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Ellen Dillavou, MD, FACS, RPVI

Ellen Dillavou, MD, FACS, RPVI

Vascular Surgery

accepting new patients

PhysicianPractice

WPP-Doctors

Locations

Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Heart Center
3000 New Bern Avenue, Suite 1130
Raleigh , NC 27610

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Raleigh Campus

Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Midtown Raleigh

3713 Benson Drive
Suite 201
Raleigh , NC 27609

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Midtown Raleigh

Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Cary

210 Ashville Avenue
Suite 210
Cary , NC 27518

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Heart & Vascular - Vascular Surgery - Cary

About Me

Dr. Ellen Dillavou is a board-certified vascular surgeon who practices in the full gamut of vascular surgery. Dr. Dillavou’s special interests include dialysis access and veins. She received her medical degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Dillavou completed her general surgery internship, residency, and research fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is fellowship trained in vascular surgery from University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dillavou brings a vast amount of experience and skill to WakeMed. She joins WakeMed most recently from the Chief of Vascular Surgery position from a local hospital. She is active in vascular surgery societies and lectures nationally and internationally on vascular disorders and treatments.

Dr. Dillavou enjoys playing an important role in her patients’ lives where she can build long-term relationships. She feels that it is her job to listen to patients, help them understand their condition, treatment options and how to proceed. She finds that this approach sets the foundation for a therapeutic partnership. In her free time, Dr. Dillavou enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, cat and close friends.

Professional Memberships:

American College of Surgeons

Society for Vascular Surgery

American Venous Forum

Society for Clinical Vascular surgery

Southern Association for Vascular Surgery

Education

Medical School:
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Fellowship:
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, P

Undergraduate:
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

Residency:
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(107 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

53 Reviews

04/04/2024

Dr. Dillavou and the nurses were above average

03/22/2024

The surgeon , dr Dillavou is great. I had never received follow up personal calls from a surgeon previously- really demonstrates care and commitment to patients to take time from her busy schedule to make the call.

03/21/2024

The doctor and her team they work so well together. And there bedside manner is excellent. So thankful for Dr Dillavou , she has helped us so much. Such a caring lady. ❤️

03/18/2024

Dr. Dillavou is an outstanding doctor but also an outstanding person. She explains everything well. Takes her time answering my questions and my husband's.

03/14/2024

The doctors and staff were exceptional caring and attentive. I love wakemed hospital I tell everyone I now about the great care.

03/04/2024

The food was very good during my visit

02/22/2024

I was seen in a very timely manner. Everyone I dealt with was very friendly and accommodating!!

02/19/2024

The place and cleanness is outstanding

02/13/2024

The employees were very extraordinary they took the time to listen they answered questions and they show so much courtesy it was a beautiful beautiful experience it was my first time and even though it was my first time that act like that I was family

02/09/2024

Dr Dillavou is an outstanding Dr. She explained everything she was going to do to relieve my varicose vein pain. Staff was wonderful also.

02/04/2024

The freindly attitude of the entire staff

01/27/2024

We so happy with dr. Dillavou

01/18/2024

EXCELLENT CARE AND ATTENTION

01/18/2024

Dr. Ellen Dellavous took such careful consideration in explaining what she was going to do for me in surgery and when she asked me how I felt about it she made sure that she repeated what she thought that she heard me say. It was exact! She is a great doctor!

01/15/2024

Yes the caring and kindness giving to me. Attention giving.everything .

01/11/2024

Dr. Dillavou is a very skilled and compassionate professional.

12/18/2023

I wasn’t rushed.

12/18/2023

The care the doctor gave and assurance

11/23/2023

Dr. D was so kind and took time to explain procedure overall she was very helpful in discussing the upcoming surgery.

11/16/2023

Great experience

11/13/2023

Loved the Doppler tech and LOVED the Doctor! The news was great! Extremely nice facility, everyone I met was extremely helpful and friendly.

11/08/2023

Friendliness and professionalism.

11/01/2023

Dr. Dillavou and her RN (Joyce I think) were both excellent.

10/30/2023

Everyone was very polite and helpful

10/26/2023

Everything was fine.

10/24/2023

Every one was caring and friendly.

10/23/2023

Her and her staff treated me like royalty. She is one of a few Doctors who listen and take there tome with you. She ia a diamond in disguise Need more Doctors like her instead of Doctors who assume they know whats going onwith you.

10/16/2023

All staff was very knowledgeable and polite. As for Dr Delivo she is fantastic, kind and very knowledgeable. I followed her from Duke and will follow her I f she relocates again

10/12/2023

Dr Ellen Deanne is the best

10/12/2023

Everything. I was very satisfied.

10/07/2023

this was my first visit with Dr.Dilavou and I was very pleased. She explained the results of my tests very clearly and was very easy to communicate with.

10/02/2023

The CS procedure was straightforward. Ron did an Excellent job.

09/30/2023

Just her genuine concern for the patient and her overall team is great, my wife and I would like to send a Big Thank you for all they have done for us !!!❤️

09/28/2023

Staff was on point with fixing problems

09/25/2023

Yes Dr Ellen she is one of the best doctors I have ever had and I have had a lot of doctors I wish I was closer and she could be my doctor for everything then I know I would have the best doctor for me because I have alot of pain and medical problems I love you Dr Ellen Thank you for taking good care of me .

09/21/2023

THEvisit was great

09/18/2023

Attention

09/18/2023

The staff nice and caring.

09/17/2023

Her positive explanation of what is involved with the surgery. She is also caring and answered all questions.

09/14/2023

Person who did ultra sound was above being great

09/04/2023

Dr. Dillavou was very knowledgeable, pleasant and professional as well as putting you at ease.

09/04/2023

Everyone was outstanding and we are very grateful for the excellent care received!

08/31/2023

Explanation for surgery from the nurse

08/24/2023

Her surgical skills

07/20/2023

the guy who took me to my car in golf cart....I WISH HE HAD BEEN AVAILABLE TO TAKE ME FROM CAR TO BUILDING/MAYBE HE WAS/i DON'T KNOW

07/16/2023

Everything

07/04/2023

I felt so at ease with Dr Ellen Dillavou.

06/29/2023

Dr Dillavou is great

06/26/2023

Everyone that I encountered while in the office was great. The tech performing the test on my legs was very efficient and knowledgeable. Dr Dillavou was very impressive, warm, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She explained my tests results and discussed in depth the surgery that I’ll be having. I feel so comfortable with Dr Dillavou and so happy I found her!

06/19/2023

All that I came in contact with were very attentive to me and were very kind and I didn’t feel rushed and I felt I had Dr. Dillavou’s complete attention and she just is a wonderful doctor that I’m so happy that I’m one of her patients! The way she explains your issues is outstanding! You feel at ease and no feeling of being rushed. My b/p was the best it has been in a long time😁and I owe thanks to Dr. Dillavou and her staff for just making me feel at ease and not all stressed out! When you have carotid artery’s that is a serious problem but I can say that I feel I’ve got the best medical team at WakeMed Vascular surgery-Raleigh that there is anywhere to be found. Thank you Dr. Dillavou to you and your amazing team! You are the best!!

06/11/2023

Human care

05/30/2023

Everyone that works there is very kind. i can't say enough good things how I was treated. Wake med is the best hospital around.

05/30/2023

Everyone was so friendly and seemed to really care about you as a patient. Dr. Dillavou was very caring and understanding about my problem. She explained everything in great detail. She was outstanding.
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