Dr. Michael R. Ellis Joins Tennova’s Medical Staff
9/5/2017
KNOXVILLE, TN (September 5, 2017) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Michael R. Ellis, M.D., gastroenterologist, to his new medical practice at Tennova Gastroenterology. He is accepting new patients at his office at Physicians Regional Medical Center, 930 Emerald Avenue, Suite 612, Knoxville. To schedule an appointment, call 865-647-3500.
Dr. Ellis specializes in the comprehensive management of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and biliary diseases. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions ranging from ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome to colon cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Ellis also has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of Hepatitis C and fatty liver disease.
He performs minimally invasive procedures exclusively at Physicians Regional Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Ellis has been named medical director of the Department of Gastroenterology at the Knoxville hospital.
After earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, Dr. Ellis completed an internal medicine residency at Lahey Clinic Medical Center – Tufts University, Burlington, MA. He also completed fellowship training in gastroenterology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Worcester, MA. Dr. Ellis is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
“I am committed to helping my patients lead more comfortable and healthy lives,” Dr. Ellis said. “I am trained and experienced in advanced endoscopic procedures, which utilize a tiny video camera and ultrasound to see the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Depending on the findings, what starts as a diagnostic procedure can progress to a therapeutic one, such as in the discovery of cancerous or other abnormal tissues.”
Tennova Healthcare offers the latest techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders at Lakeway Regional Hospital, Newport Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center and Physicians Regional Medical Center. With more than 30 gastroenterology specialists at multiple locations across the region, the health system is dedicated to offering patients comprehensive care for a full range of digestive health conditions—close to home.
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