Expertise in
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Dr. Colin A. Ellis

Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
21
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Colin Ellis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Dr. Ellis is board certified in Psych & Neurology/Epilepsy (AMA)Neurology, 2016. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

Psych & Neurology/Epilepsy (AMA)Neurology, 2016

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Oscar
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  • HMO
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ellis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Epilepsy

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.

80 Total Publications

Association between Interictal Spike Rate and Seizure Frequency in a Large Epilepsy Cohort.
Association between Interictal Spike Rate and Seizure Frequency in a Large Epilepsy Cohort.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: June 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colin A. Ellis

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colin A. Ellis?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Colin A. Ellis by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Colin A. Ellis a top-rated expert for Seizures?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin A. Ellis is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Colin A. Ellis specialize in?

While Dr. Colin A. Ellis is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Colin A. Ellis participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colin A. Ellis has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Colin A. Ellis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin A. Ellis accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin A. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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