Staff
Franklin E Ellenson MD
I was born and raised suburban Detroit, where I lived until my undergraduate training in Ann Arbor MI. I studied physics and astronomy. After obtaining my degree I worked for several years at the University of Michigan hospital to prepare for medical school. I spent four years at Wayne State University SOM where I developed an interest in Neurology. This led me to pursue a residency in Portland OR at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. My final year I spent as the chief resident developing not only my medical skills but exploring my desire to help educate future physicians and develop my compassionate approach to treating patients.
After spending a year in private practice in Medford OR I decided to move north to Alaska. My favorite time of year as a child was the snowy winter months and the beauty of Alaska won me over. I am grateful for the privilege to live and work here now and help care for the people of this wonderful state.
In my free time I still pursue understanding in the sciences of biology, physics and astronomy. I enjoy daily exercise and outdoor summer hiking with my kids. I will improve my skiing next season and continue to explore Alaska as time goes on. I am an admirer of nature and especially of animals.
Robert A Lada MD
I grew up in Ohio, where I received both my undergraduate and Medical Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University. After graduation, I embarked on my residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, and also spent a few years teaching at my alma mater within the Department of Neurology, which first sparked my passion for neuroscience. I later joined a private neurology practice in Akron, and concurrently served as Director of Ohio Sleep Disorder Centers, Director of Cerebrovascular Medicine at Summa Health System and volunteered at the Akron Free Clinic.
My interests lie primarily in stroke prevention, diagnosis and care; the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis; and management of sleep disorders. I spend much of my free time conducting research and lecturing in my field. I am on the Board of Trustees of the American Heart Association, and I also serve as Co-Director of Operation Stroke Summit County of the American Stroke Association.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family: my wife Dianne and our three children. We love the outdoors, and are often found fishing in the summer and snow machining in the winter. We also love to travel, whether it’s throughout Alaska or all over the world.
Eric W Taylor MD
I began my career in medicine briefly as a physical therapist and was on the faculty of the University of Alabama in Birmingham for several years before returning to medical school at UAB. After completing medical school in 1998, I stayed at UAB and completed a residency in Psychiatry. My interest in Psychiatry began in medical school as the earliest understanding of the brain and it's functions was creating a revolution in academic medicine. My residency was highly focused on brain imaging and effects of psychoactive medications on brain function.
After residency I was recruited to alaska and have practiced clinical consultation psychiatry at Providnece Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital, and St. Elias Hospital. I served as Chief of Staff at Providence Hospital in 2006.
I currently hold an academic appointment as an associate clinical professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. I am active in teaching Psychiatric residents, Family Medicine residents, as well as Pain and Palliative care Fellows.
I am a member of the American Neuropsychiatric Association since 2002.
I am married and enjoy athletics, reading, and playing music.
Marcy Troxell DO
I was born and raised in Anchorage. My parents planned to live in Alaska for one year and 45 years later they are still here. After obtaining my undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University my husband and I moved to Texas for medical training. I completed medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and then moved to Houston where I completed my residency in Neurology. I stayed at Baylor for another year of fellowship training in neurophysiology with emphasis on electromyography and nerve conduction studies. We have enjoyed our time in Houston but are excited to return to Alaska and to be a part of the Alaska Neurology Center.
I am married and have three children. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing piano and violin and reading.