Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Gastroenterologists in Alaska, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every gastroenterology physician with active credentialing in Alaska. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Michael Valantas, DO

    GastroenterologyAlaska, AK21+ years in practice

    Michael Valantas, DO, practices gastroenterology in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Richard Farleigh, MD

    GastroenterologyAlaska, AK20+ years in practice

    Richard Farleigh, MD, practices gastroenterology in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Steven Ingle, MD

    GastroenterologyAlaska, AK20+ years in practice

    Steven Ingle, MD, practices gastroenterology in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Brian Sweeney, MD

    GastroenterologyAlaska, AK19+ years in practice

    Brian Sweeney, MD, practices gastroenterology in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  5. #5

    Blair Curtis, DO

    Addiction MedicineAlaska, AK15+ years in practice

    Blair Curtis, DO, practices addiction medicine in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  6. #6

    Kimberly Houghton, MD

    Addiction MedicineAlaska, AK13+ years in practice

    Kimberly Houghton, MD, practices addiction medicine in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2013.

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  7. #7

    Kavya Kelagere Mayigegowda, MD

    GastroenterologyTexas, TX9+ years in practice

    Kavya Kelagere Mayigegowda, MD, practices gastroenterology in Texas, TX. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  8. #8

    Ted Spiewak, DO

    GastroenterologyAlaska, AK9+ years in practice

    Ted Spiewak, DO, practices gastroenterology in Alaska, AK. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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