Southeast Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Borough seat: Ketchikan · Population approx. 13,000 · Off the road system
Ketchikan Gateway Borough is an Alaska borough in the Southeast region, with Ketchikan as its borough seat. Roughly 13,000 residents live across the borough. Communities across Ketchikan Gateway Borough are largely off Alaska's connected road system, so in-person psychiatric care typically requires a flight to Anchorage. Telepsychiatry removes that trip. This page lists Alaska-licensed psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who treat patients in Ketchikan Gateway Borough by secure video — no travel required.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. Southern Southeast Alaska's emergency mental-health point of contact.
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
- SEARHC (tribal)
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Cities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Ketchikan Gateway 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 Ketchikan Gateway 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 Ketchikan Gateway 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 PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center.
What insurance is commonly accepted in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Most providers in Ketchikan Gateway Borough bill the carriers common to the Southeast region: Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid, SEARHC (tribal). Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.