Dr. Anne Ellis
MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FAAAAI.
Specializing in Internal Medicine, and research in the Allergy and Immunology fields to improve patient care.
An Introduction
Dr. Ellis is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario, with a cross-appointment to the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences. Her role is one of a Clinician Scientist with approximately 70% of her academic portfolio dedicated to research.
She is the Chair of the Division of Allergy & Immunology in the Department of Medicine and the Director of the Environmental Exposure Unit (EEU), a unique, internationally recognized and validated research facility. Under her direction, the EEU provides a controlled allergen challenge for the study of allergic rhinitis and is capable of evaluating up to 120 participants at a time. Her areas of research interest and expertise include conducting clinical trials of new therapies, and basic science investigations of Allergic Rhinitis, Peanut Allergy, and the developmental origins of allergy and asthma.
Dr. Ellis also runs regular Allergy & Immunology Clinics out of the Hotel Dieu Hospital, providing clinical assessments of allergic rhinitis (hayfever), asthma, food allergy & anaphylaxis, drug allergy, stinging insect allergy, urticaria (hives) and eczema in addition to immunodeficiency and other immune disorders.
Ongoing Research
Research projects are often confidential but sometimes allow public disclosure of certain aspects. Some even offer you the chance to participate! Take the time to browse what is publicly available.
- Dr. Ellis’ research with Queen’s University is also described on their faculty website.
- The Environmental Exposure Unit at Kingston General Hospital has their own webpage.
- Check out the current clinical trials Dr. Ellis is seeking volunteers for.
Recent Publications
Publications are generally peer-reviewed and published on an ad-hoc basis. If you are interested in collaborating on a paper or other interesting research project, please take the time to get in touch.
- Dr. Ellis’ research with Queen’s University is also described on their faculty website.
- The Environmental Exposure Unit at Kingston General Hospital has their own webpage.
- Check out the current clinical trials Dr. Ellis is seeking volunteers for.
Upcoming Engagements
Availability for speaking and presenting are limited and subject to scheduling and availability. Specifics are always appreciated.
- Dr. Ellis’ research with Queen’s University is also described on their faculty website.
- The Environmental Exposure Unit at Kingston General Hospital has their own webpage.
- Check out the current clinical trials Dr. Ellis is seeking volunteers for.
Other Professional Links
New Patient Guidelines
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- New patient appointments by referral only.
- Please contact your family physician.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to keep your appointment, please give at least 48 hours notice.
For Follow-up Patients
You do not need to stop your antihistamines unless Dr. Ellis has specifically told you to do so. Please continue to bring your medication list with you at every visit.
For All New Patient Appointments
It is important to stop all antihistamines for 3 days prior to your appointment. This includes (but is not limited to), all cough and cold medications, and allergy medications such as Benadryl, Reactine, Aerius, Claritin, Chlortripilon, Atarax, etc, Gravol.
- CONTINUE TO TAKE ALL OF YOUR ASTHMA MEDICATIONS. (e.g. Inhalers, Singulair)
- Bring an up-to-date valid health card– Expect to be at your appointment for up to 2 hours, please plan accordingly.
- Due to the nature of our clinic, do not wear any perfumes or other scented products as this puts our other patients at risk.
Bring a list of all medications that you are currently taking. IF you have concerns about certain food allergies:
- Feel free to bring a small amount of the raw food in separate sealed containers or baggies so we can use it for skin testing, if needed.
- Please bring labels (ingredients) of packaged food that you feel may have caused the problem.
- Check out the current clinical trials Dr. Ellis is seeking volunteers for.
Latest Posts / Announcements
Allergic to Your Pet? What to Do If You Don’t Want to Give Fluffy or Fido Away.
Do Allergies Develop in the Womb?
Nonallergic Rhinitis With Eosinophilia Syndrome
Get In Touch
Dr. Ellis manages a team of professionals responsible for different aspects of her career and practice. Please choose the appropriate liason for your request from the list below.
Allergy Research
Lisa Steacy ( captcha protected email ) manages the clinical research and day-to-day operations of Dr. Ellis’ KHSC and Queen’s research projects.
Clinical Practice
Danielle Simpson ( captcha protected email ) provides administrative support for Dr. Ellis’ clinical practice and non-clinical professional activities. Please review the new patient guidelines before reaching out via email.
IT and Data
Tyler McGill ( captcha protected email ) manages this website, the data and much of the information technology that runs the day-to-day operation of Dr. Ellis’ research and practice. Don’t worry about the details of your request, he’s happy to sort them out with you!