AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Anchorage, AK

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

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: Our medical care is individualized to a patient's functional level, medical condition and personal choice.

Care Philosophy: The OPA ``care team`` model of service helps patients enjoy the personalized attention and a family feel of a small practice...with all the conveniences, advanced technologies and cost-saving advantages of a large group practice.

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.