
Certification(s):
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology
Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
Bio:
Dr. Ellis, a native Virginian who grew up in Richmond, earned a bachelor’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University, and then spent two years working in the rainforests in Panama and earning a master’s of science in biology from McGill University in Montreal. He returned home from his medical training at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. His postgraduate training was at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Ellis did additional post-fellowship training on adult congenital heart disease with Dr. Gary Webb of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Ellis is one of only two Adult Congenital Heart Disease board-certified cardiologists in Hampton Roads, with practice partner Dr. Lopa Hartke being the other. There are currently fewer than 200 certified ACHD physicians in the country. Outside of medicine, he is a competitive runner, and is interested in cycling and swimming. He enjoys spending time on the water, especially boating, paddle-boarding, and kayaking on the Lynnhaven Bay and Chesapeake Bay. He is an amateur photographer and enjoys travel and spending time with his wife and two children.
Clinical Interests:
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal)
- Advanced imaging with congenital cardiac CT and MRI
- Exercise testing in congenital heart disease
- Inpatient/ICU management of patients with congenital heart disease
Honors and Awards:
- Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Best Doctors in Hampton Roads, 2012 and 2013
- Outstanding Subspecialty Faculty Teacher Award nominee, 2013
- Fellow of the Year, Medical University of South Carolina, 2006
Community Involvement and Memberships:
Boy Scouts of America
Contact Info:
(757) 668-7214
Location(s):
CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518
Harbour View North Office
5832 Harbour View Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23435
Lightfoot Office
6425 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Oakbrooke Office
500 Discovery Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Oyster Point Office
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Princess Anne Office
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456