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Dr. Walter Elliston, MD

Dr. Walter Elliston, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Elliston, MD is a psychiatrist in Frisco, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Medical City Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star

3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820 Frisco, TX 75034
Telehealth available

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(469) 800-5740

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elliston specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Elliston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elliston

3.0

27 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
48%
48%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
44%
44%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Aug 10, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne – Jul 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly M. in Dallas, TX – Jan 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Dallas, TX – Dec 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Don in Plano TX – Jul 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Elliston, MD is a psychiatrist in Frisco, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Medical City Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Colorado Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star

Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820 Frisco, TX 75034
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Plano

    3901 W 15th St
    Plano, TX 75075
    Recipient of 49
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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