Plastic Surgeons in Alaska

Care Philosophy: After graduating from The Citadel, Dr. Ellerbe earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1980. He finished a residency in Pediatrics in 1983 and practiced general pediatrics until 1989. In 1994, Dr. Ellerbe completed a residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Wilford Hall U.S. Air Force Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The following year, he completed a clinical fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He later joined the staff at ACENT as an ENT and facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage. Dr. Ellerbe is a retired Colonel of the U.S. Air Force he served in Mississippi, Japan, Hawaii, Texas and Alaska.CertificationsThe American Board of PediatricsThe American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryThe American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryProfessional OrganizationsThe American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryThe American Academy of PediatricsThe American Medical AssociationThe Alaska State Medical AssociationThe American Rhinologic Society

Care Philosophy: Dr. Latham believes that every patient deserves individualized attention and care. She takes the time to understand each patient's goals, concerns, and lifestyle, crafting personalized treatment plans that align with their vision of health and beauty. Her professional and approachable demeanor ensures patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their surgical journey. From the initial consultation to postoperative care, Dr. Latham is dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering experience.

Biography: Dr. Aaron Berhanu is a plastic surgeon with extensive training in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery practicing in Anchorage. Dr. Berhanu's dedication to his patients' success can be appreciated both inside and outside of the operating room. His careful attention to detail and relentless pursuit of optimal surgical results is balanced by his relaxed, personable style.Education & TrainingDr. Berhanu earned his bachelor's degree in biology with honors from Stanford University. He then completed his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and simultaneously completed a master's program at Harvard Business School.He completed plastic surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he received a diverse training in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery throughout the body. His training provided an expertise in breast reconstruction after mastectomy/lumpectomy, extremity reconstruction after trauma, body contouring after massive weight loss, and aesthetic procedures.Personal InterestsDr. Berhanu was born in California and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. His wife is from Juneau and works as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines. Dr. Berhanu enjoys cooking, traveling with his wife, and spending time with friends and family.

Biography: Dr. James Lee, MD is a Plastic Surgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 39 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. James Lee, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Our office is dedicated to the belief that patient education is essential in providing quality care.

Care Philosophy: Erin is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Initially, she pursued hearing and speech pathology at Miami University of Ohio. After an additional undergraduate nursing program at Bellarmine University, she started her career in a Trauma ICU (Louisville, KY). She earned a Masters of Nursing from the University of Central Florida in 2017 while she worked as a nurse in the pediatric emergency department and in an outpatient surgery center. After completing her training and a moving to Anchorage, she began work at a local urgent care, where she trained for just over three years. She is thankful to have joined the ACENT team where she combines her previous experience to provide thoughtful and comprehensive patient care with a smile. In her free time, she can be found hiking, mountain biking, skiing or traveling with her husband and young son.