Bristol Bay Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Lake and Peninsula Borough
Borough seat: King Salmon · Population approx. 1,476 · Off the road system
Lake and Peninsula Borough covers the Alaska Peninsula and Lake Iliamna region, home to remote fishing and subsistence communities.
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). Closest regional behavioral-health services; medevac for inpatient care.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / BBAHC (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Seasonal note · Freeze-Up
Daylight loss accelerates this month — a good time to reassess seasonal depression risk.
22 Providers Serving Lake and Peninsula Borough

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training
Cities in Lake and Peninsula Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Most providers in Lake and Peninsula 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.