Cardiothoracic Surgeon Trevor Ellison, M.D., Ph.D. serves as the Medical Director for Genesis Heart and Vascular Group. In this role, he oversees cardiothoracic services at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute and leads the clinical team in cardiac surgery.  

As a surgeon, he performs a full range of traditional and minimally invasive heart procedures, such as aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, TAVR, TEVAR, MitraClip and open valve repair and replacement. 

Dr. Ellison said that the intricacy, nuance and technical skill required to perform operations with outcomes that are seen immediately is what drew him to cardiology. “There is non-stop variety, and the field is developing so rapidly that it requires constant study — both of which I enjoy.” 

To learn more about Dr. Ellison and what inspired him to become a surgeon, click here.