Meet Dr. Ellsworth IV
Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth IV is the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at Houston Methodist West Hospital and has over a decade of experience providing exceptional personalized care. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
WARREN ELLSWORTH IV, MD
Dr. Ellsworth’s passion for helping breast cancer patients led him to specialize in breast reconstruction, microsurgery and cosmetic surgery. He has a compassionate, endearing personality that instantly puts one at ease. Dr. Ellsworth takes time to get to know his patients to truly understand their desires and help them achieve their cosmetic goals. His artistic eye allows him to help customize and develop your treatment plan.
His beautiful results speak for themselves, and his patients talk even louder. Dr. Ellsworth is a dedicated, caring surgeon who gives back to his patients and community through educational events such as Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day), SCARt (Scar Art), and his work with the Houston Grand Opera.
Dr. Ellsworth graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia and the University of Oxford, where he studied music and literature. He completed medical school and plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Ellsworth serves as an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Adjunct Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas A&M University College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He enjoys teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, our future surgeons, in plastic surgery.
He is an invited lecturer at the local, national and international levels and has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Ellsworth holds several national positions on the board for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has been selected as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Ellsworth is married to Dr. Rachel Ellsworth, a colon and rectal surgeon, and together they have three wonderful children: Isabel, Warren V, and Eloise.
“Amazing surgeon and staff!”
Office Visit:
“Cannot recommend Dr. Ellsworth and his team enough… my family is in the medical industry and Dr. Ellsworth comes highly recommended by other doctors because he puts your safety and wishes FIRST…Do yourself a favor and definitely go in for a consult with Dr. Ellsworth and his staff if you are shopping around for a plastic surgeon, you will NOT regret it!”
Google Review:
“Dr. Ellsworth performed a Flap surgical procedure on me. I had a stage 4 isheal pressure ulcer that required removal of tissue to the bone. I then had to lay on my side for 5 weeks in an LTAC facility.Dr. Ellsworth and his staff took very good care of me pre and post-op, which was over 1 year. He has an exceptional bedside manner. He and his entire staff are very professional. He takes time with his patients.In addition, Dr. Ellsworth did a procedure on our 22 year old son to remove excess skin from his tummy after he lost 65 lbs.”
Google Review:
“If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon who is attentive, professional and has genuine bedside manner, look no further. You will be in good hands. My mommy makeover was easy and my recovery was a breeze! Dr. Ellsworth and his team of amazing PAs, nurses and front office staff were amazing. I am pleased and thrilled with my results!!”
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Education & Training
Dr. Ellsworth graduated with the highest honors from Lamar High School in Houston, TX, attended the University of Virginia where he was named an Echols Scholar (one of 30 students chosen for this prestigious award), and his undergraduate degree with distinction from the University of Virginia.
He was one of the few students chosen to complete advanced studies at the world-famous University of Oxford in England. Dr. Ellsworth completed his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, interned in general surgery at Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, and completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine, one of the top plastic surgery programs in the United States.
Specialties & Expertise
Dr. Ellsworth is a faculty member at the Institute of Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital West.
Dr. Ellsworth Talks About Advances in Breast Reconstruction
“Some women with advanced cancer or many medical problems do better when they have reconstruction at a later date after their cancer surgery,” he said. “That being said, over the last 30 years, doctors have been able to incorporate breast reconstruction at the same time as the cancer surgery.”
Dr. Ellsworth is a member of the following prestigious associations:
- Member, Harris County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association 2004- present
- Member, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons 2006- present
- Secretary, Houston Society Plastic Surgeons 2020-2021
- Treasurer, Houston Society Plastic Surgeons 2021-2022
- Vice President, Houston Society Plastic Surgeons 2022-2023
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2007- present
- Co-Chair, Division of Advocacy- YPS Steering Committee, Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2013- present
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2010- present
- Delegate, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery-American Medical Association-YPS Section 2013-2015
- Alternate Delegate, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery- American Medical Association 2014-2015
- Board Committee Member, Patient Safety Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014-Present
- Board Committee Member, Health Policy Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014-Present
- Board Committee Member, Leadership Development Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2015-Present
- Elected Member, Board of Governors, PlastyPAC, Advocacy for American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2015-2019
- Board Committee Member, Legislative Advocacy Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017-Present
- Elected Member, Ethics Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017-2019
- Vice Chair, Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017-2019
- Chair, Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017-2019
- Board of Directors, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2019-Present
- Member, Governance Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2019-Present
- Vice Chair Federal, Legislative Advocacy Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2020-2023
- Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2011- present
- Member, American Board of Plastic Surgery 2011- present
- Elected Oral Board Examiner, American Board of Plastic Surgery 2022
- Member, World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2012- present
- Member, American Medical Association 2012- present
- Member, American Hernia Society 2012- present
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons 2013- present
- Member Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014 – present
- Member, Houston Methodist Cancer Center 2016- present
- Member, American Association of Plastic Surgeons 2022- present
Dr. Ellsworth is an honorary recipient of the following honors and awards:
- The University of Virginia
- B.A. with Di astinction
- Named Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholar. Selected based on outstanding academic achievement while an undergraduate student. 1996
- Dean’s List all semesters 1996-2000
- Echols Scholar. Selected based on academic excellence and outstanding achievements to take part in this four-year program, which allows students to design their own major Dean’s List. All semesters. 1996-2000
- Winner of the Jesse H. Jones Scholarship. Chosen as one of three recipients of this citywide search for students with outstanding achievement in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. (Houston, TX) 1996-2000
- Intermediate Honors Recipient. Awarded to students maintaining a GPA above 3.40 at the end of the second year at the University of Virginia. 1997
- Baylor College of Medicine – Medical School
- Honors Recognition in all clinical rotations 1996-2000
- Nominated for Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 2000
- Awarded a Baylor Alumni Scholarship 2001 – 2004
- Elected Chair of the Admissions Committee, Baylor College of Medicine 2002 – 2003
- Named Outstanding Plastic Surgery Student of the graduating class of 2004. 2004
- Baylor College of Medicine – Plastic Surgery Residency
- Cronin Award First Place Clinical Paper – Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons 11/2008
- Baron Hardy Award for Outstanding Academic Performance 6/2009
- Highest In-service Score in Baylor Program 2009 – National Percentile 95% 2009
- Super Docs, Texas
- Super Doctors Rising Stars 2012
- Super Doctors Rising Stars 2013
- Super Doctors Rising Stars 2014
- ASPS Essentials of Leadership 2015 – 2016
- One of 25 surgeons from across the country selected to participate in this multi-meeting ASPS leadership summit.
- First Place Clinical Paper Award Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons 2015
- Houstonia Magazine
- Top Doctors in Houston 2015
- Top Doctors in Houston 2018
- Top Doctors in Houston 2019
- Super Docs, Texas
- Texas Super Doctors 2015
- Texas Super Doctors 2016
- Texas Super Doctors 2017
- Texas Super Doctors 2018
- Texas Super Doctors 2019
- Texas Super Doctors 2020
- Texas Super Doctors 2021
- Texas Super Doctors 2022
- Plastic Surgery Research Council
- Best paper “Safety of Routine Pedicle Division during Delayed Breast Augmentation Following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction” June 2021
- Rice University, Business School
- Chosen Participant, Emerging Physician Leaders Program 01/2022-06/2022
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Elected Oral Board Examiner 2022
- CKW LUXE Magazine- Top 20 Impact Maker Award, February 5, 2022
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Associate Professor of Clinical Plastic Surgery, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
- Adjunct Associate Professor Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Medicine
- Adjunct Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
- Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at Houston Methodist West Hospital