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Meritas Health Vivion

2000 NE Vivion Road
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64118

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Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Meritas Health Vivion

About Me

Age Group

Dr. Ellison sees patients 16 years and older.

Biography

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons, serving the community and going to the theater. I am a classically trained violinist and still enjoy listening to classical music.

Care Philosophy

Through compassion, dedication and thoroughness, I care for my patients as if they are my family members.

Area of Interest

I was drawn to family medicine because it allows me to care for the whole person. The practice of family medicine also gives me the opportunity to develop lifelong relationships with generations of Northland families. My interests include:

  • Cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension management
  • Family planning
  • Joint injections
  • Laceration repairs
  • Preventive care
  • Skin lesions and biopsies
  • Smoking cessation
  • Women’s health

Teaching and Professional Positions

  • 2018-2023: Encompass Medical Group-Northland, Family Medicine Physician
  • 2004-2018: Carlonias Healthcare System Davidson Clinic, Family Medicine Physician

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians

Honors, Awards etc.

  • Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
  • Howard Hughes Biomedical Honor Corps
  • James Campbell Medical Society
  • Mudd Cardiology Research Fellowship
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Summa Cum Laude
    • Rousseve Scholarship
  • Recognized with an 800 Award for 2025 by Reputation.com

Education

Residency:
Carolinas Medical Center (2004)

Medical School:
St. Louis University School Of Medicine (2001)

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(66 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

66 Reviews

05/28/2025

Dr. Ellison gets 5 stars always. So don't go to her please. She's already busy with all of my problems, and I want all of the attention. Thanks. On a serious note - I've been seeing Dr. Ellison for seven or eight years now. I have never had a doctor who is as calm, caring, and descriptive as her. She takes her time with you, explaining her suggestions, side effects of medicines, and answering all of your questions. Even though she's super busy, she doesn't make you feel it. When she's in the room with you, you're her priority. I would highly recommend her, particularly to women. We often deal with discrimination and bias, but Dr. Ellison is a shining example of what a doctor should be - patient, knowledgeable, inclusive, and kind. I cannot say enough good things about her, and I have recommended everyone in my family to her.

05/15/2025

Raycinia is very attentive and fun to communicate with...great doc!

05/15/2025

If you want to find a doctor that will listen to you, Dr. Ellison should be your choice. She’ is knowledgeable and can explain one’s condition and how a medication will impact that condition. She’s extremely conscientious and caring. I don’t think you can find a better doctor .

05/02/2025

Doctor Raycinia K. Ellison is one of the best Doctors in the Kansas City area excellent work

04/21/2025

Dr Ellison is a great Dr. She listens to you and takes the time to hear you out.

04/18/2025

DR. ELLISON IS AMAZING AND SHE KEEPS IT 100 WITH YOU AND EXTREMELY KIND BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN !!!!!

04/18/2025

Professional treatment from provider. Clearly knowledgeable about my concerns and responsive. Works to make sure I understand the information I am provided. Thank you.

04/17/2025

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Ellison. Every time I step into her office (at the Meritas clinic on Vivion Rd), I feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. Dr. Ellison takes the time to listen, explains everything thoroughly, and never makes me feel rushed. She combines deep medical knowledge with a warm and compassionate bedside manner that can be rare to find, these days. Every visit is efficient, but never impersonal. I always leave feeling confident in the care I’m receiving and grateful to have found such a brilliant, skilled, and thoughtful physician. It’s clear that Dr. Ellison truly cares about her patients’ well-being, as she always goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care based on our unique needs. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking a truly outstanding doctor.

04/02/2025

Dr. Ellison is totally Wonderful. Very personable and very, very knowledgeable.

03/24/2025

Very professional and cares about me and my health. She is never in a hurry when I see Dr. Ellison. She makes me like am in good hands. Dr. Ellison assistant is awesome. 5 plus stars and more‼️ 3/21/25 I had a skin irritation that needs some attention. Dr Ellison and staff got me right in to see her. I was so pleased. If you need a doctor the treat you like you are her only patient and care about your problem, she is that one. Thank you Dr. Ellison and your staff for kind and professional service. You Rock💯

03/19/2025

Love, love, love Dr. Ellison. She is my favorite doctor ever.

03/14/2025

I needed a new primary care physician who would actually care about my health and well-being. Some physicians do not care. I was immediately impressed with Dr Ellison's approach, the time she spent reviewing past and current health conditions, her knowledge of the conditions and her overall demeanor showing genuine respect and concern. Very important. I am very well pleased with her, am looking forward to having her help manage my healthcare, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable and respectable doctor.

03/13/2025

Dr. Ellison always takes time to make sure you fully understand any and all treatments. She is very kind, compassionate and professional.

03/04/2025

She listened to my concerns and she is getting me to the right places to get my health looked at

02/27/2025

Excellent experience with this doctor. She is professional, caring, competent...

02/12/2025

Dr Ellison was very nice and professional she made me feel at ease on my first visit

02/05/2025

Dr. Ellison is the best primary doctor we've ever worked with. Her attention to detail and bedside manner is extraordinary and unmatched in the field. Her kindness always brings the nerves down. She gives exceptional effort to her patients and we are so thrilled she is our care provider.

01/30/2025

Wifes doctor. Great commuicator. Takes time. She never feels rushed.

01/13/2025

My favorite physician-ever! She keeps track of my referrals (I can hardly remember) and reviews each with me. She explains things in a way that I can understand, and spends as much time as I feel I need and is just so warm and caring.

01/09/2025

I love my Doctor...she understands my medical problems...I could not be happier with my treatment.

12/09/2024

I like that Dr Ellison takes time with me and seems really hear me when I talk

11/20/2024

Always listens to what I have to say and gives me good sound advice 👌

11/06/2024

I have lots wrong with me and I felt like they all cared about me

10/21/2024

Dr. Ellison is engaging, relatable and a good listener. She doesn't lecture, she has real conversations about your health. I love that she emphasizes the fact that she's not just treating you at your current age, she's also thinking about your health, prevention and treatment 20 years from now. The office is aesthetically pleasing and everyone is friendly and respectful. I'm so happy to have her as my new PCP. 10/10 would recommend!

10/17/2024

Dr. Ellison is one of the most caring doctors I've ever met. She doesn't make you feel rushed. She is so thorough in her explanations and makes sure you understand everything.

10/03/2024

Dr Raycinia K. Ellison was very knowledgeable about my issues. She was very kind and had a lot of patience with me. I did not feel rushed at all. Her staff was the same.

09/23/2024

Dr. Ellison is a very caring, professional doctor. She really listens to your concerns and is passionate about caring for her patients. She just lights up the room when she walks in to care for you. Compassionate Caring, knowledgable, professional, are just a few words to describe Dr. Ellison.

09/19/2024

She was amazing! She explained everything in a way I would understand and made my experience very comfortable. I would recommend her to anyone. You can also tell she truly cares.

09/09/2024

Dr Ellison is very professional, at the same time being personable. I respect her knowledge as my doctor, and feel well cared for. I just recommended her to a friend.

09/05/2024

Dr. Ellison is very personable and professional with the care she provides.

09/02/2024

Dr. Raycinia Ellison is a wonderful doctor. It is always a pleasure to see her. She takes the time to listen to you and involves me in whatever decision she has planned for me. She is a blessing to me. If I could give her 10 *****, I would. She deserves more than 5 *****.

08/26/2024

I'm thankful that Dr Ellison is my Dr. She has been my Dr for quite a while, she is so friendly, listens to you, takes time to answer questions you may have. Always a good experience for my appts with her.

08/13/2024

Dr Ellison is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She sees my 16-year old son too, and he really likes her. She’s thoughtful, friendly, never feels like she’s rushing you. She listens to all of your concerns and explains her thinking as well. I just love her!!

08/08/2024

Dr. Ellison Is very kind and spends extra time with you if needed. She is very thorough and making sure that you have everything covered in your exam. I would highly recommend her.

08/07/2024

Was a very positive experience! She’s very thorough and a joy to have for my Dr

07/24/2024

Dr. Ellison is a kind, caring and intelligent doctor with an excellent “bedside manner.” I highly recommend her to anyone.

07/24/2024

Excellent medical care

07/19/2024

Dr Ellison and her staff are the best. They take their time, you never fell rushed and most of all they treat you like the adult you are and do not talk down to you.

07/17/2024

She was great, my son said she asked questions and listened. I was glad to hear that because he just turned 20 and this is only his 2nd visit alone lol

07/04/2024

Love my Dr. Ellison! She takes the time to explain everything to me and is very knowledgeable and thorough. I’m all about consistency and this kind of care works for me! ☺️

07/03/2024

Always a professional visit.

07/01/2024

Dr. Ellison is always concerned and thorough. I pray she remains my Dr. Until my last breath.

06/13/2024

Dr. Raycinia Ellison is great! She takes the time to listen to all of your concerns and address them. She seems to really care about her patients! Highly recommend her!

05/20/2024

Dr. Ellison provided me with details of my overall health. She's listens to her patients concerns and answers all of your questions. Dr. Ellison does not rush through her appointment to get to her next patient.

05/02/2024

Dr Ellison is such a Caring Dr. She gives you information that is Important. She takes time to listen. Every visit she goes over your information. I'm Very Pleased with Dr Ellison's Services and her Assistant is Great also.

04/24/2024

Dr Ellison took the time to listen to my concerns and address each of them. She is thorough with her examinations and explained each medication with possible side effects. I was very pleased with my first visit.

04/05/2024

Great first impression. Felt compassion and some good feeling. Seem like a great lady. I'm having feelings of confidence in her!

04/02/2024

She took the time to explain my medical conditions in a way previous providers have not. She listened to and addressed my concerns about treatment plan. Great patient care highly recommend

02/28/2024

Dr. Ellison is exceptionally kind and caring. She asks about every aspect of your overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Ellison also makes sure you leave with all questions answered.

02/26/2024

Dr. Ellison actively listened to my concerns and had recommendations for each concern. I felt very comfortable and was able to speak without feeling like there were certain things I couldn't say or that I would be judged. Dr. Ellison overall is friendly and caring.

02/21/2024

Dr. Ellison is the best. She is very intentional in listening and giving her full attention to her patients!

02/16/2024

Dr was friendly, knowledgeable, informative, professional, courteous and interested in you and your health

01/23/2024

Dr. Ellison is my favorite PCP yet. She is very professional. She listens without judgement and explains everything in depth to ensure her patients have a full understanding of what's going on.

01/15/2024

Dr. Ellison was thorough and I felt heard and understood. My experience was a pleasant one. I highly recommend her.

01/03/2024

Dr. Ellison took time to answer my questions and concerns and explained the next steps in my care plan. She is very kind and compassionate. The office was clean and the staff was friendly and professional.

01/01/2024

Dr. Ellison is caring and concerned about my physical and emotional health. She took time to get to know me and made me feel very comfortable and confident in her as my primary care physician. Dr. Ellison's nurse was friendly and competant and put me at ease right away. The reception staff was also friendly and welcoming.

12/27/2023

Dr. Elison takes the time to sit and listen to you. I was able to schedule my appointment the next day. Sat down and listen to me explain the problem. She explained the medicine, how it worked and how long it would take.

12/12/2023

Although initially a bit bothered by the 20 minute late start but not by much since I was having an interesting conversation in the lobby with another patient (my appt was scheduled for 10:20 and I arrived early), I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful this doctor is. Based on my experiences with other practitioners in the network, I expected a ten to fifteen minute appointment and to be on my way. Even made an 11 o’clock appt with a car dealer haha And also because of those experiences, when I received a flyer in the mail about a new doctor, I decided to try someone new. The first thing you’ll notice is her warm personality. You’ll probably calm down immediately. As you continue to speak with her, you’ll understand and feel comforted by just smart she is as well as thorough and patient. Finally, you’ll leave her office knowing exactly what your next six months to a year will look like under her care. So even to my surprise, within a few hours afterwards, I had referred both a picky friend and my oldest daughter to her and I’m now here referring YOU. I came away from this appointment feeling brand new and with a plan for better health which means the world to me even though I am generally healthy and only see my doctor once a year. And as I get older and as we move away from Covid, I’ve noticed a few ailments are starting to pop up. Health is a number one priority so even though I might hate saying this as I don’t want her schedule to completely fill up (just joking), run, don’t walk. Taking care of yourself should include Dr. Ellison and her staff. I understood now why she was late and it was worth the wait.

12/07/2023

Dr Ellison and her team are the best. Always take the time to listen and explain everything without making you feel inferior.

11/03/2023

Dr. Ellison is the best doctor I have ever had. She is a terrific communicator and listener and extremely knowledgeable about best treatment plans. She treats the WHOLE patient!

10/31/2023

Best Dr I ever had. Dr. Raycinia is very thorough. She explained ever thing to me in detail and is easy to talk to.

10/25/2023

This office is THE best! They are always so helpful & knowledgeable. Dr. Raycenia Ellison is a wonderful physician & genuinely cares for me!

10/25/2023

Dr. Ellison is always such a professional yet manages to be so personable and easy to talk to. She is a great diagnostician and I'm so thankful she is my doctor.

10/25/2023

Dr. Raycinia Ellison is a great Doctor. When she moved from Encompas med to Meritas Vivian, I followed her., Because she’s been my doctor for years.

10/25/2023

Dr. Ellison is very thorough even though it takes time. Love this!

10/19/2023

Dr. Ellison is great. She takes the time to listen to what you are saying. She addresses your concerns. She is very professional and personable.
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