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Dr. Alan Swenson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
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Map Pin Small Anchorage, AK
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Overview of Dr. Alan Swenson, MD

Dr. Alan Swenson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Anchorage, AK. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. Dr. Swenson, completed a residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Swenson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Swenson works at Orthopedic Physicians Alaska in Anchorage, AK. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Swenson's Office Locations

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    Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
    3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Trigger Finger
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Humerus Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Trigger Finger Release
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Wrist
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Elbow
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Forearm Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Tendon Injuries
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Injury
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
Scaphoid Fractures
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Skier's Thumb
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Thumb
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Arm Surgery
Arthritis Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
Cyst Aspiration
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Injection Therapy
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Decompression and Repair
Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Sports Medicine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1215371430
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Alaska Regional Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alan Swenson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Swenson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Swenson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Swenson works at Orthopedic Physicians Alaska in Anchorage, AK. View the full address on Dr. Swenson’s profile.

    Dr. Swenson has seen patients for Limb Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Swenson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Swenson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Swenson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Swenson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Swenson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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