Christopher Randall Ellis MD

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Professor of Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

21st Ave S# DivisionNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-1713

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Summary

Dr. Christopher Ellis is a cardiologist based in Nashville, TN, with a subspecialty in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his medical education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and further training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Michigan. He currently serves as a professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is experienced in conditions such as atrial flutter, Mobitz type I AV block, heart failure, and aortic aneurysm. Dr. Ellis has contributed to multiple publications on topics including atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage occlusion. He has also been involved in clinical trials focusing on cardiovascular therapeutics and device technologies. Dr. Ellis has received several certifications, including CMS Meaningful Use and has been recognized by Alpha Omega Alpha at his alma mater.

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2008 - 2009
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2000 - 2004
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2000

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2001 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2021 - 2021
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification BI-Clinical, CitiusTech, Inc., 2012, 2014-2017

Clinical Trials

nMARQ™ Pulmonary Vein Isolation System for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
TERMINATED
PHASE3
Use of Dabigatran Etexilate to Prevent Stroke and Thromboembolism
COMPLETED
PHASE4
Prospective Randomized Evaluation of an Ultra Conservative Approach to Implantable Defibrillator (ICD) Programming in Patients With a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Effect of Left Atrial Size and Volume Reduction on Pulmonary Vein Isolation Efficacy in Patients With Persistent and Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Subse...
Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, David J Wilber, Suneet Mittal, David Rene Tschopp, Christopher R Ellis
Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. 2026-08-01
Standardized endpoint definitions for trials of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure: a consensus from the Left Atrial Appendage Academic Research Consortium†.
Philippe Garot, Roxana Mehran, Ole de Backer, James V Freeman, Nina Wunderlich
European Heart Journal. 2026-07-09
1 citations
Early Outcomes With a Next-Generation Dual-Seal Left Atrial Appendage Occluder: Results From the VERITAS Study.
Devi Nair, Xavier Freixa, Christopher R Ellis, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, Jens Erik Nielsen-Kudsk
JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology. 2026-06-01

Journal Articles

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The extinction of small caliber transvenous ICD leads: downsizing in a race to a recall.
Ellis CR, Heart Rhythm. 2012 Oct 17. S1547-5271(12)01239-8
Independent Multicenter Study of Riata and Riata ST Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads.
Abdelhadi RH, Saba SF, Ellis CR, Mason PK, Kramer DB, Friedman PA, Gura MT, Dimarco J, Mugglin AS, Reynolds MR, Bazaz RR, Kallinen Retel L, Hayes DL, Hauser RG, Heart Rhythm. 2012 Nov 2: S1547-5271(12) 01265-9

Other

Wolfe-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Christopher R. Ellis
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/159222-overview

Press Mentions

Delayed Peridevice Leak Not Uncommon After Watchman ImplantSeptember 3rd, 2021
Device to Treat AFib May Eliminate Need for Blood ThinnersMarch 18th, 2021
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection in Patients at RiskMay 19th, 2020