Alaska Urology

About Alaska Urology

What is Alaska Urology?

Alaska Urology is a physician-owned urology practice with offices in Anchorage and Palmer, plus satellite clinic partnerships in Homer, Soldotna, Kodiak and Fairbanks. It says it has been Alaska's partner in care for more than 20 years. In its own words: "We operate using a Care Team model which includes our Board-Certified urologist and Nationally Certified-Physician Assistants for every patient."

Most of what it lists is urology and men's and women's health. The list includes prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, vasectomy, male infertility, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, kidney and ureteral stones, and MRI ultrasound fusion guided biopsy. It also offers robotic surgery with the da Vinci system and runs a telemedicine clinic headed by Heidi, who has over 3 years of experience in telemedicine services. Among weight loss, hormone therapy, peptide therapy and longevity medicine, only hormone therapy appears, through testosterone replacement. Google shows it at 4.8 from 977 reviews.

This listing is for its Anchorage office at 3841 Piper St T300.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices or a consultation fee. It does not say whether it accepts insurance, and it does not describe a membership or monthly plan. It does not say whether any fee includes medication. It has a Financial Policy & Assistance section on its website, which is the first place to look.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which clinician would prescribe your testosterone. It does not say which physicians, PA-Cs or nurse practitioners prescribe it. Ask which product you would receive. Its testosterone information describes gels, patches, injections and pellets in general terms and names no specific products, so ask for the brand or generic name and whether the product is compounded. Ask whether insurance covers any of it, and what the first visit costs.

In its own words: "Your physician will order confirmatory lab tests prior to commencing any therapy." So ask what those labs cost, who bills them, and what follow-up labs and visits cost. Ask whether the telemedicine clinic handles ongoing care, and how you would stop or cancel if you decide not to continue.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want testosterone replacement from a practice whose main work is urology, and you are comfortable with a physician or PA as the prescriber. It is less of a fit if you are looking for weight loss, peptide or longevity care, or if you want prices posted before you call. It is worth a call if you want those questions answered first.

Sources: alaskaurology.com, alaskaurology.com/mens-health/testosterone-replacement, alaskaurology.com/providers, alaskaurology.com/providers/heidi-felton-pa-c

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