Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Psychiatry
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Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Psychiatry
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Locations ofWalter Ray Elliston, MD
Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820, Frisco, TX, 75034
6612.9mi
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469.800.5740
Closed
- 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) |
| Medical School: 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 | Apr 14, 2025 | He's very attentive,patient and caring | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Understanding and attentive to my condition | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | It was a great 1st time experience! The front desk was very nice and very helpful. The Doctor was very nice and very calm. I am now a patient and will tell others to pick this office. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Dr. Elliston is a physician in behavioral health with expertise in psychiatry. I greatly appreciate Dr. Elliston's excellent dedication to the field of psychiatry. Dr. Elliston is a highly recommended skilled and caring psychiatrist. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 20, 2025 | The staff and Dr Elliston were very professional and extremely nice. I felt like they had my best interests in mind. | |
| 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. |
*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.