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Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, mucocele (mucous cyst), and more.

3841 Piper Street Suite T230
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 279-8800

Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage, AK specializing in facial plastic surgery, head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Alaska Medical Center.

Office Locations

Providence Alaska Medical Center

3841 Piper Street Suite T230
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 279-8800

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Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
ear procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
skin procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Anchorage, AK were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

doctor visit	98
ear procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
skin procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	2
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center (1983)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Alaska Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dwight M. Ellerbe, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$7,887 Propel $5,565	SINUVA $2,321
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$866 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $866
GENZYME CORPORATION	$664 DUPIXENT $286	AFIRMA $219	THYROGEN $159
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$480 FUSION $404	O-ARM-Spine $77
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$479 FASENRA $380	$99
Other	$3,190 QVAR $273	OPDIVO $222	SHI - Hearing Products $197	CUVITRU $184	Nucleus $155	Other $2,158

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,723
Travel and Lodging	$3,675
Consulting Fee	$155
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Dwight Ellerbe is an Anchorage, AK physician who specializes in facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and head & neck plastic surgery. His clinical interests include nasal congestion (stuffy nose), ear pain, and turbinate reduction surgery. Before performing his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center, Dr. Ellerbe attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school. He is affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center.