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Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 48
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Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 48
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Ellington graduated from FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2006 and completed a residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Ellington currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Augusta. Dr. Ellington's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ellington is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Aortic Valve Surgery
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Esophageal Surgery
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Mediastinal Tumors and Minimally Invasive Resection
Mediastinoscopy
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pleurodesis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thrombolysis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Augusta Thoracic & Cardiac Surgey
    1348 Walton Way Ste 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-8242
  2. 2 Piedmont Augusta
    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 774-8933
  3. 3 East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group PC
    9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 632-5900

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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of North Dakota
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ellington's profile.

Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ellington, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Augusta

    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA