OrthoCarolina - University
9848 N. Tryon St., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Call: 704-323-2100

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Prospective Post Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) Study of the Zimmer® Trabecular Metal™ Total Ankle
Prospective Post Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) Study of the Zimmer® Trabecular Metal™ Total Ankle
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Related Surgery Registry Using the Web-based OrthoIllustrated Surgical Outcomes System
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Related Surgery Registry Using the Web-based OrthoIllustrated Surgical Outcomes System
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 09, 2024
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49 Total Publications

Comparison of Postoperative Complications by Surgical Technique After Acute Midsubstance Achilles Tendon Repair.
Comparison of Postoperative Complications by Surgical Technique After Acute Midsubstance Achilles Tendon Repair.
Journal: The American journal of sports medicine
Published: September 03, 2025
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