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Education
1997 – 1999 Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
1995 Physician Assistant Certification *
Bachelor of Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Graduate – U.S. Air Force Physician Assistant Training
Sheppard AFB, Texas
1986 Bachelor of Arts
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Orthopedic Experience
Mr. Hickenlooper has more than 5 years experience as an orthopedic physician assistant including 4 years at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Hickenlooper joined OPA in 2008. He was board certified (NCCPA) in 1995.
In addition, Mr. Hickenlooper practiced as a physician assistant in emergency medicine for 2 years at the Norton Sound Health Corporation, Village Health Services in Nome, Alaska and in family practice clinics for 5 years at Ogden Clinic and U.S. Air Force Hospital Hill AFB in Utah.
Memberships
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
* Certified Physician Assistants (PA-C)
Certified physician assistants are non physician medical providers licensed by the State Medical Board to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. In order to be certified and eligible for licensure, a physician assistant must pass a nationally standardized medical board examination. Physician assistants are qualified to prescribe medications in all 50 states, and are trained initially in general medicine before training in specialty areas such as orthopedics.
OPA employs only licensed and certified physician assistants trained and experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic/musculoskeletal conditions. At the surgeon’s request, and with the consent of the patient, physician assistants may be present during surgery to provide a skilled extra set of hands during more complicated procedures. Physician assistants are often readily available to answer patient’s questions and provide follow up care when surgeons are away or assisting other patients. The surgeon, physician assistant and medical assistant comprise the essential care giving teams at OPA.
Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage
3801 Lake Otis Parkway
Suite 300
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Primary Phone: 907-562-2277
Primary Fax: 907-563-3460
