Christopher Randall Ellis MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Professor of Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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719 Thompson LnNashville, TN 37204
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Summary
- Christopher Ellis, MD, is a cardiology specialist based in Nashville, TN, with a subspecialty in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed fellowships in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease at the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and internal medicine/pediatrics. Dr. Ellis is a Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has considerable experience in cardiac electrophysiology, atrial flutter, and related conditions. His published research includes work on atrial fibrillation and device-related thrombus. He has participated in clinical trials related to atrial fibrillation and cardiac devices. His honors include certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, membership in Alpha Omega Alpha, and recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
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
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 Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 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
- Use of Dabigatran Etexilate to Prevent Stroke and Thromboembolism Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
- Prospective Randomized Evaluation of an Ultra Conservative Approach to Implantable Defibrillator (ICD) Programming in Patients With a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsComparative Outcomes of Intracardiac vs Transesophageal Echocardiographic Guidance for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights From EMERGE LAA Postapproval Study.Mohamad Alkhouli, Akash Makkar, Himanshu Agarwal, James V Freeman, Atman P Shah
JACC. Cardiovascular Interventions. 2025-12-22 - 1 citationsImpact of Immunosuppressive Drugs on Patients With Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.Daisuke Togashi, Christopher R Ellis, Zachary T Yoneda, Jackon G Gregory, Shunsuke Uetake
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2025-11-01 - Genetic evaluation of early-onset atrial fibrillation: impact on patient management.J Lukas Laws, Mahsima Shabani, Hollie L Williams, Dakota D Grauherr, Wendy M Kilbourne
European Heart Journal. 2025-10-30
Journal Articles
- ellis cr
- 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
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