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This is a mouthful, but once you understand it, you’ll come to love it. Personalized Medicine: The patient is at the center of care that is driven by looking at the underlying biology and mechanisms of wellness and disease including patient input, social networking and digital technologies. Integrative Medicine: This is the practice of medicine that is based on healing and a strong physician-patient relationship. It takes into account multiple modalities of therapy with the goal to create health within a complex system by combining conventional care and alternative methods. Principles of Integrative Medicine include: Changing the focus in medicine to one of health and healing rather than curing of disease. Strong emphasis on the partnership between the physician and the patient. Removing barriers to care to help activate the body’s ability to heal. Using less invasive and more natural methods when possible, but using conventional methods when necessary. Backed by thousands of years and multiple cultures around the world as well as strong scientific study. Incorporates the mind-body-spirit and community to help healing. Functional Medicine: Functional medicine addresses the underlying cause of illness and dysfunction in hopes to prevent disease. It addresses the whole person, not isolated symptoms as well as the environment in which we live and our current lifestyle habits. Functional medicine practitioners seek out the root cause of illness and this can take time to figure out, so appointments are longer and interviews are more in depth.

Remember we are open by appointment only. The online portal will be a way to always have your medical records at your fingertips, request appointments and communicate with our office. Typical hours: Monday: 8:30am to 6pm Tuesday: 8:30am to 4pm Wednesday: 8:30am to 7pm Thursday: 10am to 6pm, closed from 2:00 to 3:00pm Friday: 10am to 6pm, closed from 2:00 to 3:00pm

We are in-network with: Blue Cross Blue Shield Aetna, TricareWest Meritain Medicaid Medicare United HealthCare and Valdez Native Tribe If you do not have insurance you can still partner with our office, you are in control of your health and the doctor-patient relationship is robust with more patient care time and less administrative burden.

If you have a true emergency, you must still go to the emergency room and the providers there will care for you as always. Call 911/ seek care at your nearest emergency room. In Valdez, please go to 911 Meals Avenue.

Many people are concerned about their health but not ready to make a commitment to healing. Have you decided to put yourself first? Good health is a process and not a prescription. By working with us you are committing to putting in the time to heal. We will ask hard questions and work to keep you accountable. The process of healing must come from within, so be prepared to do your homework, learn as much as you can, change some habits and have an open mind. The Alfa Doc is different than other clinics and will require investment on your part. If you simply want to refill your current prescriptions and not challenge yourself with a new way of thinking, this is not the right place for you. If you are ready for a whole new approach to health care then contact us today. Call 907-835-ALFA or email us at livingwell@thealfadoc.com to request appointments.

We would love to partner with small businesses, so feel free to contact us to find out how we can work together.

Please call 907-835-ALFA (2532) or email us and we will contact you directly. Remember The Alfa Doc is not a walk-in clinic, but same day appointments may be available.

We can refer to specialists as needed but may often educate you about your condition to avoid unnecessary specialty referral.

Our cardiovascular risk assessments use advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate your risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Our expert team works with you to create a customized plan to reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy for years to come."

Routine Immunizations Pre-participation physicals for sports Our Well Child Exams provide comprehensive care to monitor your child's health and development, including routine immunizations to protect against preventable diseases, and pre-participation physicals for sports to ensure their safety on the field.

At The Alfa Doc, we believe in proactive healthcare for men. Our Male Wellness Exams offer a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health, including prostate and testicular exams, advanced cholesterol testing, and more.

We believe that prevention is key to maintaining optimal health. Our wellness and preventive visits offer comprehensive exams and screenings to help you stay ahead of potential health issues. From routine physicals to advanced testing, we work with you to create a personalized plan for your overall well-being.

At The Alfa Doc, we understand that maintaining good health is crucial at any age, but it becomes even more important as we age. That's why we offer Medicare Physicals & Wellness Exams specifically tailored for seniors.

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We're committed to women's health and wellness. Our Women Wellness Exams offer a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health, including routine breast and pelvic exams, birth control consultation, and IUD placement. We work with you to create a personalized plan to help you maintain optimal health and address your individual needs

Work Physicals CDL/DOT physicals Merchant Marine Physicals

Skin biopsies Mole removal Cryotherapy-Cryotherapy is the use of extreme cold to freeze and remove abnormal tissue. Doctors use it to treat warts and skin tags Sphenopalatine Ganglion block for migraine headaches SWIFT Wart Removal

Allergies issues like seasonal allergies, eczema, food intolerances, asthma Cardiovascular diseases like: coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome Endocrine/Hormonal issues like: diabetes and pre-diabetes, thyroid disorders, fatigue, hormone imbalance Gastrointestinal issues like: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, fatty liver, gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Dysbiosis (Abnormal Gut bacteria) Desired Weight loss consultations and treatment Neurologic diseases like headaches and migraines and offering GammaCore Vagal Nerve Stimulator for treatment Psychiatric evaluations and treatment for depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders Skin: Acne, psoriasis Joint/ inflammatory disorders: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia

Allergies and food sensitivities Hormone metabolism Advanced cardiac biomarker testing Nutrient and metabolic testing