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Christopher R. Ellis MD, FACC

Professor of Medicine, and Director, LAA Closure Program

Areas of Expertise

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

Locations

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

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 is terrific. He was able to quickly zero in on my past history and make a plan going forward that I believe will make a huge difference for me. I am so happy to have found this very knowledgeable, compassionate physician.
April 14, 2026
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Dr. Ellis does a superb job in managing my health care. He provides an easy to understand assessment of my cardio device and what to expect in the future. Has my complete trust and confidence.
April 12, 2026
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We are grateful for the excellent care Dr Ellis provides. He is compassionate, highly skilled, and a source of comfort as our family has faced medical decisions during the time we have been under his care. We have high confidence in his care and counsel.
April 3, 2026
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We recommend VMC to everyone.
March 29, 2026
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Very thorough and methodical in care plan. Good explanation. Kind and caring.
March 25, 2026
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Dr Christopher Ellis is top notch!
March 8, 2026
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Have been seeing Dr. Ellis for about 15 years- would not want to use any other Dr
March 6, 2026
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Dr. Ellis is great!! He has awesome bedside manner!!
March 5, 2026
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Dr. Ellis is well-respected as an expert in his field and I look forward to his recommendations for me after he views additional tests in July.
February 17, 2026
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