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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6697
Desk:
216.445.6712
Fax:
216.636.6960
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Stress Test
  • Angiogenesis
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty
  • Atherectomy
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Clinical Trials
  • Coronary Artery Atherectomy
  • Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Coronary Intervention
  • Drug Eluting Stenting
  • Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
  • Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) Determination
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
  • Interpretation of Genetic Risk Factors: Coronary Artery Disease
  • Intervention Section
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
  • Invasive and Interventional Cardiology Section
  • Invasive Cardiology
  • Invasive Cardiology Section
  • Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Percutaneous Valve Treatment
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Rotational Atherectomy
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Stress Testing
  • Virtual Histology
View all 31 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bifurcation Blockage
  • Coronary Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Restenosis
  • Total Coronary Occlusions
View all 11 Specialties +
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Biography

About Stephen Ellis, MD

Stephen G. Ellis, MD, is a staff cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He also is Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Cardiovascular Genebank. His primary clinical interests are complex coronary interventions, novel treatments for patients who are unable to have surgery, minimally invasive treatments for patients with aortic valve disease and studies to better understand the basis and predict the occurrence of disease (genomics and proteomics).

Specialty/Clinical interests: Coronary artery disease, stents, stent restenosis, total coronary occlusions, angioplasty, stent-coronary, coronary artery atherectomy, coronary intervention, drug-eluting stenting, aortic valve disease, percutaneous interventions, prevention of coronary artery disease

Number of Procedures Performed: Dr. Ellis has performed more than 4,000 complex coronary interventions throughout his career.

Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care. Success rates for specific procedures are available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx

Education and Training: Dr. Ellis received his medical degree from the University of California (at Los Angeles). He completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, and fellowships at the Brigham and Women's Hospital (Cardiology) in Boston, Stanford University (Cardiology) in Stanford, CA, and Emory University (Angioplasty) in Atlanta, GA. He has done additional work in Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Ellis serves on the editorial boards for numerous publications, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology American Journal of Cardiology, Circulation and the American Heart Journal. He has authored and co-authored more than 700 papers on interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease for numerous scientific journals. Dr. Ellis also served as the principal investigator for many national and international clinical studies that have changed the approach to treatment of patients with coronary artery disease. These include the RESCUE I trial, GUSTO IIb PTCA study, TAXUS IV and V trials ,the FINESSE trial and the ABSORB III and IV trials.

About Dr. Ellis: “I enjoy my field because it’s especially gratifying to help patients whose conditions and treatment plans have been a challenge to other physicians. I also enjoy the opportunity to advance the field of medicine through research.”

Leisure time activities: In his spare time, Dr. Ellis enjoys reading, running, skiing, golfing and spending time with his family

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1991

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Emory University Hospital
Angioplasty
Decatur, GA
1986

Fellowship - Stanford University Hospital
Cardiology
Stanford, CA
1985

Fellowship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Cardiology
Boston, MA
1982

Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
1981

Internship - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
1979

Medical Education - University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
1978

Undergraduate - Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
1973

Additional Training

  • Molecular Biology, Penn State University

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Specialty Interests

Coronary Artery Disease, Stent Restenosis, Total Coronary Occlusions, Angioplasty, Stent-Coronary, Coronary Artery Atherectomy, Coronary Intervention, Drug Eluting Stenting, Heart Valve Disease - Percutaneous Interventions, Stents

Awards & Honors

  • 2002 – present, NIH funding in acute myocardial infarction, genomics and stem cell research
  • 2002 – present, America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
  • 2001 – present, The Best Doctors in Cleveland
  • 1993 – present, The Best doctors in America, Cleveland Clinic
  • 1992, 1996, 2003, Distinguished Teaching Awards
  • 1973 – 1976, 1978, Regent’s Scholar, University of California
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Stephen Ellis, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/15/2024, Dr. Ellis has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Ellis receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

280 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.1
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

39 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Dr. Ellis had difficulty on his end connecting to zoom

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Excellent provider in all areas.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Dr Ellis is an excellent doctor..He put in my stent and has been my cardiologist since 2013..I think he is fantastic and I am so glad to have him as my cardiologist 5 outt of 5 stars

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Even though Dr Ellis is a cardiologist, he reviewed all my blood work and we discussed areas outside the cardiology area and recommended seeing a kidney specialist

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Dr. Ellis was professional, courteous, an excellent in listening intently to my current Health issues and medical problems .

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Dr Ellis is a extraordinary Cardiologist. He explained everything in detail and answered every question we had. I'm very glad my long time PCP had me switch to Dr Ellis from my initial CC Cardiologist because I don't think I would be here now if he didn't. I can't say say enough about Dr Ellis. He is extraordinary.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

I liked both of the doctors. They were good at giving us information about the stent replacement.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr Ellis always tells it to me strait. I always feel his concern for me as we have been together for almost 18 years. This last appointment he had some concerns and brought in a chart to show me support to what he would like to see going forward.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr.Ellis was very through and answered all questions.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

The doctor took time to answer all my questions

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

Dr Ellis and his team were amazing . The diagnosis and care exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Overall Dr. Ellis is the best doctor I have ever had!

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Ellis is a very effective communicator and compassionate listener. I have complete confidence in him.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

I was very impressed with dr. Ellis and everyone on the staff with whom my head contact. I feel that I have finally found a cardiologist who cares to take the time to figure out what's wrong with me so he can help me. It was well worth the 4 Hour Dr. from my home in West Virginia.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Our experience was through a virtual call between Dr. Ellis and my family. Dr. Ellis was so patient while I explained everything that has happened to me since my last appointment with him. After that, the good doctor made some recommendations to me going forward with my health.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr Stephen Ellis was a superb communicator, listener as well as an extraordinarily knowledgeable practitioner.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr Ellis is the best!

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Dr Ellis took the time to listen to my concerns and evaluate next steps to be taken if necessary . His treatment and referral to another doctor for additional testing and procedures have not only kept me alive but improved my quality of life. Thank you Dr Ellis and staff at the Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Video conference was acceptable since I didnt have to drive 400+ mile one way, but nothing like a in office , face to face visit with Dr Ellis.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Ellis is excellent in every way. I am indeed blessed to have him as my cardiologist.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Again Dr. Ellis is top notch

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

The doctor wanted to see me in 3 months but his next appointment was in 5 months.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Ellis explained everything in a way I could understand.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Dr Ellis is amazing. You can see his thoughts working as we speak to him. He asks the right questions and follows through on them immediately.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Cleveland Clinic has been the best care I have received in my 76 years of doctors appointments

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr Ellis is excellent!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Dr. Ellis and his team are all kind, caring and professional!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Dr . Ellis is very patient oriented insuring any questions or concerns are throughly addressed.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Dr. Ellis is the best. Very glad I found him.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

We met Dr Ellis the day prior to the catheterization. It gave us a chance to meet him and understand the test procedure.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

Would highly recommend this facility and Doctor to anyone

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Great experience. Dr. Ellis is one of the best

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

I love Dr. Ellis. He listens to my questions and takes the time to give me the answers. He gives you all the time you need and never rushes you. I highly recommend his services.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Ellis is one of the best Dr's in the Cleveland Clinic system. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field, and is known for his exceptional patient care,

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Doctor was hurried and did not provide the follow up he promised

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Dr. Ellis was a great listener and provided answers to all of my questions and concerns. He addressed my issues in a very positive manner. He genuinely showed concern about my condition.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Dr Ellis is the best of the Best!

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Ellis is the best and I feel so very blessed to have been treated by him. He truly listens, and had reviewed my medical records before my visit, and was prepared to give me a medical case plan. The world would be a better place if there were more people-physicians like Dr. Ellis. His assistant Sam has been amazing and went the extra mile to obtain records, and communicate. She deserves a gold medal. Thank you to the Cleveland Clinic!!

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Excellent advice and encouragement. Really value Dr Ellis' perspective

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