Interior Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Borough seat: Fort Yukon · Population approx. 5,343 · Off the road system
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is Alaska's largest census area by land, covering the Interior's Yukon and Koyukuk river basins.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Tanana Chiefs Conference — Behavioral Health (Fairbanks). Tribally operated regional network; inpatient care via Fairbanks Memorial.
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- TRICARE West
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health
Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
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 Tanana Chiefs Conference — Behavioral Health (Fairbanks).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?
Most providers in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area bill the carriers common to the Interior region: Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE West, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.