Radiculopathy near Anchorage, AK

Biography: Dr. Luke Liu is board certified in both Pain Management and Anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology. He received his medical degree from UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine in 2004, graduating from the highly competitive accelerated 7-year B.S. + M.D. program. He then completed his Anesthesiology residency and Interventional Pain Management fellowship at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco.

Care Philosophy: To provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America, offering general and specialized adult care to all Alaskans and visitors.

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.

Care Philosophy: Innovative Neurosurgery Associates' mission is to meet the neurosurgical needs of those in Anchorage as well as other areas of Alaska. We strive to tailor treatment plans on each patient's unique medical needs. We are committed to providing the highest level of neurosurgical care. Physicians and medical professionals serve as healers intent upon earning and maintaining the trust of patients. Our staff is also committed to a high level of professionalism with courteous and considerate patient interactions. Innovative Neurosurgery Associates recognizes that patients are precious assets; therefore, we give our patients the time and attention they deserve.

Biography: Dr. Jared Kirkham specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of sports injuries, work injuries, neck pain, low back pain, nerve injuries, arthritis and tendonitis.Dr. Kirkham grew up in Seattle, Washington, and earned his undergraduate degree in bioengineering from the University of Washington. He obtained a fitness instructor certification through the American College of Sports Medicine and worked as a personal trainer for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary weight loss program at the PRO Sports Club in Bellevue, Washington.After his time as a personal trainer, Dr. Kirkham earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his internship in medicine and surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, and his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at The University of Utah.While in residency, he performed sports physicals for local high schools and provided physician coverage for local events such as the Salt Lake City Marathon. He conducted research on the use of new imaging studies to detect arthritis of the spine and presented on a variety of topics, including the use of Synvisc for knee arthritis.In 2014, Dr. Kirkham headed to Anchorage and joined the Alaska Spine Institute where he practiced for two years before joining Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic in 2016.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 spine injections, trigger point injections, joint injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, stem cell injections, and EMG testing (nerve studies).Dr. Kirkham has lectured to a variety of groups in the community including the Alaska Physical Therapy Association, the Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Alaska State Worker's Compensation Adjustors group. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Spine Intervention Society.When he is not working or advancing his skills in spine and musculoskeletal medicine, he enjoys bike racing, backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, and functional weightlifting.

Care Philosophy: We strive to help our patients get back to life, work and play.

Biography: Dr. Alfred Lonser, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Alfred Lonser, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Biography: Susanne Fix, MD, is a doctor specializing in neurosurgery, practicing at Alaska Neuroscience Associates in Anchorage, Alaska. As a neurosurgeon (or neurological surgeron), Dr. Fix provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment for conditions of the surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and spinal column. Common conditions treated by neurosurgeons include brain tumors, head trauma, skull fractures, anterior lumbar fusion, spinal disc herniation, cervical spinal stenosis, lumbar spinal stenosis, and spinal cord trauma.Dr. Fix is board-certified and a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Fix completed Residency at University of Louisville, and attended Medical School at West Virginia University.

Biography: This provider is accepting telehealth visits

Care Philosophy: To provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America, offering general and specialized adult care to all Alaskans and visitors.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to partner with my patients and help them take back control of their life from chronic pain

Care Philosophy: I believe that education is a key part of achieving successful outcomes and setting reasonable expectations and therefore strive to include this as a key portion of each visit. Additionally, I also recognize the importance of closing the loop with treating and referring providers and keep the lines of communication open. Additionally, I truly believe that a multi-faceted, integrative approach is important in treating chronic pain and will work with existing or recommend complementary care therapies as needed to improve outcomes.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Miller is a board certified Neurosurgeon, who is also fellowship trained in Orthopedic Complex and Reconstructive Spinal Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the only spine surgeon in Alaska with this unique combination of specialty training and experience. He works with area Pain Specialists, Physical Therapists, Primary Care and Chiropractors to coordinate care and referrals to ensure that you get the right care for your condition whether there is a surgical treatment or not. Dr. Miller and his team understand the complexity and difficulty in treating painful and debilitating disorders of the brain and spine. Whether your problem is simple or very complex, Dr. Miller will work with you to find the right solution.

Biography: This provider is accepting telehealth visits

Biography: Dr. Lada attended Medical School at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a Fellowship in NeuroIntensive Care at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is Board Certified in Neurology in addition to Sleep Medicine and Vascular Neurology. He remains passionate about stroke prevention and caring for patients along the continuum of emergent and acute care of cerebrovascular injuries. Educating patients and physicians about Neurology has always been an important part of his daily practice. After completing his training, he served as the Director of Cerebrovascular Medicine in the Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio for 10 years. With enthusiasm and a vision to serve communities in need of his subspecialty, Dr. Lada moved to Alaska with his wife and four children in 2008. Here, he accepted the position as Medical Director of Neuroscience Services at Providence Alaska Medical Center and continues in this role currently. He has worked tirelessly to further advance the delivery of emergency treatments for stroke patients by developing the Telestroke program that now reaches numerous communities throughout the state of Alaska. He continues to provide education for practicing physicians through regular lecture series and enjoys teaching medical students at the WWAMI School of Medicine on the campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Desiring better neurologic care for all Alaskans, he spearheaded the development of PEAK Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2014 and is a founding partner. He also serves as Medical Director of their Sleep Lab. In addition to seeing patients who have experienced strokes, he continues to enjoy his practice of general neurology and sleep medicine.

Care Philosophy: To provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America, offering general and specialized adult care to all Alaskans and visitors.

Biography: Dr. Samuel Waller, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Samuel Waller, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.