Our Physicians
You deserve the best orthopedic care Alaska has to offer. That’s why nearly all of our providers are fellowship-trained. These physicians have completed the highest level of training possible in their orthopedic specialty. So no matter your condition, you’ll be in expert hands.
For your convenience, our physicians perform surgery at a variety of facilities across Alaska. You can see the full list here.
Daniel W. Brown, MD
Dr. Daniel Brown is a fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in all aspects of musculoskeletal care of the pediatric patient, from birth through adulthood.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Daniel J. Cepela, MD
Daniel Cepela is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. He specializes in all aspects of the upper extremity, including the hand, shoulder, and trauma.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Regina C. Fiacco, DPM
As a foot and ankle specialist and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Regina Fiacco has extensive training in malalignment, painful syndromes of the lower extremity, and restoring normal biomechanics.
She is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Jared R. Kirkham, MD
Dr. Jared Kirkham is a board-certified orthopedic specialist focused on the nonsurgical treatment of sports injuries, work injuries, neck pain, low back pain, nerve injuries, arthritis and tendonitis.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Lars E. Matkin, MD, MBA
As a born-and-raised Alaskan, Dr. Lars Matkin is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, as well as upper and lower extremity surgery.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Christian C. McCartney, MD
Dr. Christian McCartney is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon, and a native of Texas. His specific interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery and motion-preserving spine surgery.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy and Wasilla Clinic locations.
Benjamin D. Packard, MD, MBS
Dr. Benjamin Packard is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, with an emphasis in hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow. He is the only orthopedic surgeon in Alaska with two sports medicine fellowships.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy and Wasilla Clinic locations.
Douglas P. Prevost, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Douglas Prevost is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in muscle- and tendon-preserving total joint replacement of the knee and hip, as well as revision total knee and hip replacement surgery.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Brad L. Sparks, MD
Dr. Brad Sparks is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, with additional specialties in joint replacement and orthopedic trauma. Dr. Sparks is the only doctor in Alaska certified in the Jiffy Knee procedure, an approach to total knee replacements that offers patients a faster recovery, less pain and an easier rehab process.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy, Eagle River Clinic & Physical Therapy and Wasilla Clinic locations.
Doug A. Vermillion, MD
Dr. Vermillion is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has completed fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery / foot and ankle surgery. He also has a strong background in sports medicine.
He is available to see patients at our Anchorage Clinic & Physical Therapy location.
Retired Providers
Richard W. Garner, MD
John E. Lapkass, MD
Adrian B. Ryan, MD
