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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Medical Care in Fairbanks
Founded in 2006, Chena Health has been dedicated to providing comprehensive ObGyn, midwifery, and family medicine services to the Fairbanks community. Our team of experienced providers, including board-certified physicians and certified nurse midwives, delivers personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. We prioritize patient involvement in healthcare decisions, offering annual wellness exams, transgender healthcare, cancer screenings, and specialized services for women's health. With over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, our providers are trained to handle both low- and high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive surgeries, and chronic condition management. We maintain in-network status with major insurance providers, including Premera Blue Cross and Tricare, and utilize advanced technology like robotic-assisted surgery for improved patient outcomes.Our commitment to 24/7 urgent care availability and a holistic approach to family medicine ensures continuous support for patients of all ages. Through on-site ultrasound capabilities and a focus on preventive care, we aim to address health concerns proactively while maintaining transparency in treatment planning. Our practice's longevity and integration of modern medical techniques demonstrate our dedication to evolving healthcare standards. By offering extended services such as gender-affirming care since 2007, we continue to adapt to the diverse needs of our community while upholding rigorous professional certifications and affiliations.
Services
Family Medicine
Annual Exams
Pregnancy Care
Midwifery
Gynecology
Infertility Treatment
Birth Control
Heavy Periods
Hysterectomy Surgery
Transgender Health
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Our providers have over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
- We offer 24/7 urgent care availability for current patients.
- We accept major insurance plans including Premera Blue Cross and Tricare.
- Our team includes board-certified physicians and certified nurse midwives.
- We utilize advanced robotic-assisted surgery technology for complex procedures.
Services
Family Medicine
Our family medicine department provides holistic care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. We focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and mental health support through personalized treatment plans. With annual wellness exams and immunizations, our providers build long-term relationships to address both physical and emotional health needs.
Obstetrics
We offer comprehensive maternity care with 24/7 emergency availability and on-site ultrasound services. Our team handles both low- and high-risk pregnancies, including C-sections and VBAC deliveries. With specialized care for conditions like gestational diabetes, we ensure safe pregnancies through advanced monitoring and personalized birth plans.
Midwifery
Certified nurse midwives provide personalized care for uncomplicated pregnancies and natural childbirth. We support various pain management options, including hydrotherapy and epidurals, while promoting skin-to-skin contact and delayed cord clamping. Our hospital-based midwifery service combines compassionate support with immediate access to emergency care when needed.
Gynecology
Our gynecology services include annual exams, cancer screenings, and treatment for conditions like endometriosis and heavy periods. We offer minimally invasive surgeries, contraceptive counseling, and management of urinary incontinence. With specialized care for transgender health and menopausal transitions, we address women's health needs across all life stages.
Transgender Health
We provide comprehensive gender-affirming care since 2007, including hormone therapy and surgical referrals. Our services cover document changes, hysterectomy options, and STI screenings. With a provider trained by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, we offer personalized care for both binary and nonbinary patients in a supportive environment.
People
Dr. Ellie Hogenson
Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician
Dr. Hogenson has over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She specializes in both low- and high-risk pregnancies and is trained in robotic-assisted surgery. As a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, she provides comprehensive care for transgender patients.
Courtney Amundson
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Midwife Courtney Amundson offers personalized midwifery care for women's health and natural childbirth. With expertise in prenatal care and labor support, she provides compassionate care for routine and high-risk pregnancies while promoting patient-centered birth experiences.
Dr. Natalie Mayer
Family Medicine Physician
Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Natalie Mayer has over 30 years of experience in comprehensive primary care. She specializes in infant to geriatric care, chronic disease management, and preventive health screenings while emphasizing holistic treatment approaches for patients of all ages.
Kinzea Jones
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Kinzea Jones specializes in women's health, infertility treatment, and gynecologic care. With experience in both diagnostic and preventive care, she provides personalized treatment plans for reproductive health concerns and chronic condition management.
Jackie Collins
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner Jackie Collins delivers primary care services through our Family Medicine department. She focuses on patient education and preventive care while managing acute and chronic conditions with a compassionate, individualized approach to healthcare.
Questions
What services does Chena Health offer?
We provide ObGyn care, midwifery, family medicine, transgender healthcare, annual exams, pregnancy care, gynecological surgeries, and treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
Do you accept new patients?
Our ObGyn and midwifery providers accept new patients. Family Medicine providers currently accept new transgender patients but are not accepting general new patients due to staffing changes.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Premera Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Aetna, Moda, Multiplan, Tricare, Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans.
Are urgent appointments available?
Yes, we offer same-day appointments for urgent requests from current patients and have providers available 24/7 for emergency concerns.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 907-456-8191, use our online patient portal, or contact through the secure nurse line for scheduling options available 24 hours a day.
What surgical options are available?
We perform minimally invasive procedures including robotic-assisted surgeries for hysterectomies, fibroid removal, endometriosis treatment, and tubal reversal surgeries using advanced da Vinci system technology.
Reviews (6)
Leah Maxwell
Dec 29, 2021
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If I could give each department their own star rating, the family medical would get 1 star just cause you can't do 0 stars. And the OBGYN would get a 4 star rating. Family medical- 0 stars, I started going there and from what and how they were saying things, as a new parent, it sounds like my newborn baby was dying and my husband and I are were horrible parents. One we've never had a kid before, two the doctors at the hospital in the birthing room didn't show us how to breast feed her even after us telling them that she was our first child, and three everyone expected us to know everything on
Hanna Blankenship
Dec 28, 2021
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After years of trying to figure out what was wrong, I was encouraged by my Nurse to go see Chena Health OBGYN. I really didn't know what to expect and no one listened before, however I thought why not? I was introduced to Dr. Ellie Hogenson. I was a deer in the headlights. I didn't know what to do. Dr. Hogenson, talked to me, listened hard, and just like that we decided to figure out what was going on with me. There was no hesitation, no judgement, or me feeling like I was losing my mind. I had a Doctor who wanted to be proactive and I was scared to find out. However, I knew I would get answers
Ruby Baxter
May 19, 2021
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I had an appointment this morning; the nurse put me in an exam room but didn't tell the doctor I was there. Apparently the doctor didn't bother asking, so I sat there for 45 minutes before going out to find out what was going on. Editing to add, in response to the non-apology: I did not "feel" forgotten, I WAS forgotten. No one bothered to tell the doctor I was there, and she didn't bother to ask. Nor was it busy.
Kirsty Puchalsky
Mar 24, 2021
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Very good experience! Everyone is polite and welcoming. I have never experienced a long wait time and will continue to come her for all my OBGYN needs.
Roxanne C.
Feb 23, 2021
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Saw NP Collins told her my twin has pcos. She said no I dont have it. I told her i should get tested. No didnt test me and always late to appointments. Suggested I lose weight or go on weight loss pills. Then got switched to dr lessner. No I dont have pcos no test preformed just fat should lose weight. Wrote in my chart sensitive about weight but didnt write dr refused to do any further testing. Went to another clinic got on pcos meds. And Im pregnant.
Ruth James
Nov 16, 2020
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Dr. Hogenson Is the worst OBgYN in town . I didnt see her once when I was in Labor with my son . The nurses pretty much Delivered him . I would not Recommend her to Deliver anyones baby. I cant believe someone like that can be a doctor, very hands off . Very Disappointed in Chena health by far the worst place to go for Pregnancy care !
