Warren A. Ellsworth, IV, MD

Warren A. Ellsworth, IV, MD

Warren A. Ellsworth, IV, MD

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Medical Director, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Program Director of Residency Program at Houston Methodist West Hospital
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About Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV

“I am certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and trained at some of the world’s leading medical institutions. I perform microsurgery with cutting-edge techniques in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body. World-class training, combined with personalized patient care, has allowed me to create the ideal atmosphere to meet my patients’ needs.”

Warren A. Ellsworth IV, MD, FACS, is Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at Houston Methodist West Hospital and Director of the Council of Community Plastic Surgeons for the Houston Methodist Hospital System. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serves as Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, with adjunct faculty appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M University College of Medicine.  Dr. Ellsworth’s medical degree and integrated plastic surgery training were at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

With more than fifteen years of experience, Dr. Ellsworth is widely recognized for his expertise in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and serves as Principal Investigator for multiple clinical studies focused on outcomes and innovation in breast reconstruction. Dr. Ellsworth is past President of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons and holds numerous national leadership positions.   Dr. Ellsworth is dedicated to advocacy and currently serves as Board Vice President of Health Policy and Advocacy for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV has an academic appointment. Learn more about their research interests.

Clinical Interests

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Body contour restoration after weight loss
  • BRCA 1 AND BRCA 2 breast reconstruction
  • Breast augmentation and breast lift surgery
  • Breast correction and revision surgery
  • Breast resensation restoration
  • Facelift
  • Flap-based and implant breast reconstruction
  • Lymph node transfer
  • Microsurgery
  • Necklift
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy
  • Reconstructive surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
  • Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
  • Aetna EPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
  • Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
  • Aetna Open Access
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
  • Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
  • Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Aetna Transplant
  • Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
  • Aetna Workers' Comp
  • All Saver/United Healthcare
  • BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
  • BCBS PPO Wespath
  • Bind Surest UHC
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Edge
  • Blue Essentials
  • Blue Essentials Access
  • Community Health Choice Medicare Advantage HMO DSNP
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
  • GeoBlue
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana HMO / EPO
  • Humana Natl POS Open Access
  • Humana POS & Preferred POS
  • Humana PPO & Preferred PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • Olympus Managed Care (International)
  • ProCare Medicare Advantage
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Board Certification
  • Plastic Surgery | American Board of Plastic Surgery | 2011
Medical School
  • Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 2004
Residency
  • Plastic Surgery | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 2010
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital
Center Memberships
  • Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Academic Appointments
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), Academic Institute
  • Houston Methodist
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Languages

  • English
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

FAQ

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 832.522.8400 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV accepts.
What practice does Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV work at?
Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV works at Houston Methodist Institute for Reconstructive Surgery.
Where is Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV office located?
How do patients rate Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV in reviews?
307 patients have reviewed Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV's profile.
What languages does Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV speak?
Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV, or the office, speaks English.
What are Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV's specialties?
Dr. Warren A. Ellsworth, IV is a specialist in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
4.9 out of 5
(307 Ratings, 40 Comments)
  • 4.9
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9
    Provider showed concern
  • 4.9
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Jun 28, 2026
    Dr. Warren and his assistants thank you especially for their compassion and spirit to make me feel confident and give strength for the treatment to follow.
  • Jun 23, 2026
    I absolutely LOVE Dr. Ellsworth and his staff.
  • Jun 16, 2026
    Dr Ellsworth and all of his staff always have a smile on their face. They listen and answer any questions or concerns I have. Dr. Ellsworth goes above and beyond his help.
  • Jun 2, 2026
    Excellent service
  • May 27, 2026
    I have already recommended this office to the home nurse I had so she had the info for future patients
  • Apr 28, 2026
    Very thorough, answered all of my questions and addressed concerns. Also showed me pictures of what to expect.
  • Mar 18, 2026
    Dr Ellsworth is one of my favorite drs and I have been to over 30 in last 4 mos. He understands and is very empathetic and just what I need.