Alaska Orthopedic Specialists (AOS) is the result of Rhyneer Caylor Clinic joining forces with Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder as of October 1, 2021. Under this new name, our diverse team of specialists can offer expanded services with the same small-practice feel and compassionate values. We are …
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Now In-Network with Cigna
We are proud to announce that we are now in-network with Cigna! Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder, is now a preferred provider with Cigna, Blue Cross, and Aetna. What does this mean for you as a patient? This means that claims will be …
Catching up with David Norris
Let us know what you have been up to. Due to the current state of the world, my summer has been relatively simple. I have practice twice a day Monday through Saturday, and I’ve been doing online bookkeeping and accounting work for local companies between training sessions. Until hunting season I …
Proud Supporter of the Youth Ski League
Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder, and Dr. Jason Gray are proud supporters of the Youth Ski League at Arctic Valley Ski Area. The final Youth Ski League race of the season was this past weekend - congratulations to all the racers who competed. …
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
At Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Rhyneer Caylor Clinic – we care about your bones as they impact your quality of life. Here are our tips to prevent osteoporosis and associated fractures: Nutrition — Get enough protein and calories as well as plenty of calcium and vitamin D, …
Exercise Impacts Your Long-Term Health
We want our patients to enjoy all that Alaska has to offer. We are invested in your overall health. We share some remarkable findings that have held true, over and over in many studies. Can exercise reduce cancer risks? Can it help prevent heart disease? Can it still benefit older …
Proud to Welcome Dr. Jason Gray
Have you met the newest addition to our team of upper extremity specialists, Dr. Jason Gray? Jason R. Gray, M.D. is a Board Eligible orthopedic surgeon and is Fellowship-Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. His specialty training includes trauma, sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures …
Aetna Preferred Provider
We have great news for our patients employed with the State of Alaska. As of April 1st, 2017, Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Alaska Hand-Elbow-Shoulder, is a preferred provider with Aetna! What does this mean for you? This means that claims will be paid at the in-network …
Now In-Network with Premera
We are happy to announce that we are now in-network with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Federal Blue Cross)! What does this mean for you as a patient? This means that claims will be paid at the in-network benefit level, meaning you will pay less money out of pocket for both your …
Congratulations to our 2015 Photo Contest Winners!
Thank you to all who participated in our 3nd Annual Alaska Photo Contest. This year our participants collectively submitted 89 beautiful photos of Alaska! We are happy to announce our favorite captures in each of the 3 Alaska categories: Since we had such AMAZING photos, we would also like …