James M. Ellison
Advanced in Major Depression

Dr. James M. Ellison

Psychiatry | Psychology
Jefferson Health
Psychiatry & Human Behavior - 33 South 9th Street
33 South 9th Street, Suite 210, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Major Depression
Jefferson Health
Psychiatry & Human Behavior - 33 South 9th Street
33 South 9th Street, Suite 210, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

James Ellison is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Major Depression, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Ellison is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of California
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Specialties
Psychiatry
Psychology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in MA
Board Certifications
Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Psychiatry & Human Behavior - 33 South 9th Street
33 South 9th Street, Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-8420

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Effect of LY3202626 on Alzheimer's Disease Progression as Measured by Cerebral ¹⁸F-AV-1451 Tau-PET in Mild Alzheimer's Disease Dementia
Effect of LY3202626 on Alzheimer's Disease Progression as Measured by Cerebral ¹⁸F-AV-1451 Tau-PET in Mild Alzheimer's Disease Dementia
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 19, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A 24-Month, Phase 3, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety of Solanezumab Versus Placebo in Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease
A 24-Month, Phase 3, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety of Solanezumab Versus Placebo in Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 10, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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36 Total Publications

Intranasal Oxytocin for Managing Agitation in a Patient of Mixed Dementia With Multiple Pathologies, Particularly With a History of Repetitive Head Injuries.
Intranasal Oxytocin for Managing Agitation in a Patient of Mixed Dementia With Multiple Pathologies, Particularly With a History of Repetitive Head Injuries.
Journal: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology
Published: September 19, 2025
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