Owen Aftreth M.D.
Urologist
3841 PIPER ST STE T300 ANCHORAGE AK, 99508About
Dr. Owen Aftreth is a urologist practicing in ANCHORAGE, AK. Dr. Aftreth specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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