William J. Ellis, MD
Professor
Department of Urology
School of Medicine
University of Washington
Specialty / Expertise
Dr. Ellis is a specialist in urologic oncology and his clinical practice is focused on prostate cancer. He is an expert in nerve sparing open prostatectomy, robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, and prostate brachytherapy.
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Common Surgeries Performed
- Cystectomy
- Prostatectomy
- Robotic-assisted laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Common Diseases Treated
Research Interests
Dr. Ellis is a specialist in urologic oncology. His primary clinical research focus is prostate and bladder tumors, as well as understanding how patients make prostate cancer treatment decisions. His basic science research includes development of animal models of prostate cancer, studies of prostate cancer dissemination and metastases, and hormonal manipulation of prostate cancer.
Education
Dr. Ellis received his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and did his general surgery and urology training at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He has held a faculty appointment at the University of Washington since 1991. Ellis has been board certified by the American Board of Urology since 1993.
Honors
Dr. Ellis has authored or co-authored more than 50 journal papers. He has also contributed to more than a dozen books on genitourinary cancer. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on urologic cancer. He is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, the American Urological Association, the Western Section American Urological Oncology, the Northwest Urological Society, and the Southwest Oncology Group. Dr. Ellis was elected to serve as Chief of Staff for the University of Washington Medical Center from 2006 to 2008.
Selected Publications:
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Contact Information:
University of Washington Medical Center
Box 356510
1959 N.E. Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195