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General Surgery Private Practices in Alaska (36 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón

There are 36 physician-owned general surgery practices in Alaska, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.

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General Surgery Practice Directory: Alaska

48 independent general surgery practices across Alaska, cross-referenced against NPPES, state medical boards, and each practice's own website. Negotiate from leverage instead of from gratitude.

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NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY

Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:

Hospital systems

  • Providence Alaska Medical Center Department of Surgery
  • Alaska Native Medical Center / ANTHC Surgery
  • Foundation Health Partners

All 36 physician-owned general surgery practices in Alaska, by city

36practices listed
5cities in AK
0PE or corporate flagged
33with a website
36 practices listed

ARCTIC SURGICAL GROUP

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

ARCTIC SURGICAL GROUP provides general surgery services to patients in the Anchorage, Alaska area as an independent medical practice. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1335 Gambell St Ste. #100, Anchorage, AK 99501

ASC North

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

ASC North provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Anchorage, Alaska. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

6911 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99504

Alaska Hernia Center

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska Hernia Center focuses on general surgery as a community-based private practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3851 Piper St Tower U, Suite U230, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Interventional Radiology

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterRadiologist

Alaska Interventional Radiology operates a general surgery medical office in Anchorage, Alaska, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include diagnostic imaging. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

4048 Laurel St STE 303, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Surgery Center

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

A community general surgery practice in Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska Surgery Center provides care under private ownership. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1230 Northway Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Surgical Arts

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Alaska Surgical Arts operates a general surgery medical office in Anchorage, Alaska, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

2741 DeBarr Rd C-415, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, LLC

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Patients seeking general surgery care in Anchorage, Alaska can visit Alaska Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, LLC, an independent practice. Beyond general surgery, the office offers outpatient medical care and surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3220 Providence Dr e3080, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alpine Surgery Center

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Offering general surgery care in Anchorage, Alaska, Alpine Surgery Center maintains independence from hospital systems. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Anchorage Bariatrics

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterSurgeon

Anchorage Bariatrics brings general surgery expertise to patients in Anchorage, Alaska through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

3909 Arctic Blvd STE 101, Anchorage, AK 99503

Anchorage Endoscopy Center

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Anchorage Endoscopy Center provides general surgery services to patients in the Anchorage, Alaska area as an independent medical practice. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

2841 DeBarr Rd #51, Anchorage, AK 99508

Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic delivers general surgery services from Anchorage, Alaska, operating as a private practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care and surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

1000 E Dimond Blvd # 201, Anchorage, AK 99515

Anchorage Surgical and Bariatric | Grant Searles

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Anchorage Surgical and Bariatric | Grant Searles delivers general surgery medical services in Anchorage, Alaska under private ownership. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

1200 Airport Heights Dr STE 350, Anchorage, AK 99508

Apex Neurosurgery

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterNeurosurgeon

Offering general surgery services in Anchorage, Alaska, Apex Neurosurgery operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides outpatient medical care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

2925 DeBarr Rd d210, Anchorage, AK 99508

Chris Jetter, DPM: Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

Dr. Chris Jetter grew up in Greenville, Ohio. He attended Taylor University, graduating cum laude with a degree in exercise science and a minor in biology. He then attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating magna cum laude in 2012. After graduation, Dr. Jetter began residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He then pursued further training, completing a fellowship in Louisville, KY. There, he had the opportunity to work with world-class surgeons and develop more surgical assets in

2250 E 42nd Ave Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99508

Coastal Neurology & Neurosurgery

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Coastal Neurology & Neurosurgery delivers general surgery medical services in Anchorage, Alaska under private ownership. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

301 W Northern Lights Blvd #400, Anchorage, AK 99503

Coulter Eric MD

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
OphthalmologistLasik SurgeonSurgeon

Coulter Eric MD maintains a private general surgery practice in Anchorage, Alaska, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond general surgery, the office offers eye care and vision health and surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

235 E 8th Ave Suite 3A, Anchorage, AK 99501

David B. Randall, DPM: Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

A privately owned general surgery practice, David B. Randall, DPM: Anchorage is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

2250 E 42nd Ave Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99508

Dr. Sherry Johnson, DO, FACS

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical OncologistOncologistSurgeon

Dr. Sherry Johnson is board-certified in General Surgery. She is the only fellowship trained breast oncologist in Anchorage. Dr. Johnson is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology. She believes in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the community that raised her. Dr. Johnson received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina and Doctorate of Osteopathic Medi

3851 Piper St SUITE U-462, Anchorage, AK 99508

Jared Kern, DPM: Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

Jared Kern, DPM: Anchorage is a private general surgery practice located in Anchorage, Alaska. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1917 Abbott Rd #100, Anchorage, AK 99507

John P. Muffoletto, MD

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Offering general surgery services in Anchorage, Alaska, John P. Muffoletto, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

2751 DeBarr Rd STE 290, Anchorage, AK 99508

Matt A. Heilala, DPM: Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

Matt A. Heilala, DPM: Anchorage delivers general surgery medical services in Anchorage, Alaska under private ownership. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

2250 E 42nd Ave STE 200, Anchorage, AK 99508

Michael A. Todd, MD, FACS

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Bariatric SurgeonSurgeon

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Michael A. Todd, MD, FACS runs an independently owned general surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

2841 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508

Surgery Center of Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Surgery Center of Anchorage is a Anchorage-based general surgery practice serving patients across the Alaska region. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

4001 Laurel St Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99508

Zachary J Steiner DO

Anchorage, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Anchorage, Alaska, Zachary J Steiner DO offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

4001 Laurel St Ste 204, Anchorage, AK 99508

Mayer Clinic

Fairbanks, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterFamily Practice Physician

Offering general surgery services in Fairbanks, Alaska, Mayer Clinic operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to family medicine and outpatient medical care. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

1867 Airport Way # 120B, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Minnie Street Surgery Center

Fairbanks, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Offering general surgery care in Fairbanks, Alaska, Minnie Street Surgery Center maintains independence from hospital systems. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

114 Minnie St Ste A, Fairbanks, AK 99701

SEARHC Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic

Juneau, AK

NPPES Verified
GynecologistSurgical Center

SEARHC Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic provides general surgery services to patients in the Juneau, Alaska area as an independent medical practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

3225 Hospital Dr #101, Juneau, AK 99801

Southeast Alaska Surgery Center

Juneau, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Based in Juneau, Alaska, Southeast Alaska Surgery Center focuses on general surgery as a community-based private practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3200 Hospital Dr #100, Juneau, AK 99801

Alyeska Vascular Surgery - Mat-Su

Palmer, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterVascular Surgeon

Alyeska Vascular Surgery - Mat-Su delivers general surgery medical services in Palmer, Alaska under private ownership. Services extend to vascular and circulatory surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

2480 S Woodworth Loop Suite 120, Palmer, AK 99645

Susitna Surgery Center

Palmer, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Based in Palmer, Alaska, Susitna Surgery Center focuses on general surgery as a community-based private practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

2490 S Woodworth Loop # 100, Palmer, AK 99645

David Morrow, MD

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterSurgeon

David Morrow maintains a private general surgery practice in Wasilla, Alaska, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

3674 E Meridian Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

Dr. Heather Zeznock, DO

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
SurgeonSurgical Center

Dr. Heather Zeznock, DO brings general surgery expertise to patients in Wasilla, Alaska through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

3066 E Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

Garth W. LeCheminant, M.D.

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Garth W. LeCheminant, M.D. provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Wasilla, Alaska. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3674 E Meridian Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

Iuliana Bobanga, MD

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Iuliana Bobanga sees patients at a private general surgery office in Wasilla, Alaska, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3674 E Meridian Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

Matt A. Heilala, DPM: Wasilla

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
PodiatristSurgeon

Matt A. Heilala, DPM: Wasilla operates a general surgery medical office in Wasilla, Alaska, outside of hospital employment. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3190 E Meridian Park Loop #205, Wasilla, AK 99654

Nicholas Bahl, MD

Wasilla, AK

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Dr. Bahl is a board-certified general surgeon providing expert surgical care with compassion and precision. Specializing in minimally invasive and traditional procedures, Dr. Bahl treats a wide range of conditions, including hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. With a patient-First approach, Dr. Bahl is committed to delivering safe, effective treatments and guiding patients through every step of their surgical journey. Accepting new patients.

3066 E Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

About this directory and the Alaska general surgery market

The training years were structured. The first contract is not.

Then graduation approaches and the algorithm stops. A recruiter calls. The contract has a productivity formula you cannot solve for, a non-compete you cannot evaluate, and a tail-coverage clause nobody explained.

What this directory does is hand you the page you were missing. Every physician-owned general surgery group in Alaska, in one place, so the first contract you sign is not the only contract you ever saw.

What other resources point to in Alaska

There are 48 physician-owned general surgery practices in Alaska, spread across 5 cities. I pulled every one of them from the NPPES NPI Registry, which is the federal database that CMS maintains for active providers. Then I filtered out anything that isn't independently operated. Hospital-employed positions, academic faculty roles, locum agencies, government clinics, they're all excluded. What's left is a clean list of practices where physicians hold actual ownership and make their own clinical decisions.

Most physicians looking for general surgery opportunities in Alaska start with a recruiter or a job board. Both of those sources mix hospital-employed roles with genuine private practice opportunities, and they rarely disclose ownership structure upfront. This page does one thing differently: it filters for physician ownership using the federal NPPES registry. That's it. The result is 36 practices you can contact directly, without a middleman deciding what you're allowed to see.

The Alaska general surgery market in detail

Alaska's physician-owned general surgery directory lists 36 practice locations across 5 cities.

None of the general surgery practices listed in Alaska carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.

Practices are located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Palmer, and Wasilla.

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Frequently asked questions about general surgery in Alaska

How many General Surgery private practices are in Alaska?

There are 36 physician-owned general surgery private practices in Alaska, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

What does physician-owned mean?

A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.

What does the Corporate-Acquired or MSO-Affiliated flag mean?

The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.

Call Schedule Norms in Alaska General Surgery Private Practice

Alaska doesn't have physician-owned independent general surgery practices in this directory. General surgery care here runs through hospital systems like Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Regional Hospital, and Foundation Health Partners.

What is an NPPES-verified practice?

NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.

How does call schedule compare between private practice and hospital employment for surgeons in Alaska?

Private general surgery groups in Alaska typically share call equally among partners. With 4-6 partners, that often means 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 nights. Hospital-employed surgeons may have heavier call obligations with less schedule flexibility. The key variables are group size, whether NP/PA providers take first call, how emergency cases are compensated, and whether weekend trauma call is distributed separately from weeknight call.

How Physician-Owned Practices Compare

Physician-Owned Hospital-Employed Corporate / PE-Backed
Who controls the practicePhysiciansHealth systemNon-physician entity
Non-compete scopeNarrower, negotiableBroadVery broad
Partnership / buy-in pathCommonRareRare
Call schedule flexibilityHigherVariableLower
Productivity bonus upsideHighModerateModerate
Included in this directoryYesNoFlagged

Key Terms in Physician Contracts

Fair Market Value
The price at which a willing buyer and willing seller would agree to transact, with both parties having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Physician compensation must meet fair market value to comply with federal anti-kickback and Stark Law requirements. Independent valuations are used for buy-in pricing, compensation benchmarking, and practice sales.
Collections-Based Compensation
A pay model in which a physician's income is tied directly to the revenue collected from their patient encounters. The physician typically receives a percentage of collections (40 to 55 percent is common) after overhead. This model rewards high-volume, high-acuity work but creates income variability.
Malpractice Insurance
Professional liability coverage that protects physicians against claims of medical negligence. Two main types exist: claims-made (covers claims only if both the incident and filing occur during the active policy) and occurrence-based (covers any incident during the policy period, regardless of when the claim is filed). Premium costs vary dramatically by specialty and state.
Ancillary Revenue
Income generated by a medical practice from services beyond physician office visits. Common sources include in-office imaging, laboratory testing, physical therapy, infusion services, and dispensing. Ancillary revenue can account for 20 to 40 percent of total practice revenue in procedure-heavy specialties.
NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System)
The federal registry maintained by CMS that assigns and tracks NPIs for all U.S. healthcare providers. NPPES data is publicly searchable and includes provider name, practice address, taxonomy codes, and enumeration date.
Call Coverage
The obligation to be available by phone and/or in person to handle emergencies and urgent consultations outside of scheduled clinic or OR hours. Call frequency is typically expressed as a ratio (1 in 4 = one night or weekend in four). Call structure and compensation vary significantly between private practice and hospital-employed positions.
First Call / Second Call
A hierarchical call system where a midlevel provider (NP/PA) takes first call, handling initial assessments and triaging cases, and the attending physician is on second call, available for cases the first-call provider cannot manage independently. Reduces overnight burden on physician partners.

This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .

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