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Care Philosophy: Dr. Michael McNamara specializes in the surgical care of problems and injuries of the upper extremity. This includes the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. McNamara holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in the Hand, making him one of Alaska's premier surgeons for conditions of the hand. He focuses on a comprehensive approach that that utilizes orthopedic evaluation and treatment as well as specialized therapeutic management of your condition to achieve the best results long-term.

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to provide excellent, personalized, local care for patients seeking weight loss surgery. By strictly adhering to the recommendations and guidelines of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS). We strive to assist you on your chosen journey through weight loss surgery.

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.

Care Philosophy: Our experienced, specialty-trained doctors are proud to have strong roots in a community dedicated to conquering limits, and the specialized care and comprehensive services we offer are built for Alaskans by Alaskans. Because one-size-fits-all treatment doesn't work for Alaska.