Dr. Demetrius Ellis emigrated from Greece at the age of 13 and went on to realize the American dream by becoming a pediatrician. After fellowship training, in 1977 he founded the Pediatric Nephrology Division at Children’s of Pittsburgh of UPMC and rose to the rank of professor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He strived to provide clinical excellence to all his patients; behind the scenes, in the laboratory, he advanced his specialty through seminal research and innovation related to diabetes, hypertension, and kidney transplantation. He has authored over 150 peer review scientific articles and 50 book chapters. In recognition of these achievements, he has received multiple prestigious awards from his academic peers, university, and national organizations. In addition to striving to provide exceptional patient care, he was driven by a boundless desire to teach, inspire, and mentor the next generation of physicians.
Reflections of "Nephron Man"
A Road Map for Revitalizing the Medical Profession
by Demetrius Ellis

Reflections of "Nephron Man"
A Road Map for Revitalizing the Medical Profession
by Demetrius Ellis
Published Mar 27, 2019
272 Pages
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Medical (incl. Patients)