Bristol Bay Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Bristol Bay Borough
Borough seat: Naknek · Population approx. 844 · Off the road system
Bristol Bay Borough is a borough of the U.S. state of Alaska on Bristol Bay. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 844, down from 997 in 2010, making it the second-least populated borough in Alaska.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (Dillingham). Dillingham serves as the regional behavioral-health hub.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / BBAHC (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Bristol Bay Borough

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Cities in Bristol Bay Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Bristol Bay Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Bristol Bay Borough by secure telepsychiatry — no travel to Anchorage required.
Do I have to fly to Anchorage for psychiatric care?
No. Every provider listed here treats patients in Bristol Bay Borough by video. You do not need to fly out for routine psychiatric appointments or medication management.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Bristol Bay Borough?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for an immediate emergency. For local in-person care, the regional resource is Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (Dillingham).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Bristol Bay Borough?
Most providers in Bristol Bay Borough bill the carriers common to the Bristol Bay region: Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, IHS / BBAHC (tribal beneficiaries), Premera Blue Cross. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.