Chena Health

Chena Health is an OB-GYN practice in Fairbanks, AK, located at 1919 Lathrop St #222. Founded in 2006, the practice offers obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, and family medicine services to patients of all genders from infancy to adulthood. The provider team includes Dr. Ellie Hogenson, Dr. Kim Schumacher, Dr. Natalie Mayer, and Dr. Mishaela Whittier, along with certified nurse midwives Courtney Amundson, Heidi May, and DeLys Cooks, physician assistant Kinzea Jones, and family nurse practitioner Jackie Collins. The practice serves patients seeking female health concerns, pregnancy care, and transgender healthcare. Current patients can access same-day appointments for urgent requests through a secure nurse line. The practice is in network with Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Federal Blue Cross, Aetna, Moda, Multiplan, Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid.

The family medicine department provides primary care for children through adults, including sports and work physicals, while the OB-GYN department evaluates and treats abnormal Pap smears, HPV tests, sexually transmitted infections, pelvic pain, fibroids, abnormal bleeding, infertility, and menopause issues. Gynecologic surgeons perform minimally invasive surgeries such as hysterectomy. The obstetrics team manages both high and low-risk pregnancies, supports natural birth, performs C-sections and VBACs, and provides postpartum support including breastfeeding assistance. Diagnostic ultrasounds are performed in-office. The practice offers annual wellness exams, cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing and treatment, midwifery care, and preventative medicine.

The office is situated in the Dolittle Building at the corner of Lathrop St. and 19th Avenue, across from the Big Dipper Ice Arena and immediately south-west of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. It is about a mile from Bluebell Park.

Chena Health holds a rating of 3.80 based on 50 reviews and has a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

As a multi-specialty practice in Fairbanks, Chena Health provides coordinated care for women's health, pregnancy, and family medicine needs.