Biliary Tract Cancer near Anchorage, AK

Care Philosophy: A leader in cancer care, aiming to provide patients with the highest quality in individualized care, while maintaining a respectful and approachable manner.

Care Philosophy: I believe that every patient is unique and needs their care tailored specifically for them. So I need to listen to get to know the person before me, before I can help develop the plans for their care. And listening continues to be the center of the doctor-patient relationship. So I believe I must devote the time to each patient encounter, to provide truly effective care. Honest, direct communication is at the center; is the foundation of my practice.

Care Philosophy: Above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life… As we would for our most cherished loved one.

Biography: ~ A compassionate general surgeon who not only cares about a patient's surgical needs but also their overall health and well being. Ensures patients are well informed and all their questions have been answered prior to any type of surgery. ~ Has been in practice since 1997. ~ Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course director and instructor since 1995. ATLS State Faculty since 2015. ~ Master of Science in Infectious Disease ~ Credentialed at Surgery Center of Anchorage and Alaska Surgery Center in addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital. ~ One of the few female general surgeons in Anchorage. ~ Enjoys the great outdoors of Alaska including hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing.

Biography: Dr. Charles Portera, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Charles Portera, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Far North Surgery provides care and treatment to patients needing solutions that are within the broad envelope of general surgery with special focus on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care and technical excellence to our patients and their families. At Far North Surgery, we treat conditions that fall within the broad scope of general surgery. General surgery involves GI tract Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and other abdominal and miscellaneous surgeries. We provide minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries whenever it is possible. Our experienced surgeon has the highest level of medical expertise that is being honed by regular training, working and leading patient care at some of the leading hospitals and universities. We are inspired by the philosophy of compassion, dignity and humanism that helps in optimizing patient experience. Our aim is to create a culture of caring, compassion & healing for our patients!

Care Philosophy: Dr. Johnson's focus is on the compassionate care of patients with ailments that fall within the broad envelope of General Surgery, with special emphasis on comprehensive benign and malignant breast diseases.