Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Psychiatry
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Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Psychiatry
MyBSWHealth
Locations of Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820, Frisco, TX, 75034
6612.9 mi
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469.800.5740
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- Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (1997) |
| Medical School: Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1997) |
| Internship: Psychiatry, University of Colorado (1998) |
| Internship: Psychiatry, University of Colorado at Denver - GME (1998) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, University of Colorado (2000) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, University of Colorado at Denver - GME (2000) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, Texas A&M Health Science Center (2001) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2001) |
| Certifications |
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| Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Psychiatry |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas |
| Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco |
| Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health |
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Reviews (199) for Walter Ray Elliston, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | Takes time to listen and asks good follow up questions signaling authenticity & engagement | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | He's just very attentive and the visit just flows.He's also kind with good manners. Great doctor and he never seems stressed. I love that. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 4, 2025 | He was understanding, positive and thorough. It's refreshing to have someone who truly understands the level of care you require. | |
| 4.9 | Feb 27, 2025 | He is very professional, very kind, and engaging. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 26, 2025 | He worked me in after we missed off the appointment | |
| 5.0 | Feb 24, 2025 | Patience, caring, listens to questions , thoughtful Informative answers and advice. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | Consistent and helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 18, 2025 | Consistently thorough and friendly | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | He's very professional great listener and spot on eith his assessments | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | Excellent service. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | On time and very helpful!! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 5, 2025 | Very thorough | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | Empathetic, interested in me | |
| 4.6 | Jan 28, 2025 | Good listener and explains | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | Dr. Elliston is amazing. He listens and provides a relaxing environment. This enables me to be calm and discuss my issues. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Very personal and understanding | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dr. Is. Rey concerned about my care and wellbeing. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dr. Elliston will take time with you and listen to your concerns. He treats you with respect. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 20, 2025 | Doctor and staff very helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Always listens. Offer extremely practical advice. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | He makes me feels seen and cared for. He listens and provides helpful information while also making me feel like he cares about me as a whole person. He explains things in a way I can understand and is open to all my questions and has thorough, helpful answers. I feel that I am an active decision maker in my care plan. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Dr. Elliston is very easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | Dr ELLISTON is an extremely knowledgeable and caring doctor. He never makes me feel rushed and always makes me feel comfortable. | |
| 4.2 | Dec 21, 2024 | He is very attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dr Elliston's office is courteous and professional, I felt very comfortable with everyone I spoke to | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Dr Ellison is very knowledgeable, he does not make you feel rushed. He addresses all my concerns and is very calming. | |
| 4.9 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dr. Elliston is amazing. He is very kind and really listens. He also takes his time and doesn't rush. All of the staff in this office have been great as well. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Excellent caring Dr | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dr Elliston is knowledgeable and kind. He listens to me and pushes me in the right direction regarding my medication management. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 10, 2024 | He seems to really care about my mental health he has always been kind and truthful about my circumstances | |
| 5.0 | Dec 10, 2024 | Always there for me. | |
| 4.7 | Dec 5, 2024 | It was great from start to finish. He listened, reassured and made great recommendations. The staff was also terrific. I walked away feeling heard and understood. Huge win - especially for someone who has my health issues. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 1, 2024 | He took the time to listen. He offered great insight into my issues. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 27, 2024 | Dr. Elliston takes the time to listen to his patients and answer their questions. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 25, 2024 | Dr. Elliston is a professional, yet caring and compassionate psychiatrist. This is a very hard combination of quallities to find. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 24, 2024 | Dr Elliston has been my doctor for approximately 16 years. I highly respect him and would refer anyone to him. | |
| 4.3 | Nov 22, 2024 | Dr. Elliston very capable and takes time with his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Dr. Elliston is the physician I have seen for over 17 years for psychiatry. I greatly recommend Dr. Elliston because he provides the highest of quality care. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 21, 2024 | Dr Elliston is the best Doctor I've ever been too. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Dr. Elliston is wonderful. He takes his time with you, listens and is genuinely interested in your entire health. I highly recommend him. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Consistent care and professional integrity are his hallmark | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | He will listen to me. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Dr. Elliston was informative and knowledgable, and also kind and collaborative | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Staff was very understanding and Dr. Elliott immediately changed my medication as he felt it was needing a change for the better. He took over an hour to assess me and I appreciate him with his time and wisdom. I'm looking forward to working with him and his staff. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Very caring, listens to what I say | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Dr. Elliston is a very kind doctor. He listens, explains thoroughly, and is very careful in prescribing medications. I feel my health is well taken care of. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 6, 2024 | He was incredibly focused on my issues & concerns and gave valuable, pragmatic advice. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 6, 2024 | He has a keen ability to target what causes my symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | My provider listens to me, understands my care and seems to genuinely want what is best for me. He is down to earth and makes me feel very comfortable even though I am in a fragile state at times. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | He listens | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | He covers what meds have bad side effects & how he can replace them with less side effects. If I use an anxiety med more often & daily, he would have a better option that wouldn't cause memory loss. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 18, 2024 | Knows my profile which is helpful | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | Calming and effective | |
| 4.9 | Oct 16, 2024 | Reliable | |
| 4.8 | Oct 16, 2024 | Professional, courteous goes out of his way to help. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | I have been a patient of Dr. Elliston's for nearly twenty years. Though being diagnosed with bipolar can be disheartening, he has always seen me through the difficult times and given me hope and the ability to move forward. Because he is a caring and compassionate doctor, my life is a good one. He is the best in his field! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Very professional, kind | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Listened with judgement. Made me feel comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | My experience was great. Dr. Elliston is very thorough, has excellent bedside manner, made be feel comfortable and took the time to listen address all my concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 29, 2024 | He is so kind. Unlike other doctors, he makes eye contact, communicates honestly but compassionately, and really cares about me as a patient. We can always tell when doctors do not care. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.