Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Anchorage, AK

Care Philosophy: One of the most important relationships you will ever develop will be with a primary care physician you trust.

Biography: Nicolas Villa, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist on the team at Pioneer GI Clinic. He is dedicated to providing exceptional services to help restore a better quality of life to patients in Anchorage, Alaska.Dr. Villa completed his residency and fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and received the McIntosh Award (given to the top resident). He went on to complete an advanced GI fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Villa sat on the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Quality Committee for a three-year term from 2015-2018. At Pioneer GI Clinic, Dr. Villa's special interests are endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Barrett's esophagus ablation, endoluminal stenting, and endoscopic mucosal resection. His expertise in these advanced endoscopic techniques will allow a number of Alaska cancer patients to receive their care locally, for which they now travel to the lower 48. He also performs advanced colonoscopies and upper endoscopies and manages pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases.

Biography: Dr. Austin Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 49 years old. Dr. Austin Nelson, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Biography: Miguel Ordonez, M.D., joined MultiCare Rockwood in July 2013. He received his undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, and his medical degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala. Dr. Ordonez completed a residency in Internal Medicine at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX, as well as a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of South Alabama Hospitals in Mobile, AL. He also completed a training program in the application of stem cell transplantation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Lied Transplant Center in Omaha, NE. Dr. Ordonez is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of many organizations including the American Association of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: We dedicate our service to caring for patients with digestive disorders. The physicians and staff are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective medical care that is appropriate to the needs of our patients. We provide this care with compassion and consideration for the comfort and concerns for those we serve.

Care Philosophy: We care about you.

Biography: Dr. Praveen Roy, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Praveen Roy, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Biography: Ajay Pabby, MD joined MultiCare in 2017. Dr. Pabby completed his Medical Degree at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He then went on to earn a Master of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where he also did a postdoctoral research fellowhship in Cancer Prevention and Control. Additionally, he went on to a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pabby is a board certified Gastroenterologist and joins the Rockwood Clinic Digestive Health Center.

Care Philosophy: We strive to provide timely, professional, quality care to the people of Alaska!

Care Philosophy: We consider it a privilege that you have entrusted us with your medical care. It is our goal to provide you with a site that will enhance your healthcare experience with our clinic. We strive to provide timely, professional, quality care to the people of Alaska!

Biography: Dr. Kaszubowski is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. After completing his Transitional Medicine Internship at Bethesda, Maryland, he completed an Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kaszubowski has served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Dr. Kaszubowski is passionate and dedicated to high-quality medical care for patients with all types of digestive and liver disorders. He has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel and liver disease.

Biography: Dr. Rojas De Leon is board-certified Advanced Interventional Endoscopy Gastroenterologist with over 17 years of diverse experience, particularly in Gastroenterology. She graduated with honors in 2007, demonstrating her dedication and expertise in the field. Additionally, Dr. Rojas De Leon is fluent in Spanish, enhancing our ability to serve a diverse patient population.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Houghton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. She is 38 years old. Dr. Kimberly Houghton, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.