Overview
Halle Ellison, MD, is a dually trained general surgeon and palliative care physician. Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Ellison is focused on improving the quality of life for those she treats. She also specializes in providing end-of-life care for adults with terminal illnesses, attending to their emotional and physical well-being and helping to manage their symptoms. Dr. Ellison also offers guidance and support to her patients’ families.|She has a clinical interest in end of life care, medical education and improving healthcare delivery.|Dr. Ellison earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. She completed her residency in general surgery and a fellowship in palliative medicine, both at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|In 2018, Dr. Ellison was awarded the Top Patient’s Experience Clinician Award for her dedication to providing compassionate care to her patients and their families.
Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastric Bypass.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9 Stearns Lane, Danville, PA 17821
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - Palliative Medicine
Dr. Behm Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include attending to the needs of patients and families and assisting in outlining goals of care. His research interests include prognostication in advanced illness. Dr. Behm Lopez obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas Andrés Vesalio Guzmán Escuela de Medicina. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Capitol Hospice. Dr. Behm Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He speaks English, German, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Chronic Pain.
Rosenfeld Vanwirt PC
Jennifer Legar is a Palliative Medicine provider in Topton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Legar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Protein Deficiency, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Chronic Pain.
Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC
Laurie Nelson is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric BypassDr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Ellison isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).