Dr. Ellen Hancock was born and raised as a Chinese American in Austin, Texas. She went to the University of Rochester to study neuroscience and studio art, and returned to coastal Galveston, Texas for medical school where she met her husband, Kevin, in anatomy class at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She and her husband then continued onto their respective residencies in Galveston with their two dogs, Shiner and Ruby, and backyard chickens. In residency, she trained with PVPS surgeon Dr. Bates and was a Chief Resident of Plastic Surgery. After completing an integrated plastic surgery residency, Dr. Hancock then joined her partners at PVPS. Her husband also followed after finishing his residency. Together, the Drs. are happy to call NE Florida home. Dr. Hancock enjoys acrylic and oil painting, hiking and running, spoiling her dogs, traveling with her husband, and one day owning her own ranch: Hancock Farms. Her specialties include breast procedures, body contouring, and mommy makeovers, with a special interest in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation.