Dr. Donna Ellis, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Ellis, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Donna Ellis, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Ellis graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (858) 565-9666.

Where did Dr. Ellis go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Ucsd | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

Is Dr. Ellis board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Donna Ellis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?

Dr. Ellis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
French
German
Spanish

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ellis typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ellis diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ellis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

Also known as:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ellis performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ellis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?

Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Ellis in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Humana
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?

Dr. Donna Ellis' Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023087558.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellis

What is Dr. Donna Ellis's specialty?

Dr. Ellis is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Donna Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Ellis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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