Somatic Nerve Block 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: 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.

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.

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 treatmen

Biography: Dr. Haughom is a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon, focusing on complex hip & knee reconstructions as well as total hip and knee replacements. A dedicated and well-published researcher, he stays at the forefront minimally invasive, muscle-sparing techniques that help patients recover faster and experience less pain. He is devoted to his patients' well-being and always explores non-surgical treatments first. If surgery is indicated, he has the ability to perform different kinds of surgeries – each customized to best fit the patient's lifestyle and specific musculoskeletal structure. Dr. Haughom graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. His subsequent IT positions were in the healthtech industry, where he helped companies provide faster, cheaper, more accessible care. But he felt compelled to do more and to provide direct care. He enrolled in medical school at the University of California San Francisco and went on to complete his internship and orthopedic residency at the renowned Rush University in Chicago, Ill. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He and his wife came to Alaska in 2017 and knew immediately it would be the place they would make their home. In November of 2020, he took the opportunity to join OPA and today is a vital member of its joint replacement team.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Caylor joined Alaska Orthopedic Specialists because he wanted to be part of a medical practice known for personal attention, outstanding orthopedic care, good advice, the most modern technology, and staff members who exude warmth, professionalism and compassion. After thorough research and analysis, he will discuss your options candidly and any alternatives that could forestall or avoid surgery.

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 treatmen

Biography: Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Biography: A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Daniel J. Cepela is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. His specific interests include the treatment of arthritis, compression neuropathy, Dupuytrens Contracture, and trauma, as well as arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the elbow and shoulder, including complex and revision cases. Dr. Cepela received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. Dr. Cepela then completed his hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, in Sacramento, California. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: Our team at Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder will work for your health and healing and will strive to both relieve pain and restore function in the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or knee to get you back to your active Alaskan lifestyle.

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. Rabun Fox is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who treats a wide variety of orthopedic foot and ankle conditions. He helps guide patients first through non-surgical treatment plans and then, if necessary, surgical solutions that are minimally invasive whenever possible. Dr. Fox graduated with honors from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge , LA with a bachelor's in kinesiology. He then completed his medical degree and residency at LSU - New Orleans, LA. Dr. Fox finished his training with a fellowship at the renowned Foot & Ankle Fellowship Rothman/Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia, PA. Along the way, he managed to land several prestigious honors, both academically and athletically, including qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Trials in hammer throw. In 2019, Dr. Fox moved to Anchorage, AK to be closer to his family, who have been In Anchorage for nearly 20 years. He enjoys the outdoors in Alaska, hiking, and hunting. As an athlete and outdoor enthusiast himself, Dr. Fox knows how frustrating it can be to have mobility limitations and works hard to help patients get back on their feet.

Biography: Elisha Powell, MD is a doctor specializing in orthopedics, practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. As an orthopedic surgeon, he focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system, including your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that allow you to move, work, and be active.Dr. Powell is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which indicates board- certificiation in this specialty.Dr. Powell completed Residency at University of Washington School of Med., and attended Medical School at University of Florida.