Dr. Matthew J. Ellis
Overview
I am the medical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant programs at Duke Health, and I take care of patients undergoing kidney transplants. What led me into medicine was a passion for taking care of patients. Kidney transplant requires a very complex team, and I enjoy the collaboration among providers and the challenge of helping the team operate more efficiently. I love seeing patients and developing relationships with them. I always try to be very open and candid about the process and plan for care. When I evaluate patients, I always try to view them as a whole person to make sure that transplant is the right choice for them. I grew up in New Mexico but have lived in North Carolina for over two decades. I now consider myself a native North Carolinian and a die-hard Duke fan. In my free time, I am very active with my family and coach soccer and basketball.
Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J
I am proud to serve as the Chief of the Duke Division of Gastroenterology. In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy my clinical practice focused on the care of patients with liver diseases. I also continue to participate in clinical research and hope that these studies offer our patients the latest advances and treatment options. Dr. Muir is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Duke Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
I am a transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplants. Kidney transplantation is unique in surgery because you’re providing a cure for a disease. It’s very rewarding to see the patients succeed after surgery; the donors also make my practice very special. We can’t do a transplant without them providing this wonderful gift. Duke has been performing kidney transplants for 50+ years – since the very beginnings of the field. In fact, the process of how we match tissues for transplants was started at Duke. We’ve done thousands of kidney transplants here, so it’s great to be a part of a program with such a rich history. I’m also the chairman of the Department of Surgery and the surgeon-in-chief for the Duke University Health System, where we perform all types of transplants. Dr. Kirk is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Hepatic Ischemia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
I am an abdominal transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon. My enthusiasm for transplantation stems from the significant impact a successful transplant can have on a patient's health and well-being. My goal is to help patients understand their frequently complex medical situations in a straightforward way. Dr. Barbas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew J. Ellis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Ellis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Ellis by calling their office at 855-855-6484. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew J. Ellis a top-rated expert for Cytomegalovirus Infection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew J. Ellis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cytomegalovirus Infection, 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. Matthew J. Ellis specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew J. Ellis is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew J. Ellis accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew J. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-855-6484 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Ellis isDistinguished. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Ellis isDistinguished. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Advanced
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ellis isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ellis isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Ellis isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Ellis isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Ellis isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.