Dr. Julia Shatten

Dr. Julia Shatten is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external disease, and cataract surgery. She performs the full spectrum of corneal transplantation—including DMEK, DSEK, Boston Keratoprosthesis (Type I), and penetrating keratoplasty—and offers corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. Patients choose Dr. Shatten for her thoughtful counseling, precise surgical planning, and commitment to staying current with advances that improve outcomes and recovery.

Her practice also includes complex cataract surgery and iris repair, and she partners closely with colleagues to manage challenging ocular surface disease. Dr. Shatten’s training spans residency at UPMC and a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, experiences that inform her careful, patient-centered approach in Anchorage.