James K. Ellis, MD

Primary Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Languages Spoken: English

About Dr. Ellis

I specialize in Cancer Care. My interest in healthcare began when I helped my parents care for my aging grandmother who lived with us while in high school. Cancer Care became my major interest when a friend was treated for leukemia during my college years. My patients can count on me to provide extraordinary care because I'm fully committed to my patients and meeting their needs.

My little something extra

I practice karate and yoga and have been an instructor in both.

Affiliations East Jefferson General Hospital, Touro

Location Information

1401 Foucher St., Touro Infusion Center
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.897.8970
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1401 Foucher St., Touro Infusion
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.897.8970
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2121 Ridgelake Dr., 4th Floor
Metairie, LA 70001
504.885.0577
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3712 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 103
New Orleans, LA 70114
504.349.6336
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Education and Experience

Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA
1991

Residency
LSU School of Medicine New Orleans, LA
1995

Fellowship
Louisiana State Univ. School of Medicine New Orleans, LA
1998

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Patient Ratings and Comments

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4.6Listened Carefully
4.6Explained Understandably
4.7Showed Respect
4.6Gave Enough Information
4.8Provider Rating

4.6out of 5(458 Ratings, 38 Comments)

Jan 9, 2025

I've found Dr. Ellis to be extremely competent and attentive to my needs. His treatment has been exceptionally effective in reducing what was a considerably severe case of multiple myeloma. It's something almost back to a normal condition. He has answered all of my questions and has been fully attentive to my needs, guided me in other areas where health issues impinged upon my multiple myeloma treatment, which I appreciated. And in that regard, I'm talking about other possible cancer susceptibility and the fact that I have kidney failure associated with a multiple myeloma. And so he's worked closely with a nephrologist

Jan 9, 2025

I appreciate this service. Thank you.

Jan 2, 2025

I thought, Dr. Ellis, listen to my concerns. For example, I was taking a nausea medication that was in the form of a pill, and he agreed with me that the medication in the form of a solvent was way better. And so I appreciated that.

Dec 23, 2024

Take time to explain all needed information and he knows how to respect time. Always on time. You'll peace of mind after consulting with this Doctor.

Dec 9, 2024

The provider is a wonderful doctor, but when I'm finished my visit, the nurses or nurses assistant aren't finished with the visit yet and they're talking among themselves before the visit, before they finish with information for me.