Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Alaska
Looking for an Orthopedic surgeon that you can trust is a daunting task. You do not want to chance that the person you are going to for ankle, knee, hip, or even spinal surgery may not be among the best in their field. Though this is a decision you have to make for yourself after meeting the orthopedic surgeons in person we are giving you a good start. Hopefully an end to your frustration even.
Orthopedic surgery is becoming ever more common as advancements allow for better hip and knee replacements which of course makes the demand for orthopedic surgeons higher. Find the best ones in Alaska so you can find the surgeon that is right for you and your needs. Something as important as a hip replacement or any other orthopedic surgery, can’t be left to chance and all the time spent researching surgeons around can take up an awful lot of time. So here are the top orthopedic surgeons we have chosen in Alaska.
Owen L. Ala, MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Ala is fellowship trained in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery. He focuses on treating patients with hand, wrist and elbow conditions including fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, joint replacement and more. He also has extensive training in wrist, elbow, and shoulder arthroscopy.
Jason R. Gray, MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Gray is a Board Eligible orthopedic surgeon who completed his undergraduate studies at the Louisiana State University. His specialized training includes trauma, sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, and small joints of the hand. Additionally, Dr. Gray has interests in lower extremity fracture management, and hip and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. David Brown
Sitka, AK
Dr. David Brown graduated from the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences. He is currently affiliated with the PeaceHealth Medical Group and is specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. David Brown completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Brooke Army Medical Center.
Dr. George Rhyneer
Anchorage, AL
Dr. George Rhyneer is a well-know specialist in repair of traumatic injury: ligament reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus transplantation. He also specializes in performing shoulder and knee arthroscopy, as well as joint replacement procedures. Dr. George Rhyneer established the Rhyneer Clinic in 2007.
Timothy Kavanaugh, M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Kavanaugh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and revision of the hip and knee. He has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 2002. He has served as president for the Anchorage Orthopedic Society, is a member of the Alaska State Medical Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Jared R. Kirkham, M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Kirkham specializes in treating sports injuries, work injuries, spine pain, and a variety of other musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. He is passionate about the value of exercise and getting his patients back to the sports and the work they enjoy. He performs a variety of procedures including low back pain injections, trigger point injections, ultrasound-guided joint injections, and EMG testing (nerve studies).
Dr. Mark Wade
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Mark Wade’s specialization involving athletes is based on his lifelong involvement in sports. He graduated medical school from the University of Texas-Galveston and is currently in practice at Interior Alaska Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
Robert E. Gieringer, MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Robert Gieringer limits his practice to the treatment of the shoulder and elbow disorders. He is believed to have been fixing shoulders for over 25 years, including thousands of every type of injury. Dr. Robert Gieringer completed his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Ohio State University in 1973.
Dr. Stewart Kerr, MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Kerr, is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Anchorage, and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences in 1998 and specializes in orthopedic spine surgery, orthopedic fracture care, and more. Dr. Kerr, is an experienced, board certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing both in comprehensive Spine Surgery (including neck/cervical) and Orthopaedic Fracture-Trauma Reconstruction.
Dr. Manx Quayle
Fairbanks, AK
The scope of Dr. Manx Quayle’s practice includes general Podiatric Medicine with an emphasis on surgery of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing podiatric medicine and surgery for almost 20 years already. Dr. Quayle has also undergone advanced surgical training at the Podiatric Institute in Atlanta.
