OsteoarthritisofHand near Wasilla, AK

Biography: Dr. Daniel Brown, M.D. is a board eligible fellowship trained Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Brown is the newest member to the ORCA team and specializes in all aspects of musculoskeletal care of the pediatric patient from birth through adulthood.

Biography: 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."

Biography: Dr. Tyler Smith is a Board Certified Orthopedic Trauma surgeon who completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City medical school in 2014 and completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Indiana University in 2019. Dr. Smith went on to complete an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis in 2020 and was awarded Orthopedic Fellow of the Year by the Washington University Dept of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Smith's training and experience is in orthopedic trauma surgery; and he is currently accepting new patient appointments. An orthopedic trauma surgeon specializes in the treatment of complex fractures, broken bones, and other injuries sustained through traumatic events. These events, such as falls, car/motorcycle/atv/snowmachine crashes, or even rough sports injuries, result in injuries that can include significant problems with the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Dr. Smith specializes in treating fractures of the pelvis, upper extremity, and lower extremity. His clinical practice also includes caring for fractures in the multiply injured patient and management of post-traumatic problems including nonunions, malunions, and osteomyelitis (infections). He also practices general orthopedics.