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Cara D. Ellis MD

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  • Family Medicine
Biography

Cara Ellis, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who emphasizes preventive care for all of her patients.

Dr. Ellis earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and then completed her internship and residency at Oregon Health & Science University.

She chose a career in medicine after volunteering with a family practitioner during college. "I fell in love with the idea of solving problems, helping people and getting to know patients over time.”

Dr. Ellis believes that the most important thing she can do is, “listen to my patients, guide them through illness and health, and always act as their advocate." She enjoys taking care of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. She also has a special interest in women's health.

While born in Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Ellis spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, watching movies, cooking spicy food and knitting.

Education
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU GME
Insurance Accepted
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup Washington
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Coordinated Care Washington
  • Devoted Health
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Health Net of Oregon
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid Oregon Health Plan
  • Medicaid Washington
  • Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan Network
  • Pacific Medical Centers
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plan (PPO)
  • Provider Network of America
  • Regence - Oregon & Washington
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare
  • Washington State Labor & Industries

Where I See Patients

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