Best Osteoarthritis of Foot Doctors in Eagle River, AK

George S. Rhyneer, MD, is a doctor specializing in orthopedics, practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. As an orthopedic surgeon, he focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system, including your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that allow you to move, work, and be active.Dr. Rhyneer is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which indicates board- certificiation in this specialty.Dr. Rhyneer completed Residency at San Francisco Residency Program, and attended Medical School at University of Washington.

Dr. Haughom is a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon, focusing on complex hip & knee reconstructions as well as total hip and knee replacements. A dedicated and well-published researcher, he stays at the forefront minimally invasive, muscle-sparing techniques that help patients recover faster and experience less pain. He is devoted to his patients' well-being and always explores non-surgical treatments first. If surgery is indicated, he has the ability to perform different kinds of surgeries – each customized to best fit the patient's lifestyle and specific musculoskeletal structure. Dr. Haughom graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. His subsequent IT positions were in the healthtech industry, where he helped companies provide faster, cheaper, more accessible care. But he felt compelled to do more and to provide direct care. He enrolled in medical school at the University of California San Francisco and went on to complete his internship and orthopedic residency at the renowned Rush University in Chicago, Ill. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He and his wife came to Alaska in 2017 and knew immediately it would be the place they would make their home. In November of 2020, he took the opportunity to join OPA and today is a vital member of its joint replacement team.

Dr. Iain Elliott is a surgeon who holds fellowships in both Orthopaedic Spine and Trauma from Harborview Medical Center at the University of Washington. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he was recognized with multiple honors and awards for his service and research. Service is in Dr. Elliott's blood. Prior to discovering medicine, he worked in Costa Rica as an engineer. He realized he wanted to work directly with people, not in front of a computer. His engineering mind naturally gravitated to orthopedics focusing on the physics of human movement and structure and he enrolled in medical school. During his time there, he led service projects in Haiti and Peru, directed an equal access clinic on campus, and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Salt Lake City and did fellowships in both spine and trauma in Seattle. Looking for a place he and his wife could raise their family "with friendly, open people who look out for each other" and access to the outdoors, they were excited to have the opportunity to settle in Alaska. Today at OPA, Dr. Elliott is a vital member of the back, neck and spine team. He takes care of complex traumatic injuries including pelvis and acetabular fractures, as well as complete care of the spine. He is interested in pushing the envelope with minimally invasive techniques and seeking improved ways of treating spine pathology. Outside of the medicine, he spends time with his young kids and looks forward to introducing them to the outdoor life fishing, hiking, paddling, surfing, snowboarding, and exploring "through experience and respect for the ocean and mountains."

Elisha Powell, MD is a doctor specializing in orthopedics, practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. As an orthopedic surgeon, he focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system, including your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that allow you to move, work, and be active.Dr. Powell is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which indicates board- certificiation in this specialty.Dr. Powell completed Residency at University of Washington School of Med., and attended Medical School at University of Florida.

Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Eagle River, AK. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

George S. Rhyneer, MD, is a doctor specializing in orthopedics, practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. As an orthopedic surgeon, he focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system, including your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that allow you to move, work, and be active.Dr. Rhyneer is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which indicates board- certificiation in this specialty.Dr. Rhyneer completed Residency at San Francisco Residency Program, and attended Medical School at University of Washington.

A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Daniel J. Cepela is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. His specific interests include the treatment of arthritis, compression neuropathy, Dupuytrens Contracture, and trauma, as well as arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the elbow and shoulder, including complex and revision cases. Dr. Cepela received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. Dr. Cepela then completed his hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, in Sacramento, California. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. M Patricia Fox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Eagle River, AK. She is 38 years old. Dr. M Patricia Fox, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.