Sports Medicine - Anchorage - Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic
Sports Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1969
About
Anchorage Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic (AFOC) is a long-established medical practice specializing in bone, joint, and muscle care with over 50 years of experience. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, it serves the greater Anchorage area including Eagle River and Wasilla/Palmer. The clinic operates 6 offices across Alaska and is currently a private partnership with approximately 7 employees and about $15M in annual revenue. Services focus on orthopedic care, with a team including surgeons, physician assistants, physical therapists, and other allied staff. The organization emphasizes active, work-life balance and offers specialized orthopedic treatment and related diagnostics. If you’re seeking sports medicine or orthopedic care in Kotzebue or broader Alaska, AFOC is a regional option with multiple Anchorage locations and a longstanding presence in the state. For direct contact, use info@afoc.com or the listed phone numbers.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
3831 Piper Street, Suite S-220, Anchorage, AK 99508, US
Phone
+1-907-563-3145
medrec@afoc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What injuries do sports medicine doctors treat?
Injuries affecting ankle, hip, shoulder, knee, wrist, and elbow across all ages.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google My Business: 4.7/5 (902 (Google My Business))
- Apple Maps/Yelp integration: 3.0/5 (35)
Patients praise
- High-quality medical expertise and surgical outcomes
- Knowledgeable and professional medical staff and providers
- Effective coordination of care for patients from rural/remote locations
- Quick and helpful walk-in clinic services
- Compassionate and attentive post-operative care
Common complaints
- Long wait times and appointment delays
- Rudeness or unprofessionalism from front desk or administrative staff
- Concerns regarding provider communication (e.g., arrogance, rushing patients, dismissive attitude)
- Issues with scheduling or failure to communicate surgery/check-in times
- Facility-related complaints (e.g., broken air systems)
"Dr. Matkin and his staff did an outstanding job coordinating my care from a rural location and making the surgery as smooth and comfortable as possible."
— Dr. Lars Matkin's provider page at afoc.com"The medical staff is excellent. They provide quality care for their patients. My major complaint is that they always run between half and full hour behind appt time."
— Review cited by MapQuest and Yahoo Local"The walk-in clinic is wonderful - very little wait time, quick x-rays, and everybody encountered was professional and friendly."
— Review on LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a Birmingham, Alabama-based private medical practice specializing in sports medicine and orthopaedics. - They operate 10 offices across Alabama and are a recognized leader in sports medicine, with services including patient care, research, education, and injury prevention. - Founded in 2007, the center was acquired by US Orthopedic Partners in 2021 and has annual revenue around $4.2M. - Notable details: headquarters at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham; contact email ron.rickel@andrewssm.com; phone (205) 939-3699. - There is no information connecting Andrews Sports Medicine to Kotzebue, AK. If you’re seeking a Kotzebue location or provider, this site does not list one.
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