Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Psychiatry
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Locations of Walter Ray Elliston, MD
Baylor Scott & White Behavioral Health Services at The Star
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 820, Frisco, TX, 75034
6612.9mi
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- Monday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
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| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Education: Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1997) |
| Internship: Psychiatry, University of Colorado at Denver - GME (1998) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, University of Colorado at Denver - GME (2000) |
| Residency: Psychiatry, Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (2001) |
| Certifications |
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| Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas |
| Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco |
| Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton |
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Patient Ratings (570)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (224)
Overview of patient comments
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Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Patients appreciate
The overwhelming majority of patients describe Dr. Walter Elliston as an exceptional listener who is patient, kind, and never makes them feel rushed during appointments. Many reviewers, including several long-term patients who have seen him for a decade or more, praise his deep knowledge of psychiatric care and medication management, noting his thoughtful, conservative approach to prescribing—often favoring the minimum effective dose and explaining the reasoning behind treatment options. Patients consistently highlight his compassionate, non-judgmental demeanor, his ability to make them feel heard and understood, and his genuine investment in their overall wellbeing. The office staff and front desk are also frequently commended for being professional, welcoming, and easy to work with.
Patients also share
While the vast majority of feedback is highly positive, a few reviews point to areas for improvement. One patient felt Dr. Elliston lacked empathy during a difficult conversation about mental health struggles, describing comments about diet and job searching as blunt and poorly delivered given their emotional state. Another reviewer noted he doesn't go "above and beyond," though acknowledged it was hard to define what that would mean. A couple of patients mentioned occasionally feeling that he didn't fully grasp what they were trying to communicate, though they appreciated his effort to understand. One brief comment also noted a wish that he participated in the UMR insurance network, as the rest of his practice group does.