Doctor and Staff

                            John E. Ellis, O.D.  

Dr. Ellis grew up in nearby Uniontown.  He graduated from Uniontown high school and attended California University of Pennsylvania.  He graduated with honors in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  Dr. Ellis then earned his doctorate degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1990.  During his fourth year of Optometry school, Dr. Ellis completed rotations in primary eye care, ocular disease management, pediatrics, and low vision services.
   After graduation from Optometry school, Dr. Ellis worked for Dr. E. Ronald Salvitti in Washington Pa. for 3 years full time and 12 more years part time.  Dr. Ellis also worked for Dr. Howard Tanning at Jefferson Hospital from 1992 to 1997.
     In 1993 Dr. Ellis bought the practice of Dr. Robert Irwin in Connellsville.  He moved the practice to its present location in May of 2005.  Dr. Ellis practices there full time, offering a full range of Optometric care.  He offers routine eye examinations for glasses and contact lenses.  Dr. Ellis treats glaucoma and also does medical eye examinations for cataracts and diabetes and refractive surgery. Emergency services are also provided for injuries, foreign bodies and red eyes.
     Dr. Ellis and his wife Kandy have 2 daughters, Leslee and Sara, and reside in Connellsville.  He is very active in the community and in particular the Connellsville Lions Club, serving as past president, and the Connellsville Falcon Foundation.  Dr. Ellis loves spending time with his children and helps coach their basketball and softball teams.

Staff

Optical Department

Left

                         MaryAnn Fuller

                         Jana Sperandio

                         Susan Eutsey                     

Left   Receptionist

                                       Robin James

Office Manager

                                      Linda Brown

Receptionist

                                      Sheri Kern