Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic | AFOC Surgeons Anchorage
Sports Medicine • Palmer, AK • Since 1969 • Multiple locations (Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer) locations
About
Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic (AFOC) is a private medical practice with 6–7 locations headquartered in Anchorage, AK. Founded in 1969, AFOC provides orthopedic, bone, joint, and muscle care across Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla/Palmer, and surrounding areas. Key facts: - Services: Orthopedic surgery and fracture care; bone, joint, and muscle specialists. - Locations: 6 offices in Alaska, including primary HQ at 3831 Piper St, Anchorage. - Contact: Main phone numbers and email: info@afoc.com; main lines include (907) 689-3145, (907) 563-3145, (907) 561-8610, and others. - Organization: Medical practices, partnership, private ownership. - Founded: 1969; active status; serves Alaska with a long-standing history of advanced orthopedic care. If you’re seeking surgeons or clinics specifically in Anchorage or Palmer for fracture/orthopedic care, AFOC is a local option with multiple offices and a long-standing presence in the region.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
4100 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 220, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone
+1-907-563-3145
medrec@afoc.com
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri, 8 am to 5 pm; Walk-in Clinic Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am to 5 pm
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Emergency Care
Same-day appointments for immediate care; walk-in clinic available; Not ER
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FAQs
What services does Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic offer?
Orthopedic care including sports medicine, injury care, rehab, and surgery.
Same-Day Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome
If you need care immediately, you can make a same-day appointment at one of our orthopedic clinics in Anchorage, Eagle River or the Valley / Wasilla / Palmer. You can also take advantage of our walk-in clinic hours in Anchorage.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- AFOC Website / Provider Profile (Dr. Matkin): 4.9 (132 reviews) (132 reviews)
- Vitals: 3.3 to 4.7 (varies by provider) (Varies by provider)
Patients praise
- High level of surgical skill and professional care reported by many patients
- Positive outcomes and successful recovery from orthopedic surgeries such as hip and knee replacements
- Helpful and efficient front office and scheduling staff reported by many users
- Walk-in clinic praised for convenience and minimal wait times
- Physicians noted for taking time to explain conditions and treatment options thoroughly
Common complaints
- Reports of arrogant or impatient bedside manner from some providers
- Complaints regarding inaccurate diagnoses in specific instances
- Some patients felt rushed during consultations or sensed a focus on profit over patient care
"Dr. Matkin was my first and only choice — and I can’t think of a higher compliment than that."
— AFOC Website (Patient Review)"His affable bedside manner was refreshing in a world full of arrogant cold surgeons. He's taken enough time with me at every appointment to make sure I'm knowledgeable."
— RateMDs (Patient Review)"So utterly unimpressed with Dr Kirkham. He was arrogant, impatient, disbelieving and disrespectful."
— Apple Maps (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Elisha “Eli” T. Powell IV, MD, FAAOS, to Board of Directors - AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting Press Kit — Mar 4, 2026
- CHS grows ASC footprint across Alabama, Alaska: 6 things to know — Apr 20, 2026
- 15 orthopedic surgeons to know - Becker’s ASC — Jul 6, 2026
- Sanford in Fargo honors longtime surgeon with plaque - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports — Oct 22, 2025
- Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, Named 94th President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting Press Kit — Mar 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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