In the rugged heart of Anchorage, Dr. Douglas P. Prevost, MD, at 4100 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 220, serves as an elite "architect of mobility." Practicing with the Anchorage Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic, Dr. Prevost is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon whose career has spanned from the hallowed halls of West Point to the front lines of orthopedic innovation in the Last Frontier.
Here is why Dr. Prevost’s practice is a premier destination for joint health in Alaska:
The Vibe: Military Precision Meets Ocular Detail
The office atmosphere is defined by discipline, transparency, and high-tech clarity. Dr. Prevost’s background as a West Point graduate and a former Chief of Total Joint Service for the U.S. Army (at Brooke Army Medical Center) is evident in his clinical philosophy: he operates with a mission-focused strategy where every movement is calculated for the fastest possible recovery.
Why This Practice Is Truly Unique:
The "Muscle-Sparing" Philosophy: Dr. Prevost is a local pioneer in tissue-preserving total joint replacement. Instead of traditional invasive cutting, he utilizes techniques that go under the muscle and tendons, resulting in significantly less post-operative pain and a recovery timeline that feels "accelerated" to most patients.
VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery: He is a master of the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution. This technology allows him to move beyond "generic" joint alignments, instead creating a 3D digital map of your specific anatomy to ensure a knee or hip replacement that feels natural and stable in every direction.
The "Swiss-Trained" Pedigree: In addition to his fellowships in New York, Dr. Prevost completed a prestigious AO Fellowship in Bern, Switzerland. This international training in joint-preserving surgery of the hip gives him a global perspective on how to save a joint before moving to a full replacement.
Specialized Frontiers of Care
Dr. Prevost is a "Top Doctor" veteran who specializes in the high-stakes world of reconstruction:
Anterior Approach Total Hip: He is a go-to specialist for the Anterior Total Hip Replacement, a technique that allows patients to walk almost immediately after surgery because it avoids cutting major muscle groups.
Complex Revision Surgery: He is the "surgeon’s surgeon" for fixing previous joint replacements that have failed or worn out, a highly specialized field requiring immense mechanical and biological expertise.
Elite Sports Medicine: From ACL reconstructions to complex rotator cuff repairs, he treats Anchorage’s "mountain athletes" with the same intensity he once used to treat active-duty soldiers.
Why Alaskans Trust Dr. Prevost:
A Decade of Excellence: He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 10 consecutive years, a distinction voted on by his peers in the medical community.
Multilingual Advocacy: Reflecting his global training and service, he is conversant in Spanish, ensuring that Anchorage’s diverse community has a direct, jargon-free connection to their surgical care.
Comprehensive Aftercare: Supported by an elite team—including Physician Assistants like Jennifer Fayette, PA-C—his practice is known for an "all-hands-on-deck" approach to post-op physical therapy and pain management.
The Insider Move: Dr. Prevost is famous for providing extensive "Preparatory Intelligence." If you are a new patient, ask for his pre-surgical education packet. It is incredibly thorough, designed to answer every question you haven't even thought to ask yet, ensuring you walk into the OR with zero anxiety.
JOINT REPLACEMENT & REVISION, SPORTS MEDICINE, KNEE, SHOULDER & HIP
Dr. Douglas Prevost is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in tissue preserving total joint replacement of the hip and knee as well as revision total hip and knee replacement surgery. He also has extensive experience in complex fracture management and sports medicine injuries.
Dr. Prevost attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1986. Dr. Prevost received his medical degree in 1990 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1997.
Following his residency, Dr. Prevost continued his training at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine by completing a Fellowship in Lower Extremity Joint Reconstruction under Dr. Kenneth A. Krackow. In addition, he spent time studying innovative surgery for joint preservation including hip dysplasia and femoral acetabular impingement with Professor Reinhold Ganz at the Inselspital in Bern, Switzerland.
In 1988, Dr. Prevost joined the staff at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas as Chief of Total Joint Service. His duties included teaching orthopedic surgery residents the techniques of total joint replacement and general orthopedic surgery.
From 1998 to 2005, Dr. Prevost was also a staff orthopedic surgeon at Brooke Army Medical Center’s Level I trauma center. During this time, Dr. Prevost held university appointments at the University Of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Prevost is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American Hip and Knee Society. He is also a member of the Alaska Medical Association and the Anchorage Orthopedic Society.
TOP important and interesting reviews from patients
- I had intermittent hip pain for two years and was misdiagnosed as low back pain at another clinic. It got really bad and I was having a lot of difficulty with simple tasks like walking. I went to AFOC and was referred to Dr. Prevost. He is a caring doctor who listens and cares. Before having surgery, he answered all of my questions and was very thorough in explaining the procedure I was going to have. I felt very comfortable going into surgery, feeling like I was in good hands. The surgery was very successful and I feel much better!
- My husband Kevin Saloka had a left hip replacement a week ago and is doing fine. The doctor and his staff are very friendly and professional. Very informative before and after surgery.
- I went back to see Dr Prevost to have him replace my other knee. It's been six months now and all the pain is gone. Still working on that range of motion...but two thumbs up. Every knee is different...and this one was a little more trouble. But now I've got a matched set. Thanks, Dr Prevost!
