Kathryn Ryan, D.O.
Practice: Independence Park Medical Services
Specialty: Family Medicine
Office locations: Anchorage, AK
Dr. Kathryn Ryan, D.O., is a graduate of Boston’s Simmons College. She completed her required premedical courses, followed by Medical School at Pacific Northwest College of Osteopathic Medicine in Washington. She is passionate about preventative health care and exercise as medicine, Dr. Ryan believes in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Known for her gentle nature and nurturing instincts, Dr. Ryan enjoys caring for a full spectrum of patients from infants to elders.
Dr. Kathryn Ryan, D.O., is a graduate of Boston’s Simmons College. She completed her required premedical courses, followed by Medical School at Pacific Northwest College of Osteopathic Medicine in Washington. She is passionate about preventative health care and exercise as medicine, Dr. Ryan believes in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Known for her gentle nature and nurturing instincts, Dr. Ryan enjoys caring for a full spectrum of patients from infants to elders.
Independence Park Medical Services
Anchorage, AK 99507
Passionate about preventative health care and exercise as medicine, Dr. Ryan believes in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Known for her gentle nature and nurturing instincts, Dr. Ryan enjoys caring for a full spectrum of patients from infants to elders.
A graduate of Boston’s Simmons College, Dr. Ryan initially received a degree in Studio Art. After running a wine store in Boston for two years, the draw of Alaska and family brought her back home. She completed her required premedical courses, followed by Medical School at Pacific Northwest College of Osteopathic Medicine in Washington. The end of her journey to become a physician was realized at the Alaska Family Medicine Residency Program at Providence where she graduated at the top of her class. After working as a hospitalist and doing locums throughout the state of Alaska, she jumped on the opportunity to join IPMS in 2016. Coming from an aviation family, she now holds the designation of Senior Aviation Medical Examiner. Dr. Ryan enjoys meeting pilots from across the state, and performs FAA Class I, II, and III flight physicals. Dr. Ryan is known for her strong diagnostic skills and leadership working with a wide variety of specialists.
Like most Alaskans, Dr. Ryan enjoys many outdoor pursuits such as skiing, biking, fishing, and hiking. She also loves cooking with sourdough, gardening, and spending time with her husband, Ryan, their three children, Duncan, Olivia, and Skylar, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper Cub.
Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

Doctor Ryan, is great!
Dr. Ryan has been one of the best doctors I’ve ever had in my 73 years. She listens, treats and educates. She has given me more confidence and stability in my treatment. I highly recommend this doctor and this wonderful organization.
Always good to visit Dr Ryan
Dr. Ryan is amazing. She is very kind and compassionate and listens to me and addresses my issues in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner
Dr. Ryan is kind, and thorough. She always makes me feel cared for!
Dr. Ryan is a fantastic provider. She listens to your problems and works with you to address them. She’s extremely personable and probably the best provider I’ve had in almost two decades.
Excellent Doctor
Very calm and friendly. Good communication.
She actually takes the time to listen and understand
She is a competent professional.