Best Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision Doctors in Anchorage, AK

Our office is dedicated to the belief that patient education is essential in providing quality care.

Far North Surgery provides care and treatment to patients needing solutions that are within the broad envelope of general surgery with special focus on surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care and technical excellence to our patients and their families. At Far North Surgery, we treat conditions that fall within the broad scope of general surgery. General surgery involves GI tract Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and other abdominal and miscellaneous surgeries. We provide minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries whenever it is possible. Our experienced surgeon has the highest level of medical expertise that is being honed by regular training, working and leading patient care at some of the leading hospitals and universities. We are inspired by the philosophy of compassion, dignity and humanism that helps in optimizing patient experience. Our aim is to create a culture of caring, compassion & healing for our patients!

~ A compassionate general surgeon who not only cares about a patient's surgical needs but also their overall health and well being. Ensures patients are well informed and all their questions have been answered prior to any type of surgery. ~ Has been in practice since 1997. ~ Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course director and instructor since 1995. ATLS State Faculty since 2015. ~ Master of Science in Infectious Disease ~ Credentialed at Surgery Center of Anchorage and Alaska Surgery Center in addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital. ~ One of the few female general surgeons in Anchorage. ~ Enjoys the great outdoors of Alaska including hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing.

Dr. Clark has found a true passion in bariatric surgery. It was this passion that drove him to open his own practice devoted to helping people take control of their weight for a new beginning. ``It is a wonderful feeling to be able to help someone who has chosen to take control of their weight and is motivated to change their life. Every single time I have a patient return after surgery and thank me for giving them their life back, I get to renew my love of bariatric surgery.``

Dr. Schorlemmer is honored to care for his patients. He does his best to apply existing surgical and pain control methods to provide superior results for each of them

Dr. Charles Portera, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 62 years old. Dr. Charles Portera, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Dr. Charles Portera, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Anchorage, AK. He is 62 years old. Dr. Charles Portera, MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

Dr. Bailey believes every patient is unique and approaches care with compassion and respect. "By knowing the person behind the diagnosis, I can help answer their questions and ease their fears," he says. His goal is to help patients overcome disease and regain the ability to live full, active lives.

Dr. Pennington believes that cancer care is a partnership, and she strives to empower every person to be actively involved in her care. Every patient should be treated with compassion and honesty. She aims to provide the best care for her patients using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and individualized treatment approach.

Our mission at Alaska Women’s Cancer Care is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, expedient, and outstanding cancer care to all women with gynecologic malignancies in Alaska.

Our office is dedicated to the belief that patient education is essential in providing quality care.