South Peninsula Orthopedics – Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons

South Peninsula Orthopedics - Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons is an Orthopedic Surgeon practice in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, operating from 4201 Bartlett St #201 in Homer. The practice serves the southern Kenai Peninsula, providing specialized care for musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. It is part of the broader healthcare ecosystem at South Peninsula Hospital, a nonprofit community facility that has served the area for 70 years. The hospital offers a continuum of care including primary and preventive services, surgery, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and advanced imaging. Specific orthopedic specialties include joint replacement and robotic-assisted surgery. The facility employs over 700 local residents and functions as the region’s largest employer. Recent community events highlight the practice’s active role in local healthcare, such as the farewell celebration for Dr. Brent Adcox, who spent 15 years with the orthopedic team before returning to the Lower 48.

The orthopedic department works within a comprehensive medical environment that includes specialized services like pulmonary care and interventional radiology. The hospital’s rehabilitation department, located at the same campus, provides physical, occupational, speech, hand, and pediatric therapies for both inpatients and outpatients. This team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, PT assistants, pediatric specialists, and certified hand therapists. The rehabilitation services address orthopedic, neurologic, developmental, and chronic conditions, helping patients regain independence, improve safety, reduce pain, and return to daily activities. The practice is the only provider of pediatric physical therapy in Homer. The hospital itself is a critical access facility with nine ER beds, three birthing center beds, and 18 acute care beds, along with an attached Long Term Care unit with 28 beds. It is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a partnership between the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the City of Homer, and the nonprofit organization.

South Peninsula Orthopedics - Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons provides specialized surgical and rehabilitative care in Homer, supporting the health and mobility of the southern Kenai Peninsula community.