Alaska Family Dermatology focuses on general adult medical dermatology and pediatric dermatology. The practice prioritizes competent, compassionate, and personalized care while managing a high volume of patients. What truly sets us apart is our dedicated team. We’re proud to be the only practice in Alaska with both a Board-Certified Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Gina Brown, M.D., and a Physician Assistant, Betsy Taylor, who has completed the SDPA Diplomate Fellowship, allowing us to provide expert care from infancy through adulthood. We are also supported throughout the year by Dr. McLeish, who serves as a locum tenens provider to help ensure continuity of care. Our experienced nurses and welcoming administrative staff play a vital role in delivering a supportive, patient-centered experience from the moment you walk through our doors.
Dr. Gina Brown, M.D.
Dr. Brown is a board-certified dermatologist and is the only board-certified pediatric dermatologist in the state of Alaska. She attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine and then completed residencies in pediatrics and dermatology at the University of Colorado. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University. She has also spent time as a Pediatrician in Lesotho working with Pediatric HIV patients, received a resident international grant to practice dermatology in Botswana, and observed dermatology clinics in Guatemala as well. During medical school, she co-founded a non-profit which is still known as Ride for World Health, in which medical students ride across the U.S. and advocate for improvements in the quality and accessibility of national and global healthcare.
Dr. Brown has been in Anchorage for more than 10 years and has fallen in love with Alaska. She sees an opportunity for outreach to underserved populations in Alaska that is similar to her experiences in other countries. Outside of work, more than any other activity she loves hiking with her family in their backyard, Chugach State Park. She also enjoys yoga, gardening (a must, since her husband is a horticulturist!), skiing, and spending time with her husband and two daughters Madeline (9) and Katherine (7).
Betsy Taylor, PA-C., SDPA Diplomate Fellow
We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elizabeth “Betsy” Taylor, our dedicated Physician Assistant, on achieving a significant milestone in her career! Betsy recently completed the prestigious SDPA Diplomate FellowshipTMcertification. This accomplishment not only signifies Betsy’s dedication to exceptional patient care in Dermatology but also makes her the first Physician Assistant in Alaska to hold this distinguished credential.
Betsy is a Physician Assistant with a background in Thoracic Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and most recently Pediatric Surgery. Prior to getting her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A. T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences, Betsy used her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine working at a high school in downtown Phoenix as an athletic trainer for 2,000 students and student-athletes. Since 2011 Betsy has been working with patients in Anchorage and across Alaska. We are excited to bring her passion for helping kids, and kids at heart, to the Alaska Family Dermatology team! When Betsy is not working in the clinic or at the hockey rink for her boy’s hockey practice, she enjoys learning to play hockey herself, playing soccer, camping and exploring Alaska with her husband, three sons, and two dogs.
Congratulations to Elizabeth “Betsy” Taylor, our exceptional Physician Assistant, who has become Alaska’s inaugural SDPA Diplomate Fellow. Learn more about Betsy and the SDPA
Dr. Stephanie McLeish, M.D
Dr. Stephanie McLeish, M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Prior to completing her Dermatology residency, she was an Internal Medicine physician. She served 20 years of active duty in the United States Air Force.
She graduated from medical school at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Keesler AFB Medical Center. After 6 years as an Internist, she decided she wanted to retrain in Dermatology and was accepted to the Dermatology residency program at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. She was on the teaching staff of both residency programs for several years.
Dr. McLeish is fluent in Spanish, as she grew up in Costa Rica.
During her off time, you will find her scuba diving, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking. She is also an avid traveler with a passion for photography, including underwater photography.
