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. 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. 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
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Insurance & Payment
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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].
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