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Darrel L. Ellis MD

Professor of Dermatology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Burn
  • Complex Medical Dermatology
  • Dermatology
  • General Adult Dermatology
  • Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Melanoma
  • Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Cosmetic Dermatology
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300
Nashville, TN 37204
Vanderbilt Dermatology
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Kansas, 1976
  • Internship - University of Kansas Medical Center, 1977
  • Residency - University of Kansas Medical Center, 1981
  • Residency - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
  • Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology, 1984

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 always shows generous interest and care in my life and health changes. He is very generous with his time and education.
August 13, 2026
Dr Ellis explained everything very thoroughly and was totally focused on my objective for the visit. Thank you.
August 13, 2026
Dr. Ellis is tops. He saved our son's life, and takes excellent care of 5 more family members. We are very grateful for him.
August 7, 2026
Dr Ellis is a gem. He is kind, thorough, and communicates very well.
August 6, 2026
Dr Ellis is one of the most thorough Doctors I have ever had-and I have some excellent ones! He is a great role model for younger doctors.
August 4, 2026
Dr. Ellis is an outstanding care provider. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me. He is a true professional.
August 3, 2026
I've been a patient of Dr. Ellis for almost 30 years. He always spends a much time as I need and answers all my questions.
July 31, 2026
Excellent
July 18, 2026
I had a couple of concerns and Dr. Ellis listened to my concerns and questions and we decided a couple of areas needed treatment. It was a good visit and as always I left feeling heard and understandings treatment plan.
July 14, 2026