We remain on the cutting-edge of the virtual revolution that has occurred in the field of varicose vein treatment. This represents a tremendous shift from conventional surgical treatment to the latest innovations and techniques in non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures.

Visit us at either of our Alaska locations.

Dr. Ives received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California in 1979, majoring in psychology. He completed medical school in 1989 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Ives completed his residency in Family Practice at the Family Practice residency of Southwest Idaho in Boise, Idaho in 1992, followed by a 1 year fellowship program in Rural Training emphasizing high risk obstetrics in 1993. He then worked for 6 years at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center before working in the private sector with the Tanana Valley Clinic for 7 years.

He is board certified in Family Medicine and Phlebology (Vein Medicine) and is an active member of the American College of Phlebology. He has been providing vein therapy and laser treatment since 2002 and has undergone additional training in the phlebology field with some of the leading researchers in the country.

Deb Triplehorn, PA-C

Deb graduated magna cum laude from Alderson-Broadus College 1987 with a BS degree in medical science.  She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and a Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.  She brings experience as a Physician Assistant in primary care and surgery, including subspecialties in each arena.

Katie received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska, a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Union College, Nebraska and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska.  She brings experience in Rural Family Medicine and Acute Care.  She is involved in Central American Medical Missions.  With 30+ years of Alaska living, she enjoys moose and pheasant hunting as well as a good trap shoot.

Lorrie Shirk, Clinical Coordinator in Fairbanks

Janet Stookey, Clinical Coordinator in Anchorage

After graduating from Nursing School in 1984, Janet worked for two years in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit, she has devoted the rest of her career to working in the operating room as both a scrub and circulating nurse, as well as first assisting. Janet has traveled extensively setting up and leading surgical teams in countries such as Vietnam, Russia, India and Indonesia. Not only has she enjoyed caring for the patients, she also appreciates the professional rapport she has developed with healthcare professionals around the world. She has lived in Alaska since 1993 and loves all the summer and winter outdoor activities this state has to offer. She also enjoys quilting.

Kathy received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1985.  She moved to Fairbanks in 1986 and has divided her time between being a mother of four, home making, and working in various fields of nursing.  Kathy has been assisting Dr. Ives with laser vein procedures since the fall of 2005.

Sharon began her nursing career as an LPN in 1988 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2000. The main focus of her nursing career has been in Emergency Nursing, where she received Board Certification as an Emergency Nurse, through the Emergency Nurse's Association.   She has taught in a nursing program and mostly recently as the Clinical Coordinator in a hospital and Sharon says, "Nursing allows you to enter a person's life at a time of uncertainty, and intervene in that time of need, nursing has blessed my life". 

Linsey Klingel, PRN Nursing Staff

Linsey received her RN diploma from B.G. Alexander College of Nursing in Johannesburg, South Africa and received training in midwifery at Addington Hospital, Durban, South Africa.  After working in a private hospital in South Africa, she immigrated to the USA and has spent the next 25+ years in the nursing profession.  She currently assists one day a week and whenever we need a helping hand.

Alicia Nelson - RN Nursing Staff

Alicia graduated from Grays Harbor Community College in Washington State in 2006 with an Associate in Applied Science in nursing. She then moved to Fairbanks where she worked as a Registered Nurse on the surgical/orthopedic unit at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for 3 years before moving to Anchorage. Alicia is certified as a medical/surgical Registered Nurse by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. 

Rhonda has worked in the health field since 1974 and brings a broad range of experience to our practice.  She received certification for ward clerk from the University of Texas, El Paso.  Ophthalmology Technician and Contact Lens Technician certification from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Gastrointestinal Technician certification from the Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses Association and Emergency Medical Technician certification from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.  Rhonda brings experience in front and back doctor offices, as well.

Marcia received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1988.  She enjoyed the nursing profession but dedicated the past several years to homemaking and family life.  Marcia’s medical background is an asset to bookkeeping in our medical practice.