Elliot is the only female doctor central to the Scrubs story line. She is a close friend to J.D. and they have been romantically involved� several times. Just like J.D. and Turk, Elliot began her career at the hospital as an intern. In the fourth season she serves as co-chief intern with J.D.

Elliot is close with Nurse Carla Espinosa, whom she confides in and consults for advice. She can be a bit of a chatterbox and sometimes is overly sensitive. This makes her an easy mark for the sometimes belligerent Dr. Cox. She also has a tendency to tell inappropriate stories about her childhood that make no sense.