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Dr. James Ellis, MD

Medical Oncology*
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33 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. James Ellis, MD

Dr. James Ellis, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Metairie, LA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ellis an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Ellis works at Practice in Metairie, LA with other offices in Marrero, LA and New Orleans, LA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ellis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ridgelake Health Center 4th Floor Cancer Care and Infusion Center
    2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 4, Metairie, LA 70001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 885-0577
  2. 2
    West Jefferson Medical Center Cancer Center
    4513 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA 70072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-6360
  3. 3
    Michael B Jones MD
    3712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 103, New Orleans, LA 70114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-6336
  4. 4
    Touro Infirmary
    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-8970

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  • Touro Infirmary
  • West Jefferson Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    • 33 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1982792750
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    Education & Certifications

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    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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