"My mission is to educate my patients on their oral health and ensure they always leave our office with a smile."
-Jaya S. Nelson, DDS
Meet the doctor
Jaya S. Nelson, DDS
Dr. Nelson-Ellington is a member of the National Dental Association. Outside of dentistry, she is an active member of Second Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoys running, basketball, bowling, and traveling. She loves spending time with her father, Jerome, who has been a UPS driver for 31 years, and her mother, Eva, an optician at Illinois Eye Express, as well as her grandparents, who are very active in the community. She is excited to return to Danville! Dr. Nelson-Ellington has always wanted to return to Danville and give back to her community.
Experience
Dr. Nelson-Ellington completed her General Practice Residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Washington D.C. She seeks out various continuing education opportunities to stay up to date on the latest techniques and trends in dentistry.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry – Nashville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Purdue University – Indianapolis, Indiana
Associates Degree
Danville Area Community College – Danville, Illinois