- Warts
- Emergency CareIf you have not received a call from the doctor within an hour, please call again. If your situation is a true emergency, please go to the emergency room.
- ColonoscopyAt Alaska Colorectal Surgery we offer specialized surgical care for patients with colorectal disease by the only board certified colon and rectal surgeons in the State of Alaska. Our physicians have specialty expertise and training in the diagnosis and surgical management of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Our doctors offer prevention in the form of screening colonoscopy, as well as surgical management of established colorectal cancer.
- Constipation
- GastroenterologyThese recommendations are based on guidelines published by the American Cancer Society, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American College of Gastroenterology and other interested groups. Your doctor may offer you other options for screening and surveillance based on your state of health and risk factors.
- Cervical CancerColorectal cancer is one of only three cancers which can actually be prevented by regular screening examinations (the other two cancers are cervical cancer and skin cancer).
- Colon CancerA family history of “hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer” (HNPCC) (a genetic disorder with several other family members, especially under the age of 50, having colorectal cancer).
- Cancer CareWe understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. It is with this in mind that we developed our patient-centered treatment approach and comprehensive cancer care program. From initial consult, through surgery and follow-up care, our team will provide you with a care plan that you feel comfortable with and help you navigate the treatment process. The providers and staff of Alaska Colorectal Surgery are a family, and our goal is to help patients feel that they are a part of us as well. We welcome patients into our family and encourage them to actively participate in their care.
- Radiation OncologyYour cancer care coordinator will serve as your point of contact and guide during the treatment process. This person will serve as your personal liaison, facilitating all scheduling and necessary referrals to medical oncology, radiation oncology, enterostomal specialists, and others as deemed appropriate by your surgeon. Our coordinators are equipped to make travel arrangements for patients living in rural Alaska and will work with remote providers to make sure you are receiving comprehensive and appropriate care. Additionally, your coordinator will handle insurance authorizations for our providers’ services. The cancer care team at AKCRS is also well-versed in colorectal cancer surgeries and treatment types, which makes them an excellent information resource for patients. Our staff also has a great deal of experience in patient stoma education and troubleshooting, which makes them a valuable asset to our ostomy patients. Your cancer care coordinator will also contact you periodically to touch base, and is available to take your calls at any point that you have questions or concerns.
- General SurgeryDr. Kerrie Bossard received her B.A. from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She attended the Medical College of Georgia, where she earned her medical degree in 2000. She completed her general surgery residency at Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. Dr. Bossard practiced general surgery in Iowa for seven years before returning to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where she completed a year-long colorectal surgery fellowship. Dr. Bossard joined our practice in January of 2014.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryAlaska Colorectal Surgery proudly offers the option of robotic-assisted surgery to our cancer patients. Our surgeons are trained to utilize the newest daVinci robotic technology available in Alaska to perform minimally invasive surgery. This technology routinely reduces required hospital stays and promotes faster recovery, making it an appealing option for our patients.
- Robotic Surgery
- Skin Cancer