Dr. Brad Sparks at Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic is Alaska's only board-certified Jiffy Knee surgeon. He received direct training from Dr. Manish Patel, the creator of the Jiffy Knee procedure, making him one of a select group of surgeons nationwide certified in this muscle-sparing technique. Dr. Sparks is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon who also specializes in total hip replacement, total shoulder replacement, ACL reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. He sees patients at AFOC's Anchorage, Eagle River, and Wasilla locations.
Patient reviews consistently highlight the remarkably fast recovery compared to traditional knee replacement. Patients report walking the same day as surgery, minimal need for narcotic pain medication, and returning to hiking, fishing, and other Alaska activities within weeks rather than months. Dr. Sparks maintains a 4.9 out of 5 star rating across 124 verified patient reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the Jiffy Knee surgeon in Alaska?
Dr. Brad Sparks sees patients at three AFOC locations: Anchorage (4100 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 220), Eagle River (17025 Snowmobile Lane, Suite 102), and Wasilla (3505 E. Meridian Park Loop, Suite 101). Call (907) 563-3145 to schedule.
What are Dr. Sparks' qualifications?
Dr. Sparks is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, fellowship-trained in sports medicine at the University of New Mexico, and directly trained in the Jiffy Knee technique by its creator Dr. Manish Patel. He has surgical privileges at Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Hospital, Creekside Surgery Center, Susitna Surgery Center, and Surgery Center of Wasilla.
What do patients say about Dr. Sparks and the Jiffy Knee?
Patients consistently praise the minimal pain and fast recovery. Common themes include walking the same day, needing little to no pain medication, returning to volunteering within 2 weeks, and hiking within a month. Many describe it as the best medical decision they have made.