Kelly Elleson, MD

Dr. Elleson is a breast & melanoma surgical oncologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Lee County.

Dr. Kelly Elleson is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, from benign conditions such as cysts to complex and metastatic breast cancer. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed her general surgery residency at Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She went on to complete fellowships in cutaneous surgical oncology research and breast surgical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Elleson specializes in breast cancer surgery, melanoma surgery, and sentinel lymph node and axillary surgery. She also has expertise in lymphedema risk-reduction techniques, including reverse arm mapping and lymphovenous bypass, to help reduce the risk of lymphedema and support patients’ long-term wellness.

A Fort Myers native, Dr. Elleson is committed to providing multidisciplinary care to patients throughout Southwest Florida. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.