Dr. Lawrence Stinson is co-founder of Advanced Pain Centers of Alaska and has lived in Alaska for most of his life. He graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks with honors before earning a medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Stinson then returned to Fairbanks to practice for six years where he developed a specialized interest in pain management. He moved his family to Tucson, Arizona where he participated in the University of Arizona’s Subspecialty Fellowship Training in Pain Management. He is double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, and is a member of several medical organizations including the International Spinal Injection Society, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Dr. Stinson was instrumental in establishing Advanced Pain Centers of Alaska with the goal of bringing the best medical care possible to the people of our state. He has authored numerous manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters in the fields of pain management and anesthesiology. In January of 2008, he was appointed to the Alaska State Medical Board and in February of 2009, to the Alaska Healthcare Commission. Dr. Stinson and his family enjoy traveling both within and outside of Alaska, fishing, hiking, sports, and various other outdoor activities. They are strong supporters of their local church and youth ministries, as well as numerous community events.