Dr. Erik Nuveen holds degrees in dentistry and medicine, and has many years of post-doctoral training in general, craniofacial, microvascular, cosmetic, and pediatric plastic surgery. He is a triple board certified cosmetic surgeon.

With an impressive track record of over 26,000 major cosmetic surgeries since 2003, Dr. Nuveen’s experience is a testament to his skill and expertise. His practice has evolved and matured, yet his passion for two areas of focus, massive weight loss management and facial restoration remains. This wealth of experience and dedication instills confidence in his abilities, making him a trusted choice for patients seeking cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Nuveen’s professional achievements are a testament to his expertise and leadership in cosmetic surgery. He remains an accredited fellowship director and actively participates in residency education associated with the University of Oklahoma Health Center and the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His contributions to the field are not limited to his practice and education. He has published ten textbook chapters and 28 first-author publications, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field.

Dr. James Koehler is a board certified cosmetic surgeon practicing in Fairhope, Alabama. He holds degrees in Dental Surgery and medicine, and has completed postdoctroal training in general surgery, maxillofacial surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and full body cosmetic surgery. He practiced in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 8 years before relocating to the Gulf Shores area in 2014.

Dr. Koehler is Board Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in facial and body cosmetic surgery. He is also a Trustee for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and has served as the Chairman for fellowship training for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, as a Board examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and as the Committee Chairman for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, where he was responsible for formatting the maintenance of certification exam.

Dr. Koehler has been Co-director for a number of live surgical workshops and has lectured on numerous topics on cosmetic surgery both nationally and internationally. Dr. Koehler is active staff at Thomas Medical Center, Infirmary Health in Fairhope, Alabama and currently serves on the surgery steering committee.

Alberico J. Sessa, M.D. is a member of both the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He completed medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.  After his internship and residency, he did a Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Salt Lake City, UT.

Dr. Sessa holds board certifications from The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in facial cosmetic surgery, body and extremity surgery. He has been a Board examiner for the Board of Cosmetic Surgery for the last 5 years. Dr. Sessa has been a fellow director with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery for the last 5 years and is responsible for training two fellows per year. He continues to publish peer reviewed scientific papers each year and frequently lectures at national meetings.

Recognized as the best plastic surgeon in Sarasota, Dr. Sessa has successfully treated thousands of satisfied patients as attested to by his 5-star reviews on all major patient review websites. As a board examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Sessa is up to date on all cutting-edge procedures.

Dr. Diane Alexander is board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons (FACS), as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). She is past Chief of Surgery at Northside Hospital and is active in the Atlanta Arts Community. The Consumers Research Council of America named her one of the top plastic surgeons in America.

Dr. Alexander graduated cum laude from Yale University and went on to earn her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Following medical school, she trained at Emory University in the general and plastic surgery residency programs. During her clinical training, she also worked as a fellow in the transplant immunology department with Drs. Chris Larsen and Tom Pearson. She has co-published dozens of articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and lectured extensively in the United States and abroad. Dr. Alexander has also been featured in local and national media outlets, including the New York Times.

In 2000, she co-founded the first all-female plastic surgery practice in Atlanta, which is now Artisan Plastic Surgery. Dr. Alexander has a passion for helping women make the changes they desire to feel beautiful and confident in their appearance, through skillfully performed breast, body, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Bernadette Wang Ashraf is a leading board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta with the highest level of experience in the areas of cosmetic breast and body contouring as well as breast cancer reconstruction. Her skills, plus her gentle and sophisticated manner, has won her the respect of her long list of patients.

Dr. Wang Ashraf received her M.D. at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1992, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. After medical school, she trained in general surgery and plastic surgery at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in hand and micro-surgery at the Raymond Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, Maryland. At Artisan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Wang Ashraf specializes in cosmetic breast surgery, mommy makeovers, abdominoplasty and body contouring, as well as advanced options for breast reconstruction.

Prior to joining Artisan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Wang Ashraf took an academic position where she mentored and taught the residents in the Emory University plastic surgery residency program. Dr. Wang Ashraf has published numerous articles and book chapters on breast cancer reconstruction. Her work has been presented at national and international plastic surgery conferences.