Joshua Ellwitz, MD

About

JOSHUA ELLWITZ, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 601 JOHN ST in KALAMAZOO, MI.

Joshua Ellwitz is one of 45 orthopedic providers listed in KALAMAZOO, MI on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 100% of Joshua Ellwitz's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was spine work. Their most frequent service was fusion of additional segment of spine for 17 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Fusion of additional segment of spine

  67

  17 patients · above the state median of 42

• Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion

  41

  29 patients · near the state median of 35

• Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment

  34

  21 patients · near the state median of 34

• Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment

  26

  26 patients · near the state median of 22

• Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc

  20

  20 patients · near the state median of 15

• Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments

  14

  13 patients · near the national median of 15

Training and practice

Joshua Ellwitz has been in practice since 2005, after graduating from Medical College of Wisconsin.

• Practices with Quad City Physical Therapy and Spine (29 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospitaland 1 more
• Offers telehealth visits

Industry relationships

Manufacturers reported $13,660 in payments and transfers of value to Joshua Ellwitz in 2024, excluding meals, travel and gifts. Relationships like these are common among surgeons who help design implants or train other clinicians, and companies are required by law to report them.

• consulting

  $8,913

• royalties on devices or techniques they helped develop

  $4,748

Reported by Globus Medical, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., SI-BONE, INC. and others.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2024, as reported by manufacturers. Disclosure is required by law and does not indicate anything improper. Figures reflect what companies reported and may include work unrelated to patient care. Providers who believe a figure is wrong should take it up with CMS, and can contact us about how it appears here.

Registry record

• Licensed in Michigan
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.