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Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD
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Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC.

About

Dr. Tinsley graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at UNC Hospitals.Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC and has 37 years experience. Dr. Tinsley currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tinsley has experience treating conditions like Varicose Veins, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Cerebrovascular Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tinsley received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Tinsley's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tinsley also speaks French. Dr. Tinsley is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Anorectal Abscess
Carotid Artery Disease
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal Fissure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lymphedema
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Spider Veins
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy Arterial
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Venous Compression
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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Locations

  1. 1 Cape Fear OB/GYN
    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 200, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 769-2583
  2. 2 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital
    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 769-2583
  3. 3 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital
    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 667-7000
  4. 4 Wilmington Surgical Associates PA
    1414 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 763-7363
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tinsley
3.9
Based on 25 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 12, 2023
The staff is great. They went out of their way to accommodate my unusual work schedule. They did so with a smile and professionalism. They were very efficient and I followed their directions and my recovery went very well. A special shout out to Andrew who helped accommodate my blood work on a holiday and before office hours. On top of all this Dr. Tinsley was not only very professional but has a great bedside manner and a good sense of humor. I would recommend everyone who needs the services they provide to go here.
Capt. Rodge — Dec 12, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular 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 Carolina Hospitals
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UNC Hospitals
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Division Of Vascular Surgery Fellow, Unc Hospitals
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tinsley's profile.

Dr. Tinsley frequently treats the following conditions: Varicose Veins, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Cerebrovascular Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ellis Tinsley, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC