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Dr. Madeline Ellis

Dedicated to quality, personalized ADHD and emotional health care for patients 6-18. Louis University. The evaluation begins before your first visit.

Dr. Madeline Ellis, a Board Certified Pediatrician with years of primary care experience in private practice, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her MD degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, and completed her internship and residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital through St. She has now settled in the Nashville, TN area and has grown strong connections. Dr. Ellis strives to treat the whole child when they are diagnosed with ADHD, not only certain symptoms. To accomplish this, she works to create an atmosphere of adequate time spent with patients in the clinic and helps facilitate coordination of obtaining therapies and resources close to home. She will work with your child's primary care doctor to ensure all healthcare needs are met. Dr. Ellis can start the evaluation of a child with signs of ADHD as early as 6 year old, and she accepts patients up to age 21. Focus-MD is a medical practice for children and young adults with ADHD and related problems, which provides objective testing and medical management. Our staff will walk you through the process of getting the rating forms and assessments we need. At the first visit you will spend approximately an hour with the doctor so that she can take a careful history and perform a physical examination. Computer assisted testing will be done as well so the entire visit will last 1 to 2 hours. Before you leave the first visit, your doctor will review the findings, make a preliminary diagnosis and provide a treatment plan. The first visit is followed by a second appointment in two to three weeks. On the second visit, testing can be performed to help assess treatment effectiveness and side effects. We follow patients very closely until we find the right dose of the right medication. During this time of dose optimization you will likely see the doctor monthly. Once the correct dose is found, routine follow-up visits are scheduled every three months to help minimize side effects and monitor for changes in effectiveness.

02/03/2025

My mother wanted to be a doctor in the 1970s, but was told that women who wanted to have families can only be a nurse or a teacher. I am proud to be a practicing board-certified physician today, and a mother of amazing children to whom I am very close and I have been a part of their lives through everything. It has not been easy. It took a lot of sacrifices in other areas. But my high quality patient care and my role of mother were never compromised and non-negotiable.
I thank the country that gave me these opportunities, and the work of courageous people in history to break those limiting beliefs and systems so that I can be the healer I am in my community and a role model for all who dream.
Happy National Women Physicians' Day!

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04/02/2024

I’m excited to attend virtually, and encourage others to attend however possible. Learning more from others’ experiences helps us all be better!

Tennessee Tech will host a free panel discussion entitled “Mad Topics: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Education” at 6 p.m. Monday, April 8, both in-person and online. Topics will cover what OCD and ADHD look like both generally and within the classroom, supporting those with invisible disorders and locating resources for support, and the lived experiences of adults with OCD/ADHD.

“We can learn more about and become more aware of these disorders, as well as the symptoms and debilitating effects associated with these disorders,” said Kinsey Simone, Ph.D., instructor of educational research methods at Tech. “Through this increased awareness, we can better support those living with OCD/ADHD, even if it is simply through stopping negative stigmas in their tracks.”

Read more: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/24-25/tech-panel-aims-to-shed-light-on-invisible-challenges-of-ocd-adhd.php

02/20/2024

Dr. Malow is an excellent sleep specialist for kids, right here at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Here are some pearls of wisdom she has shared that are based in evidence and research... and that is something that I can get behind!
"Melatonin is a natural substance that we make in our brains. Melatonin supplements can help children with autism sleep easier. As a sleep doctor who sees many children with autism, I've found that parents, and health care clinicians caring for their children, have many questions about melatonin. How much do you give? When do you give it? Will my child become dependent on it? And, because melatonin supplements are not regulated like medications are, you have to be careful that the supplement you choose ONLY contains melatonin and doesn't have other substances. In this video, I'll talk about melatonin and preview my blogs on the topic so you can go deeper and get your questions answered. My blogs will also help you figure out how to navigate websites and social media so you can decide if melatonin is right for your child with autism. My goal is to help parents feel more empowered and knowledgeable to talk with their health care clinicians. I hope you will take a look!
BLOGS are available at tinyurl.com/Bethswisdom and tinyurl.com/Bethswisdom1. Or search for me on Medium.com."

https://youtu.be/4svXoh_9Ghg?si=urzfUzwgYSwL4kQt

You know how you feel after a great night’s sleep? Refreshed, filled with energy and ready to take on whatever life throws your way…

01/11/2024

Back to School thoughts: THE RIGHT KIND OF PARENT-CHILD CONVERSATIONS CAN BOOST CHILDREN’S CONFIDENCE AND SCHOOL SUCCESS

Want to improve your child’s school grades? It can be easy to slip into the habit of frequently asking how their homework is going – which can be perceived as nagging. Instead, research indicates you should focus on conversations that let children express themselves, explore their interests and build their self-esteem.

In one recent study, the number of conversations between parents and children had no real effect on academic results …but the type of conversations really seemed to make a positive difference.

This study used data from 1815 eighth grade students. Researchers found that ‘high-quality’ communication can have a positive effect on school performance.

This type of communication involved parents listening to and respecting children’s points of view. Children were also involved in making decisions about school and life, and felt like parents understood their emotions. Parents also gave helpful feedback.

By encouraging children to express their ideas and feelings and have a say in school-related choices, parents and caregivers can help children at crucial stages of growth to believe in themselves and become more independent.

Listening and communication skills help children at school and in life
The research study above is just one example of how positive parenting helps children. When children and teenagers are able to enjoy a close relationship with parents, they feel comfortable expressing themselves and also listen to their parents’ feedback with genuine respect. Building opportunities for regular, pleasant supportive conversation with your kids and teenagers is just one way to encourage these skills and help children reach their full potential.

Want to improve your child’s school grades? It can be easy to slip into the habit of frequently asking how their homework is going – which can be perceived as nagging. Instead, research indicates you should focus on conversations that let children express themselves, explore their interests and ...

11/15/2023

Parents' Ultimate Guides- to help parents help children with appropriate social media and electronics use

Struggling to keep up with the apps, games, and websites your kids are using? Common Sense's Parents' Ultimate Guides can help keep you up to date and answer your questions about all the latest platforms and trends. Whether you're trying to figure out if a new app is safe for your teen or if a popular game includes blood and gore, we've got you covered.

Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.

10/25/2023

Frustration is a normal part of life, but it can overwhelm kids and bring up a lot of big feelings. You can help them to use the “Breathe, Think, Do” strategy to calm down, identify their feelings, and work to solve their problem through this highly recommended resource.

You can help children to use the “Breathe, Think, Do” strategy to calm down, identify their feelings, and work to solve their problem!

10/24/2023

Discussing Digital Literacy and Social Media use is very important for families to best support their children growing up. Here is a great resource to get started!

Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.

10/16/2023

The doctor is in! This new patient just had a case of Social Anxiety… they were afraid of being seen in public 😉

10/13/2023

Our office is proud to introduce something new for our patients' quality of care and convenience! CHADIS is an interactive online screening tool designed to provide your children with the best care possible. It does this by assisting in the early diagnosis of developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns as well as a variety of health risks that can be difficult to see during a typical visit. All responses are completely confidential and cannot be viewed by anyone except your doctor.

CHADIS will save you time during the office visit. You can tell us about any problems or concerns you want to discuss, provide us with your child’s medical history and background, and report on the progress of your child’s development.

In order for us to provide you and your child with the best care possible, we need you to use CHADIS before each visit. Barry will assign you the forms to complete on your CHADIS account. We will review the results of the questionnaires during your visit and discuss any concerns you may have.

10/10/2023

It’s exciting to celebrate this Spooktacular time of year in our new office! 🎃

09/26/2023

Recommendations for Social Media and smartphone usage in kids:
1. It can be challenging to strike a positive balance between
smartphone usage and the other parts of life that matter to tweens and teens. Rather than jump to judgment or frustration, adults should be curious about their experiences to meet them where they are.
2. Kids are often worried that parents will take away their phones if they reveal negative experiences. Let your child know at the outset that they can tell you about anything that happens on their phone and you'll help them through it.

See more in the full article attached...

09/21/2023

Let's talk about it! Mental wellness, I mean. This is a great curriculum to get started, and it is free to use. Teachers can discuss with administrators to approve it for use in the classroom, as well as parents just using it at home for supplementing education or homeschool classes. Suggested age group is Grades 8-12.

Understanding Mental Wellness is a digital resource that introduces middle and high school students to mental health education. Available in Spanish.

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214 E. Main Street, Suite 100
Gallatin, TN
37066

Telephone

+16156862346

Website

https://www.mydrellis.com/

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Dr. Madeline Ellis, a Board Certified Pediatrician with years of primary care experience in private practice, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Tennessee chapter of the AAP. She received her MD degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, and completed her internship and residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital through St. Louis University. She has been a resident of Hendersonville, TN area for almost 4 years. Dr. Ellis strives to treat the whole child when they are diagnosed with ADHD, not only certain symptoms. To accomplish this, she works to create an atmosphere of adequate time spent with patients in the clinic and to help facilitate coordination of obtaining therapies and resources close to home. She will work with your child’s primary care doctor to ensure all healthcare needs are met. Dr. Ellis can start the evaluation of a child with signs of ADHD as early as 4 year old, and she accepts patients up to age 21 Focus-MD is a medical practice for children and adults with ADHD and related problems by providing objective testing, medical treatment as well as behavior modification strategies. The evaluation begins before your first visit. Our staff will walk you through the process of getting the rating forms and assessments we need. At the first visit you will spend approximately an hour with the doctor so that he/she can take a careful history and perform a physical examination. Computer assisted testing will be done as well so the entire visit will last 1 to 2 hours. Before you leave the first visit, your doctor will review the findings, make a preliminary diagnosis and provide a treatment plan. The first visit is followed by a second appointment in two to three weeks. Communication is encouraged in the time between the visits to access treatment success and to troubleshoot any problems before the second visit. On the second visit, testing will be to help assess treatment effectiveness and side effects. We follow patients very closely until we find the right dose of the right medication. During this time of dose optimization you will likely see the doctor monthly. Once the correct dose is found routine follow up visits are scheduled every three months to help minimize side effects and monitor for changes in effectiveness.