Dr. Thomas Ellis Performs Spine Surgery on Texas Senator Wendy Davis

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Thomas Ellis, MD, a surgeon with Fort Worth Brain and Spine Institute, performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on Texas state senator and gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, according to a report form the Chron.

The outpatient procedure was performed at discs C5-C7 and Ms. Davis plans to return to her normal campaign schedule over the next few weeks. Dr. Ellis earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed his residency in neurosurgery at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

 

He also serves as vice-chief of the division of neurosurgery at Harris Methodist Fort Worth.

 

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