Mr Ross Elledge
Professional statement
Mr Ross Elledge is a highly regarded and skilled consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has subspecialty interests in temporomandibular disorders (including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy and TMJ replacement) and skin cancer. He also practices the full scope of general oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, wisdom teeth removal, impacted teeth removal, treatment for cysts and benign tumours of the jaws, salivary gland disorders, maxillofacial trauma and oral medicine.
Mr Elledge is one of only a handful of surgeons nationally to provide advanced arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery for the TMJ and total alloplastic TMJ replacement. He is a former National Lead of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) TMJ Subspecialty Interest Group (SSIG), has lectured internationally on various aspects of TMJ surgery and care, is a section editor for TMJ papers for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Full Member of the European Society of TMJ Surgeons (ESTMJS). Mr Elledge graduated in dentistry with distinction at the University of Malta in 2003, finishing first in his year.
Following a few years working for the state health service in Malta, he relocated to the United Kingdom in 2005, initially working in paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Following junior posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the West of Scotland, he completed the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2006.
In 2007, Mr Elledge started an accelerated medical degree at the University of Birmingham, completing this in 2010 with distinction, coming first in his year and being awarded the Sir Arthur Thomson Gold Medal and the Chancellor's Prize, awarded annually for outstanding achievement and contributions to the general life of the University. Junior doctor jobs followed around the West Midlands, including Core Surgical Training in Plastic Surgery and completion of the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons exams in 2012.
He was then granted a place on a higher surgical training programme in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the West Midlands, training in the whole remit of the specialty and successfully completing his exit Fellowship exams in 2017, as well as gaining a Masters in Medical Education with distinction from the acclaimed programme at the Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee.
Mr Elledge rounded off his training with two nationally awarded Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowships in Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and the Management of Skin Cancer in Nottingham and Leeds respectively in 2018, prior to taking up the post of Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
He also holds an honorary consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery contract with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. As well as being a clinician in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he is also an academic, being an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Birmingham, where he is responsible for the Human Disease module within the undergraduate dental degree (BDS) programme. Mr Elledge currently practices privately at The Priory Hospital in Birmingham (Circle Health), The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham (part of HCA Healthcare UK), Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, as well as The Westbourne Centre in Birmingham (Ramsay Health).
Clinics
The Priory Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Edgbaston, Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UG,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, BMI The Priory and Edgbaston Hospitals (2021 - present)
Subspecialties
- TMJ Replacement
- Skin tag removal
Professional memberships
- Member of the Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMedEd)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Education
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) with Honours, University of Malta (1998 - 2003)
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2006)
Teaching posts
- Education Lead, Maxillofacial Surgery, Health Education West Midlands (2021 - present)
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer with the College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham (present)
Positions in organisations
- Associate Editor, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2020 - present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Elledge's publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Chancellor's Prize, University of Birmingham (2010)
- Sir Arthur Thomson Gold Medal, University of Birmingham (2010)
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Reviews
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- Mr Elledge is not only an exceptional clinician, with immense knowledge and expertise, but a patient and kind gentleman. My health problems began in the Summer of 2024, and despite numerous consultations with my GP, dentist and a clinician at The Priory hospital, no solution was found. At our first meeting, I knew I was in excellent hands. He quickly arranged tests and a 2nd opinion, which has led to a swift diagnosis and successful treatment. I would highly recommend him.Doctor's response -This was such a beautiful comment to read. I am just so happy that we got to the right diagnosis and started treatment that has given you your life back! Working collaboratively in private practice can present challenges (as we are all working somewhat separately), but in the independent hospitals where I am fortunate enough to base my practice, there are some excellent colleagues in allied specialties with crossover points in diagnosis spanning Neurology, ENT, Dermatology and Rheumatology to name a few. That joint opinion was invaluable in getting things right on this occasion and I am so glad it all worked out!
- The whole experience was professional, friendly and I felt well looked after by the hospital staff. Mr Elledge was very kind , friendly and reassuring in the operating theatre thus making the surgery not at all scary and I felt to be in good hands. I would thoroughly recommend him.Doctor's response -Thank you. The team are wonderful and we try everything to make you feel safe and looked after including the custom music selection! There are always ways and means!
- I cannot recommend Mr Elledge enough. He’s been kind, caring, approachable and available at every opportunity no matter what day it is and responds very quickly. I had to have surgery on my face with an upcoming wedding so my anxiety levels were high. He was patient with me and made me feel I could ask him anything. Nothing was too much trouble. The scar is so neat, it has had alot of positive comments. I can’t thank him enough.Doctor's response -Thank you so much. I was delighted to look after you, although the pressure was on so close to your special day! Am glad it all worked out and am always here to help!
- Absolutely perfect service from Dr Elledge. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my procedure with himDoctor's response -Thank you so much am delighted to hear this. Please let me know if you need anything further!
- I couldn't ask for a more professional approach from my initial appointment through to surgery and follow up. I was always kept informed, all my questions were answered and the scar on my forehead is already practically non-existent.Doctor's response -Delighted to help you with this! A very interesting case of an unusual position for a common pathology! We took our time with the diagnosis and then weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of difference surgical approaches but in the end an amazing outcome that we were both delighted with. It has been a pleasure looking after you and wish you all the best for the future!