
Overview
I provide comprehensive care of ear, nose, and throat problems. I have particular interest in surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, offering some of the most novel approaches to provide a permanent solution to sleep apnea. I also have interest in nasal and sinus problems. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, I manage the allergy program (allergy drops), and I care for patients with some of the most chronic sinus diseases. I have now more than 25 years of experience caring for children and adult patients with routine issues (like ear infections, tonsil problems) and complex problems (like head and neck masses and cancers, thyroid problems). My clinic is next to Duke Raleigh Hospital, where we've built an excellent team of fellow otolaryngologists, nurses and medical assistants, front office staff, and therapists. We look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Male Pattern Baldness, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Cary, NC 27519
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
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.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Duke Cancer Center
I enjoy taking care of patients with tumors, both benign and malignant, in the head and neck, including skin cancer. I will shoot it to you straight, help guide you through the process, and make sure you leave with all your questions answered. I have an easy-breezy bedside manner and most patients leave with a smile on their faces. When I am not taking care of patients, you will find me in my research laboratory where I seek to improve clinical outcomes in the cancer patients I treat. For fun, I am an avid equestrian, and I try to ride 2-3 times a week. I love to cook and entertain family and friends. Dr. Watts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Laryngectomy.
Rex Hospital Inc
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Ellison isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Ellison isAdvanced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- SinusitisDr. Ellison isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.



