Reading Plastic Surgery - Meet Dr. Ellenberger
Earning Trust
“The foundation of the practice that Brian and I have built over the years can be described with a single word: trust. By developing our surgical expertise past the point of mastery and artistry, and by refining our skills as caring counselors and guides, we have added to the health and happiness of thousands of our neighbors. Naturally, patients share their experiences with friends and acquaintances, and in that way our practice grows organically. True, some prospective patients arrive knowing little more about us than what they see on this website. The great majority come, however, because someone they respect has spoken of how well they were treated and how pleased they are with the results.”
Email dr.ellenberger@berksplasticsurgery.com
Educational Excellence
“Education and training are the building blocks of any successful career. I feel that my residencies at premier institutions were crucial factors in helping me grow as a doctor.”
Undergraduate:BS, Cum Laude, Physical Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1979
MD:Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, 1985, National AOA Honor Society achieved by junior year
Residency:General Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1985-90; Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1990-92
Advanced Certifications
“Becoming board-certified was very important to me. To my colleagues, it is a sign of my dedication to my discipline. To my patients, I sincerely hope it shows my complete commitment to providing the most comfortable, advanced and meticulous care.”
- Board-Certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Past President, Berks County Medical Society, 2000
A Published Researcher
“For me, research served two purposes: It helped deepen my understanding of a critical topic, and it let me contribute to the field of plastic surgery.”
Publication:“Labeled Leukocyte Scans for Detection of Retained Polyurethane Foam,” Ellenberger, P; Graham, WP, Manders, EK, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, January 1986
