Dr. Kelley Elleson, Breast Surgeon

Kelly Elleson

MD, FACS
Melanoma Surgeon, Breast Surgeon
Languages Spoken:
English
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Overview

Dr. Kelly Elleson is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the Society of Surgical Oncology. She completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, as well as a research fellowship in surgical oncology, with a focus on melanoma and cutaneous malignancies.

Dr. Elleson specializes in the care of those with all types of breast disease — from benign cysts to complex and metastatic breast cancer. In addition to performing advanced breast and melanoma surgeries, including mastectomies, lumpectomies, and sentinel lymph node biopsies, she has particular expertise in surgical techniques designed to prevent lymphedema.

A Fort Myers native, Dr. Elleson is deeply committed to providing patient-centered, multidisciplinary care to her community. She sees patients throughout Southwest Florida and was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a prestigious designation that reflects her dedication to the highest standards of surgical excellence, ethical practice, and compassionate care.

Education

Universities

  • M.D. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 
  • M.S. Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.  
  • B.S. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL                
     

Fellowships

  • Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, director: Susan Hoover, MD 
  • Cutaneous Surgical Oncology Research Fellow, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, director: Jonathan Zager, MD

Residency

  • General Surgery Resident, Northwestern University

Professional association

Publications

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