Dr. Ellis is a graduate of ChicagosNorthwestern UniversitySchool of Dentistry (DDS 1997) where he graduated at the top of his class. After completing dental school, Dr. Ellis spent the next 4 years at the Ohio State University Medical Center serving as a surgical resident in theDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During his time at Ohio State he earned a Masters Degree and was appointed as the chief resident.After completing his residency Dr. Ellis not only served as a part-time Clinical Faculty member at the OSU Dental School in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery but also began his private Oral Surgery practice.
Dr. Ellis practices within the broad spectrum of Oral Surgery where his primary interests lie in dental implant surgery with an emphasis on hard and soft tissue grafting. He has a unique and unparalleled experience in utilizing the latest 3-D imaging for guided implant and bone grafting procedures.Dr. Ellis was one of the first practitioners in Central Ohio to incorporate thei-CAT Cone Beam CTscanner and 3-D technology into his dental implant practice. He also utilizes 3-D imaging to treat numerous conditions of the head and face.
Dr. Ellis is board certified and a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.He recently participated in and passed his 10 year recertification examination, a crucial step in maintaining his Board Certification status. In addition, he is a fellow in theAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsand maintains hospital privileges atDublin Methodist Hospital. Dr. Ellis served as a team Maxillofacial Surgeon for the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2003 through the 2012 season, where he was responsible for treating oral, facial and jaw injuries sustained by the NHL players both on and off the ice.
Dr. Ellis is married to Dr. Jennifer Ellis, a family physician in Columbus, and are the busy parents of three very active children, Cooper, Cameron, and Reed. While not working he enjoyssnow skiing, running, mountain biking, coaching his kids sport teams as well as traveling with his family.
Dr. Erik Evans was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Upper Arlington High School, he majored in biology at The College of Wooster. He became interested in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery while observing his father, Dr. T. W. Evans, in his practice.
Dr. Evans graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1996 and entered an integrated OMS residency and medical school at Northwestern University Medical School (now Feinberg School of Medicine) in Chicago after completing a year of Anesthesia training at Parkland Memorial Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. He completed an internship in surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after medical school. He went on to complete his OMS residency training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2005 followed by a fellowship in facial aesthetic surgery with his father in Columbus.
He remained in Columbus as full-time faculty in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Childrens Hospital where he became residency program director and the D. P. Snyder Endowed Professor. During this time, he was awarded the Faculty Educator Development Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), given to a select number of promising young academic surgeons. After five years at Ohio State, he spent over six years in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He joined Ellis Oral Surgery in 2018.
A fellow of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, he has given lectures on both the local and national level, published research articles and book chapters, been a reviewer for the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and has served his specialty as President of the Ohio Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as well as a Delegate to AAOMS.
Dr. Evans professional interests include the full scope of the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including facial trauma, facial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, and facial aesthetic surgery.
Were proud to offer a comprehensive range of functional and cosmetic surgical services. But were not your typical oral surgery practice. Both of our board-certified oral surgeons have extensive training and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, but each has narrowed their focus and skillset even further. Dr. James Ellis specializes in dental implant treatment and hard and soft tissue grafting, while Dr. Erik Evans specializes in orthognathic and cosmetic surgery. Combined, our surgeons offer the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery but are each highly trained and experienced in their selective treatments. At Ellis Oral Surgery, youll not only receive personalized surgical care but treatment from an oral surgeon in Gahanna and Upper Arlington, OH who specializes in and focuses on the specific surgery you need.
More than providing superior oral and maxillofacial surgery, we want you to feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed at our practice. We take great care to create this atmosphere and offer personalized and attentive care from the moment you walk through our doors. Though our practices are state-of-the-art and immaculate, they wont feel stuffy or unwelcoming. Well make you feel right at home. Other reasons why patients consistently choose us include:
Each of our oral surgeons has made it their lifes goal to provide the most innovative and personalized care for our patients. Throughout their careers, both Dr. Ellis and Dr. Evans have gone above and beyond, having gained extensive training and teaching experience, dental and surgical association memberships, and board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Additionally, weve acquired and trained in some of oral and dental surgerys most innovative technologies and techniques to make your treatment more efficient, comfortable, and predictable than ever before. With such a stellar combination of experience and technology, its no wonder weve become one of the most sought-after practices in the greater metro Columbus, OH area.