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Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Clayton Ellis Wisely)

(310 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: eye problems

2351 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 681-3937

Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD is a cornea specialist in Durham, NC specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2351 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

Address:

508 Fulton Street Durham Vamc (558)
Durham, NC 27705

Address:

5601 Arringdon Park Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560

Some issues Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

eye procedures	65
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
transplant procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Durham, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and hospital care.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	58
eye procedures	106
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laser treatment	16
transplant procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2016)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2020)

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Blue Advantage

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Gateway Health Alliance

Duke Group Plans

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Duke Select

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 310 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. C. Ellis Wisely, MBA, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$193 Centurion $110	Rocklatan $81	Verion $2
Dompe US, Inc.	$183 Oxervate $183
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$163 CEQUA $163
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$128 TYRVAYA $128
Thea Pharma Inc.	$126 IYUZEH $126
Other	$531 IHEEZO $125	JANUVIA $103	ENTRESTO $30	VRAYLAR $19	STIOLTO $18	Other $236

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,322
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. Clayton Wisely practices eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). In his practice, he is particularly interested in eye problems. Dr. Wisely is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He can accept Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Ohio State University College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Wisely's professional affiliations include Duke Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to Duke Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Morrisville, NC.