Darrel
L.
Ellis
MD

Professor of Dermatology
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Professional Bio

Darrel Ellis, MD, is a Professor of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is Board Certified in Dermatology and Internal Medicine. His clinical interests include pigmented lesions (particularly Dysplastic Nevi, Congenital Nevi), melanoma, familial melanoma, and laser surgery. He is involved in the national Melanoma Prevention Working Group, has been in various board positions for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and coordinates the Vanderbilt Dermatology Magic Wand Innovation initiative. 


Dr. Ellis' areas of expertise and clinical interests:

  • Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome
  • Melanoma (particularly familial melanoma)
  • Laser surgery
Education
MD
University of Kansas
1976
Internship
Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center
1977
Residency
University of Kansas Medical Center
1981
Residency
Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1983