Jared Wallace, PA-C

Jared is the owner of Odyssey Family Practice and the heart and soul of the office. He attended the University of Science Philadelphia for his undergrad and then attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medication where he received his Master’s Degree.  

Jared has extensive knowledge and experience with diabetes and prides himself on always staying on the leading edge of diabetes management and treatment. Jared became a Certified Diabetes Educator before becoming Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. Jared also excels in acute care, preventative care, and occupational health. 

While Jared works diligently at Odyssey Family Practice his number one job will always be raising his 4 beautiful children. Peyton, Ben, Stella, and Daisy are his entire world and he loves recognizing their unique personalities and connecting with them in a way that’s curated to their individual needs. Some of his favorite adventures with his children are taking them on a one-on-one trip to go to a different stadium each year to watch football. The memories and life experiences he gives his children are extremely valuable to him. 

When Jared is not working hard at the office you can find him out on the golf course, watching NFL football, coaching Pop Warner football, or watching a Brown Bears hockey game. Jared is also passionate about the life he has built in Alaska and loves all the diverse adventures it presents from fishing, hiking, and hunting.

Dr. Tanner graduated with honors from Texas A&M University and received his medical degree, also with honors, from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. After medical school, he completed his internship and residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine, Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he served as chief resident and received several awards, including being elected Resident of the Year by his peers. He later pursued additional education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. His final year of training was focused on endocrinology.

He has been practicing in the great state of Alaska since 2005. His medical practice has focused on internal medicine, lipidology, and endocrinology. He was the first physician in the state of Alaska to be awarded fellowship status by the American College of Clinical Lipidology.

Dr. Tanner has held adjunct faculty positions at several medical institutions, including the University of Texas Medical Branch–Galveston, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Washington, the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a clinical professor, he has received multiple teaching awards and honors.

He has also served two terms as president of the Alaska State Medical Association. Prior to moving to Alaska, he was appointed by the Governor of Washington to the state medical board. He has held multiple other leadership positions, including chief of medicine, chief of staff, and board member for several clinics.

His volunteer work includes serving with Samaritan’s Purse as a medical missionary in multiple countries and founding a free clinic for indigent patients while living in Washington.

Dr. Tanner’s hobbies include rebuilding antique cars and spending time on his ranch in Colorado. His most important interest is his family.

Jason Parry is the newest PA-C to Odyssey Family Practice after moving to Alaska with his family from Oklahoma.  He attended the University of Washington MEDEX program where he earned his masters degree.  Jason spent over a decade working as a firefighter and paramedic before becoming a PA. 

Jason has a special interest in respiratory medicine which included the diagnosis and treatment of COPD and Asthma.  He is leading our Respiratory Health department.  He is also heavily involved in our Occupational Health Department which includes CDL, Coastguard physicals, HAZWOP physicals and much more. 

Jason loves exploring Alaska with his wife Ashley and his 3 sons, Malaki, Emmitt, and Orrin. They spend their time camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and teaching themselves primitive survival skills. 

Jason is excited to join the Odyssey team and looks forward to providing exceptional health care to the Kenai Peninsula.  

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