North Slope Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving North Slope Borough
Borough seat: Utqiagvik · Population approx. 11,031 · Off the road system
North Slope Borough is the nation's largest borough by area, covering Alaska's entire Arctic coast from Point Hope to the Canadian border.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (Utqiagvik). Arctic Slope Native Association hospital — the region's only behavioral-health hub.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / ASNA (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Seasonal note · Berry Season
Late summer is a stable window for starting or adjusting treatment before the dark returns.
22 Providers Serving North Slope Borough

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health
Cities in North Slope Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in North Slope Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across North Slope 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 North Slope 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 North Slope 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 Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (Utqiagvik).
What insurance is commonly accepted in North Slope Borough?
Most providers in North Slope Borough bill the carriers common to the North Slope region: Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, IHS / ASNA (tribal beneficiaries), Premera Blue Cross. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.