Chad Ellimoottil, MD, MS

Chad Ellimoottil
Associate Professor of Urology
Men's Health & Reconstruction Division Chief
Urology Telehealth Medical Director
Virtual Care Associate Medical Director
Medical School
University of Michigan
Department of Urology
2800 Plymouth Rd, NCRC Bldg 16, Room 112W
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
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Chad Ellimoottil, MD, MS
Chad Ellimoottil
Associate Professor
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  • About

    Dr. Chad Ellimoottil is an Associate Professor of Urology at Michigan Medicine. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Northwestern University in 2004, Dr. Ellimoottil subsequently completed medical school and urology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. During his residency, he completed a master’s degree in Health and Healthcare Research through the Rackham Graduate School at University of Michigan. He has clinical expertise in prostate cancer detection and treatment of enlarged prostate (BPH). For prostate cancer detection, he specializes in advanced biopsy techniques such as MRI-fusion biopsy and transperineal biopsy. For the surgical management of BPH, he specializes in Rezum and bipolar transurethral resection of prostate. In addition to his clinical expertise, he has a large research portfolio focused optimizing the delivery of virtual care. He has over 90 scientific publications and has received multiple grants for research. He has received multiple awards for clinical care and research including Michigan Medicine’s “Making a Difference Award”, Loyola University’s Magis Star for Excellent Patient Care, HCUP’s Outstanding Article of the Year Award and American Urological Association North Central Section Young Health Policy Investigator Award. Dr. Ellimoottil performs surgeries and procedures in Ann Arbor and sees clinic patients at Michigan Medicine’s Livonia satellite clinic.

    Qualifications

    • Residency
      Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, United States
      Residency
    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
      Clinical Fellowship
    • MS
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
      2013 - 2014
    • MD
      Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2153 S. First Ave, Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
      2005 - 2009
    • BA
      Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
      2000 - 2004

    Center Memberships

    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation

    Research Overview

    - Population level impact of telehealth on access, costs, quality and patient experience
    - Evaluation of health policies using Medicare claims

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Telehealth Utilization and Health Conditions Addressed Among the U.S. Medicare Population.
      Liu T, Chaitoff A, Ellimoottil C. Ann Intern Med, 2026 Feb 17; DOI:10.7326/ANNALS-25-05028
      PMID: 41698209
    • Journal Article
      Practical Strategies for Addressing Video Visit Access Barriers
      Rasheed HA, Hazelrigg O, Rasmussen PM, Raja HM, Blazek MC, Chen J, Ellimoottil C. Michigan Journal of Medicine, 2025 Dec 15; DOI:10.3998/mjm.6602
    • Journal Article
      Employment of Independently Billing Advanced Practice Clinicians
      Modi PK, Hyman MJ, Kaufman SR, Ellimoottil C, Shahinian VB, Hollenbeck BK. JAMA Health Forum, 2025 Sep 5; 6 (9): e253903 DOI:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3903
      PMID: 40938618
    • Journal Article
      Carbon Emissions From Patient Travel for Health Care
      Zurl H, Qian Z, Stelzl DR, Dagnino F, Korn SM, Labban M, Lipsitz SR, Leitsmann M, Ahyai S, Ellimoottil C, Loeb S, Iyer HS, Trinh QD, Cole AP. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 2025 Sep 1; 80 (9): 539 - 541. DOI:10.1097/01.ogx.0001168064.29481.87
    • Patent
      A Photoacoustic Needle Imaging Probe for In Vivo Biopsy
      Wei JT, Kim H, Lin W-K, Ni L, Wang X, Guo LJ, Davenport M, Udager A, Morgan TM, Ellimoottil CE, Guan X. 2025 Jun 24;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      MP09-19 Deployment of advanced practice providers in socially vulnerable counties
      Hill D, Kaufman SR, Guro P, Leick S, Shay A, Oerline M, Ellimoottil C, Srivastava A, Hollenbeck BK, Shahinian VB. Journal of Urology, 2025 May 13; 213 (5S): e261 - e261. DOI:10.1097/01.ju.0001109792.00985.9d.19
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Integrative drug screening and multi-omic characterization of patient-derived bladder cancer organoids reveals novel molecular correlates of chemotherapy response
      Merrill NM, Kaffenberger SD, Bao L, Vandecan N, Goo LE, Apfel A, Cheng X, Qin Z, Liu C-J, Bankhead A, Wang Y, Kathawate V, Tudrick L, Serhan H, Farah Z, Ellimoottil CS, Hafez KS, Herrel LA, Montgomery JS, Morgan TM, Salami SS, Weizer AZ, Ulintz PJ, Day ML, Soellner MB, Palmbos PL, Merajver SD, Udager AM. Clinical Cancer Research, 2025 Mar 26; 30 (10_Supplement): A009 - A009. DOI:10.1158/1557-3265.bladder24-a009
    • Journal Article
      Paravertebral block for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study.
      Baldea KG, Patel PM, Delos Santos G, Ellimoottil C, Farooq A, Mueller ER, Byram S, Turk TMT. World J Urol, 2025 Oct 7; 38 (11): 2963 - 2969. DOI:10.1007/s00345-020-03093-3

    Featured News & Stories

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    Health Lab

    With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn’t driven up total visits

    Telehealth coverage under Medicare hasn’t led to an increase in total visits since 2020, but different medical specialties, especially mental health, have different rates of use.
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    AMA Telehealth Statement Cites Dr. Ellimoottil's Research

    Dr. Ellimoottil's research was cited by the AMA in their new telehealth brief advocating for permanent coverage of telehealth services
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    Cancer Aware

    Understanding Prostate Biopsy

    Those with an elevated prostate-specific antigen test are referred for a biopsy of their prostate to help diagnose prostate cancer or other prostate concerns. This can bring anxiety and discomfort for the patient.
    Department News

    Dr. Ellimoottil Interviewed by Washington Post

    Dr. Ellimoottil was interviewed by the Washington Post about a Senate-led investigation that has raised concerns about conflicts of interest in telehealth companies' ties to pharmaceutical companies.