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Infusion Services

OPA provides safe, comfortable infusion therapy for patients throughout Alaska. Our experienced infusion nurses and board-certified rheumatology providers work together to deliver advanced treatments for autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, immune disorders, and other complex conditions in a convenient outpatient setting.

Why choose OPA?

  • Board-certified rheumatologists on site
  • Experienced infusion nursing team
  • Oncology Nursing Society certified staff
  • Heated massage chairs and private infusion bays
  • Ultrasound-guided IV access available
  • Port access available
  • Assistance with prior authorizations and insurance approvals
  • Local access to specialty treatments without traveling Outside

Infusion Treatments Include:

Rheumatology and Autoimmune Conditions

  • Actemra
  • Cimzia
  • Orencia
  • Remicade
  • Rituxan
  • Simponi Aria
  • Stelara
  • Cosentyx
  • Saphnelo
  • Benlysta
  • Tremfya
  • Gazyva

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

  • Evenity
  • Prolia
  • Reclast

Gastroenterology

  • Entyvio
  • Stelara
  • Skyrizi
  • Remicade
  • Tremfya

Immunology & Neurology

  • IVIG
  • Soliris
  • Ultomiris
  • Nucala
  • Xolair

Iron Replacement

  • Injectafer
  • Venofer
  • Monoferric

Please note that all rheumatology and infusion services require referral from a primary care provider.

How to Get Started

  1. Ask your primary care provider or specialist to submit a referral.
  2. Our team will verify insurance benefits and obtain required authorizations.
  3. We’ll contact you to schedule your infusion.
  4. Receive treatment in our comfortable Anchorage infusion suite.

OPA welcomes referrals from:

  • Primary Care Providers
  • Rheumatologists
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Neurologists
  • Immunologists
  • Nephrologists
  • Other Specialists

Fax Referrals To: (907) 563-3460

Questions? Contact our Infusion Team: (907) 249-5542

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer ultrasound-guided vascular access and port access services.

Yes. A referral from your healthcare provider is required.

Treatment times vary from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the medication prescribed.

Our team works directly with insurance companies to verify benefits and obtain authorizations whenever required.

Our Infusion Providers

  • John Botson, MD, RPh, CCD

    Rheumatologist

    • Infusion
    See Bio

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