Surgical Team

Meet Our Pediatric Surgery Providers & Staff

At Alaska Pediatric Specialties we have a team to help your child and your family through the surgical process. This means that you may see one or many of us as you visit our clinic, the day of your procedure or treatment, time in the hospital (if needed), and follow up afterwards. That is a lot of opportunities to meet someone different! Please allow us to introduce ourselves and we look forward to meeting you along the journey.

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J. Brent Roaten, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Brent Roaten is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery for children of all ages.

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Jennifer Bruny, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Jennifer Bruny, MD is a board certified pediatric surgeon who relocated to Anchorage in 2021 and joined the APS team.

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Wesley Barry, M.D.

Wesley Barry, MD is an expert pediatric surgeon who relocated to Anchorage with his family were he is excited to serve the children of Alaska and call it home.

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Nate Smith, RN

Nate Smith, RN started his medical career at the young age of 16 as a caregiver, where he discovered his passion for the medical field and helping others.

Fun Facts

  • Dr. Roaten originally studied archaeology in college.
  • When Nate was fishing in a river, a bear started walking towards him at the same time he hooked a fish. Nate panicked and broke the fishing line while trying to get to the other side of the river.
  • Dr. Barry is an avid sports fan. He played football and baseball through high school and loves his Bay Area teams.
  • Dr. Roaten attempted a climb of Denali, but was weathered out right before he reached the top.
  • Nate broke his collarbone in high school attempting to be like Evel Knievel on a dirtbike.
  • Dr. Barry’s namesake and grandfather was a famous silent film actor.
  • Nate saved his father-in-law’s dog from being scooped up by an eagle on a frozen lake.
  • Dr. Barry played a round of golf at the famous Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.