Weight Management | Fairbanks, AK - Nick Sarrimanolis, MD
Obesity Medicine • Kotzebue, AK
About
Summary: Nick Sarrimanolis, MD, LLC is a medical practice based in Fairbanks, Alaska, offering internal and family medicine, preventive health, women's health, and weight management. The practice is led by Dr. Nick Sarrimanolis and operates from multiple Fairbanks locations (HQ at 1867 Airport Way, Fairbanks). The site highlights weight management among their services, alongside general medical care and wellness. The practice appears small (1 employee listed) with a modest online presence and local focus in interior Alaska. If you’re seeking weight management options in Fairbanks, this practice may be a potential provider. However, verify current services and contact details before visiting.
Clinic Type
Obesity Medicine
Address
Fairbanks, Alaska
Phone
1-907-451-1174
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is weight management?
Weight management is a service to help fight obesity with meal planning, programs, and potential FDA-approved medications when appropriate.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care: 3 out of 5 (11 ratings on WebMD Care)
- RateMDs: 3.1 out of 5 (4 reviews on RateMDs)
- Healthgrades: 2.8 out of 5 (16 ratings on Healthgrades)
- BBB Business Profile: A+
Patients praise
- Effective weight management and chronic disease care (e.g., diabetes)
- Thorough and assertive approach to preventive medicine and diagnostics
- Direct and efficient communication style appreciated by some patients
- Accessible scheduling and attentive, professional office staff reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Reports of unnecessary or repeat diagnostic testing leading to high out-of-pocket costs
- Perception of being dismissive, brusque, or "matter-of-fact" in communication style
- Concerns regarding billing practices and office communication responsiveness
- Reports of long wait times for appointments
"With his guidance and care I have dropped my weight from 220 to a steady less than 180, have maintained my numbers to the good and I don't take insulin any more (no need to)."
— Vitals patient review"He can come across as brusque, but I greatly appreciate a doctor who is direct and doesn't waste my time."
— RateMDs patient review"I ended up paying over $4K for tests because they were a repeat of the tests he had done a month before and the insurance wouldn't pay."
— Healthgrades patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- March is National Nutrition Month and salmon is healthy, nutrient-dense food — Mar 20, 2026
- New state report says two-thirds of Alaska adults are overweight or obese - Wrangell Sentinel — Sep 3, 2025
- Suwat: Norton Sound health - KNOM Radio Mission — Jun 23, 2026
- Returning to the Basics: Kennedy and Rollins Recenter American Dietary Guidelines on Real Food - Must Read Alaska — Jan 10, 2026
- Northwest Arctic advocacy group focuses on hunger — Dec 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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