3 Best Neurosurgeons in Anchorage, AK

“Dr. Susanne E. Fix is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of Louisville and a fellowship at the Leatherman Spine Institute. Dr. Susanne E. Fix specializes in the treatment of brain tumors, head trauma, skull fractures, anterior lumbar fusion, cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis, spinal disc herniation, and spinal cord injuries. She is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Society of Lateral Access Surgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Alaska State Medical Association. Dr. Susanne E. Fix practices at Coastal Neurology & Neurosurgery and serves as Surgery Chair and Neurosurgery Sub-Section Chair at Providence Alaska Medical Center.”

“Dr. Samuel Waller received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship in neurocritical care at the University of Colorado. Dr. Samuel Waller is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is credentialed at Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center. He practices at Coastal Neurology & Neurosurgery, a comprehensive neurosurgical practice specializing in the treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. The team of surgeons, physicians, and clinical staff is dedicated to patient health and well-being.”

“2026 Update: Dr. David Paulson earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2005. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Colorado and an NIH-funded postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. David Paulson is a neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spinal deformity and minimally invasive spine surgery. He is board-certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). He addresses both complex and straightforward spine conditions in Alaska. He welcomes patients seeking a second opinion for the management of spinal disorders. Dr. Paulson has a strong interest in both acute and chronic adult degenerative spine disease and has expertise in revision spine surgery for complex, difficult-to-manage conditions such as failed back surgery syndrome, acquired surgical deformities including flat-back syndrome, and adjacent segment disease. He recognizes that, in most cases, it is important to postpone surgery and emphasizes non-surgical management for symptoms related to spinal disorders. In line with his values, surgical intervention is considered only after reasonable conservative treatment options have failed and when the effects of spinal disease significantly impair a patient’s quality of life.”