Biography

Name

Phil Ellis

Nickname

phil-ellis

Year of Birth

1946

Gender

Male

Location

North Carolina

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Happily married to a wonderful woman who makes me feel as though I live in The Ritz-Carlton! Retired ( semi- ) in 2018 after 40 years managing my own pharma consulting business.  Enjoy a great family and friends.  Active social life. Stay busy with veggie gardening, playing golf, extensive traveling and cruising with my wife, other outdoors activities. Fortunately, the deleterious effects of IPF haven’t manifested as of now. Was diagnosed in 2018. Lost one of my older brothers to a combination of IPF and other respiratory issues in 2022.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Novant Medical in Wilmington, NC and Duke Health, Durham, NC

Current medication regimen

Esbriet 801mg daily

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Column Post

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

4 years

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