Jeffrey B. Roaten, MD

Dr. Brent Roaten is Alaska’s most experienced, board certified, Pediatric Surgeon. He specializes in general and thoracic surgery in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. Dr. Roaten is also available for prenatal consultation. He serves as the RI for Surgery Children’s Oncology (COG) program. Dr. Roaten is honored to be the founder of the Stephen G. Jolley Lectureship, providing funding for an annual symposium with guest speakers renowned in the field of Pediatric Surgery. The series further enriches Alaska’s knowledge of pediatric care. Due to his commitment to Alaska and his leadership in the Pediatric Surgery Community his time is in very high demand. When he finds time away from childrens health, he is engaged in technical mountaineering and conservation efforts. He has logged many hours on some of Alaska’s greatest peaks. When at home Brent is spending time with family, friends, Mike and Murphy (Both Irish Wolfhounds, Murphy pictured here with Dr. Roaten.)