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Christopher R. Ellis MD, FACC

Professor of Medicine, and Director, LAA Closure Program
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
  • Arrhythmias
  • Arrhythmias - Ablation
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Implantable Defibrillator Insertion

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Heart
1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Rochester, 2000
  • Residency, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2004
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2005
  • EP Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2008
  • EP Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System, 2009
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Ellis was great. He was particularly good at explaining the procedures so that a layman could understand completely
September 15, 2025
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I love Dr. Ellis he is a great man and I know he has my best interest in the care I receive. I tell everyone that Vanderbilt Heart is the best!
September 11, 2025
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Always very supportive and caring, No issues
September 8, 2025
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Dr. Ellis is the best!
September 3, 2025
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Dr. Ellis is always very caring and helpful.
September 1, 2025
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Dr. Ellis is phenomenal. Calm, attentive, caring and willing to answer all questions completely.
August 30, 2025
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Long-term relationship with this doctor. Always knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough, pleasant, and helpful/
August 22, 2025
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Dr. Ellis is my hero and he always explains everything to me so I understand.
August 20, 2025
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Dr. Ellis is an as exemplary doctor/medical staff professional caregiver as I have ever encountered. He is an exemple of why I go to Vanderbilt.
August 18, 2025
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