
Robert Ellis, FNP
Medical OncologyHematologyGenitourinary Medical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Robert Ellis and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I believe in active listening during each and every patient encounter to truly understand the specific needs of that individual and help come up with an appropriate plan together.
Specializing In
Prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer.
Interests & Activities
I have 3 young children and a beautiful wife who I spend most of my free time with. We love to listen to music together, play outdoors, swim, and go for walks.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Preferred Phone Number
480-256-6444
Expertise
Education
- Medical Education: Grand Canyon University, Nurse Practitioner, Family, 2015
Board Certifications
- Nurse Practitioner, Family: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2015
Locations
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, a department of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- Banner Gateway Medical Center - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive, Suite A, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
287 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very thorough. Listened to me about any concerns. Provided clear explanation about tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
He listens and offers suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
He was well informed and wasted no time. Methodically, he went through the relevant treatment questions and heard out the answers patiently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Friendly, professional, sincere.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
He is very knowledgeable of my condition and my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
He takes time to deal with any problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
He was very professional and friendly. He treated me very well...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Ellis answered all my questions. I never felt rushed. He has a friendly professional manner, that makes him easy to interact with and is extremely knowledgeable. It's as if I'm working with a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Takes his time, never rushed .Answers all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
He takes his time to answer all of my questions. He is pleasant and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Very friendly and cares for patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Although Robert sees many patients, when we see each other he always remembers me and is on top of my treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Extremely knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
He listens to you and is very helpful and caring. He is an excellent doctor and I will refer him to others. We need more doctors like him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
When you visit with Robert you know he has been looking at your prior visits and is right up to date on your treatment. He takes all the time it needs to listen to you and your spouse in regard to how your currently doing. I like that he does not beat around the bush about a question you might in regard to side effects of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Listens to what you say and gives honest answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Very professional and friendly staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
He handles all our concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Ellis is amazing. Personal care and friendly conversation and communication. He's positive and willing to explain the answers to questions both my wife and I asked about my treatment and future plans for my recovery. Dr. Ellis is seems more of a doctor/friend, and I'm treated for who I am and what I'm going through. Not just a patient. He's truly amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Very detailed and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Robert is always current on your treatments and upcoming treatments. He always looks for you to be a part of your health and welcomes any input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Robert just like my other Dr's and Nurse Practioner he takes the time to go over any test results with you and what steps might be next. He also helped with a situation I had and recommended a medication which would help. So far it has.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
He was very concerned about me and my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Great professional who provide excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Interested in my well being and how treatment was going
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
He is very friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Robert answered all my current questions and set up my next appointments with Dr Bowman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
took care of all needs and very knowledgeable and experienceced
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Compassionate listen to me and asked me questions about how I was doing and explain things to me about my blood work, informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
He is supportive and knowledgeable and is very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Very kind and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Robert answered all my questions and was sympathetic as well as polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
He did everything perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Robert is excellent at his profession. He is extremely knowledgeable and considerate. I greatly appreciate his direction and discussions with my medical situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
He's thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2024
He is very thoughtful and caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
He was so kind and helpful. Easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Great to deal with. Always gives me good answers when I have questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Robert explained everything very clearly about my lab results and the next step.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
He is so kind, he is a very gentle person, he make our meeting very pleasant and cracks a joke now and then that makes for some good laughter!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Robert answered all my question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
He was encouraging, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
He is very friendly and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
He listened to my concerns and made recommendations for further treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Listens and cares about each patient and their concerns about treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
He took his time with us so we knew what was going to happen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
He couldn't be better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Friendly and professional. Easy to talk with. Answered all my questions and included my wife, who was with me, in my care. I feel very confident in the care i received, and the quality of treatment I'm receiving.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Answered all of my questions. Showed me my imaging. very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Listened, knowledgeable personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Robert is my personal care contact. He is extremely helpful, friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Courteous informative service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
Answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
He listened all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Robert is excellent. Knowledgeable. Takes time to explain everything. A honest, good guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Robert was very helpful and showed sincere concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Willing to listen and answer all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
He is knowledge and personal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
His calm demeanor inspires confidence. I never feel hurried, he answers all my questions and I feel he and his team have my best interest at heart. I feel confident putting my life in his hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
He was on time and very helpfull
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
He and his staff and healthcare team are incredibly caring. He is simply outstanding in every respect, as are his outstanding Nurses and MA's.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
His care is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
I am well pleased with Robert Ellis's, NP knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to me and my condition. His professionalism is 10+, one of the best people there at Anderson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
He listens. I feel that I get very personalized care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Very efficient and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Robert Ellis is very friendly and explains any issues that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2024
Robert reviewed my medical situation to include labs that were taken just ninety minutes prior to meeting with me. He listened to my comments and answered my questions. Thank You!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Very nice and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Good communicator, great support, very knowledgeable about labs and procedures
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2024
He is personable, knowledgeable, and makes sure that you have had your concerns met before the meeting ends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Robert is excellent and takes the time to listen to my issues and works to address needs. Always a great experience with him and all the NP team at MD Anderson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
He was knowledgeable, friendly, able to answer our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
He is a great PA and very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
He listened to and documented everything I said
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Thorough and good communicator. Answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2024
Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Very professional - knows his stuff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Robert has good experience and knows his profession well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Very patient oriented
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2024
Knowledgeable, friendly and open to our question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
My interactions with the oncology staff under Dr. Bowman have been very attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Very nice to work with and explain questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Talked with Robert concerning my care and he laid out a rough plan of how and when things would happen or care plans would change.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Caring NP. Listens well. Seems to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
NP Ellis is very good at explaining my options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Great NP
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
He is friendly, efficient and knows his stuff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Very professional, trustworthy and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Knows his stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
Friendly, efficient and informative.