Hand, Wrist & Elbow
The hand and wrist are made up of a complicated network of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. Wrist and hand problems are common
and can result in pain, numbness, loss of movement and impaired function. Common hand and wrist issues include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, ganglion
cysts, fractures, trigger finger and traumatic injuries to ligaments, tendons and bones. Common elbow conditions include tendinitis, an inflammation
or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone, as well as sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, bursitis, arthritis and more.
At OPA, the goal of treatment is to restore pain-free function and allow you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. OPA is home to some of Alaska's leading hand surgeons with fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery. All of our hand surgeons have experience in the highly skilled and precise surgical techniques required to treat hand and wrist problems effectively.
Adult and pediatric patients welcome.

Owen L. Ala, MD
- Special Interests:
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Microvascular Surgery, Arthritis and Joint-Related Pain, Upper Extremity Trauma, Lacerations & Wound Problems, Tendinitis, Dupuytren's Contracture, Pediatric Hand, Arthroscopy (wrist, elbow, shoulder)
- PA-Cs:
- Christina Waters, PA-C
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277

Deryk Anderson, DO
- Special Interests:
- Arthroscopic Surgery (shoulder, knee, elbow, hand and ankle), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics, Adult Reconstruction, Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
- PA-Cs:
- Iva "Mikki" Milgrim, PA-C
- Location:
- Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Tucker Drury, MD
- Special Interests:
- Arthroscopic Hip Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy of Shoulder & Knee, Shoulder Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics, Fracture Repair, Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
- PA-Cs:
- Jeremy Robinson, PA-C
- Location:
- Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Adam C. Ellison, MD
- Special Interests:
- Shoulder, Elbow, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics
- PA-Cs:
- Bethany Davies, PA-C
- Location:
- Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Jessie Janowski, MD
- Special Interests:
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Microvascular Surgery, Arthritis and Joint-Related Pain, Upper Extremity Trauma, Lacerations & Wound Problems, Tendinitis, Dupuytren's Contracture, Needle Aponeurotomy, Pediatric Hand, Arthroscopy (wrist, elbow, shoulder)
- PA-Cs:
- Andrea Frangiosa, PA-C
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277

Dann Laudermilch, MD
- Special Interests:
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Microvascular Surgery, Tendinitis, Dupuytren's Contracture, Wrist Arthroscopy
- Location:
- Eagle River, Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Christopher Manion, MD
- Special Interests:
- Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics, Fracture Repair, Arthroscopy of Shoulder & Knee, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Shoulder Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Trauma
- PA-Cs:
- Cal Heald, MPAS, PA-C
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-249-5546

Greg Schweiger, MD
- Special Interests:
- Orthopedic Trauma, Sports Medicine Surgery, General Orthopedics, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy, Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Surgery, Complex Fracture Care
- PA-Cs:
- Richard Wilhoite, PA-C
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-249-5546

Alan K. Swenson, MD
- Special Interests:
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Microvascular Surgery, Arthritis and Joint-Related Pain, Tendinitis, Dupuytren's Contracture, Pediatric Hand Surgery, Wrist Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries
- PA-Cs:
- Stephanie Wettin, PA-C
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277

Jennifer Amstadter, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- Hand & Wrist, Elbow; Joint Replacement
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-249-5541

Adam Corneliussen, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- General Orthopedics, Surgical First Assist, Fracture Care, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Joint Replacement
- Location:
- Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Andrea Frangiosa, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- Hand, Wrist, Arm, Elbow and General Orthopedics
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277

Cal Heald, MPAS, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Joint Replacement
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-249-5546

Iva "Mikki" Milgrim, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
- Location:
- Wasilla
- Appointments:
- 907-357-2267

Christina (Tina) Waters, PA-C
- Special Interests:
- Hand & Wrist, Elbow; Shoulder; Joint Replacement; Sports Medicine
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277

Stephanie Wettin, PA-C, ATC
- Special Interests:
- General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
- Location:
- Anchorage
- Appointments:
- 907-562-2277