Your Experienced Children's Doctor in Anchorage, Alaska

Education and Background

 Dr. James Briggs is a longtime Alaskan who has lived here since he was 8. He graduated from East Anchorage High School in 1972. He received a BS in chemical engineering at Michigan State University in 1976 and his medical degree from the WAMI program in Fairbanks and the University of Washington in 1980. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in 1983. After that, he practiced at the Tanana Valley Clinic in Fairbanks before returning to his hometown in 1985 to set up his pediatric practice. He is board certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Briggs lives in Anchorage with his wife, Svetlana, and three parrots. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and camping in Alaska, biking, running, cross-country skiing, traveling, scuba diving, and underwater photography.

Our Team         

James D. Briggs, MD

Board certified pediatrician

Holly Waldron

Office Manager

Which Type Of Practice Is Best For Your Family?

There are two types of pediatric practice in Anchorage. Most pediatricians here work in large group practices, with several pediatricians working together in one office. This arrangement has certain advantages, such as extended office hours. On the other hand, Dr. Briggs is a "solo" pediatrician, meaning he is the only medical provider at his clinic.


Many families prefer one doctor for their children—someone they can reach seven days a week, 24 hours a day, in an emergency. For these families, a solo pediatrician may be the preferred option. Dr. Briggs can generally be reached 24 hours a day for emergencies. If he is out of town--usually about three weeks each year--another pediatrician will take his calls.

Informed And Up-To-Date Medical Advice

At Dr. Briggs' office, we know that medical care is constantly changing, with rapid increases in medical knowledge and innovations in treatment. We believe firmly in scientific, evidence-based medicine. We stay up-to-date with medical innovations, discoveries, and treatments and engage in constant learning. At the same time, there is an "art" of medicine that develops from years of experience and encounters with thousands of patients. Our goal is to combine the most up-to-date practices in pediatric medical care with more than 30 years of clinical experience.

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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Simply call our friendly staff at 907-561-4459.

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