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Curriculum vitae

Maya EllisonMD

Founder, Meridian Spine & Motion

Maya Ellison is an interventional spine and sports medicine physician. She combines clinical practice with teaching and research on function, recovery, and musculoskeletal care.

Selected publications

  • 2025

    Measuring function in outpatient spine care

    Meridian Journal of Rehabilitation

  • 2024

    Shared decision-making before image-guided procedures

    Northshore Clinical Review

  • 2023

    Collaborative rehabilitation after musculoskeletal injury

    Clinical Practice & Movement

Appointments & experience

  • 2018-present

    Founder & Interventional Specialist

    Meridian Spine & Motion

  • 2013-present

    Clinical Faculty

    Meridian University School of Medicine

  • 2015-2018

    Director of Procedural Education

    Northshore Teaching Hospital

Areas of expertise

  • Spine & musculoskeletal medicine

    Evaluation of back, neck, joint, and sports-related conditions.

  • Image-guided procedures

    Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for selected musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Movement & recovery

    Care planning focused on mobility, rehabilitation, and daily function.

Education & training

  • 2012-2013

    Interventional Spine Fellowship

    Meridian University Medical Center

  • 2008-2012

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency

    Northshore Teaching Hospital

  • 2007

    Doctor of Medicine

    Meridian University School of Medicine