Christopher Sahlstrom, MD
Dr. Sahlstrom is a long-time Valley resident and former Alaska high school teacher. He attended the top primary care medical school in the country, the University of Washington School of Medicine. He followed this with specialty training by completing a residency in Family Medicine. He is board certified, and has privileges at Mat-Su Regional Hospital. Dr. Sahlstrom has served on a variety of committees at the hospital including Member of the Board of Trustees, hospital Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee, Chairman of Peer Review, and Chairman of Maternal Child Health. Dr. Sahlstrom believes strongly in Family Medicine as a specialty that forms a firm foundation for American healthcare. Family Medicine is not just “family practice,” but a recognized medical specialty under the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). When not in the office, you will find him on hiking trails and fishing streams in the summer. On a winter weekend, he’ll be on the ski slopes or spending time with family.
Craig Brumagin, PA-C
Craig joined us in 2019 and is an exceptional Certified Physician Assistant. Craig Brumagin moved to Alaska as a young adult seeking adventure. He returned to school to obtain his Physician Assistant degree at Gannon University in Erie, PA. Medical rotations took him and his young family all over the country, gaining experience and helping him realize that Alaska was where he wanted to raise his family. Craig is joined by his beautiful family as they pursue hiking, back country snowboarding, cross country skiing, camping, hunting, fishing and all things outdoors. Craig believes that purposeful provider-patient relationships and whole-family care is the foundation for healthy individuals and families.
Natalia Sahlstrom
Natalia is the office manager, CFO, and founding co-owner of Heritage Family Medicine. We are a woman led business. She also oversees the billing team and is responsible for hiring new team members. She works hard to make everything run smoothly at Heritage Family Medicine. When not at work, Natalia loves to join in on the ski slopes and hiking in the back country. She is also busy at home, having raised four children with one left at home along with a Golden Retriever puppy.
Office Staff:
Hannah Holmes: Reception
Hannah will welcome you to our front office and take care of any scheduling or administrative concerns.
Brooke Dowling: Lead Medical Assistant
Brooke leads the back office in making patient care our first priority.
Recommended Outsourced Contractors:
Heritage has experience with the following contractors who did not solicit themselves, but have proved themselves competent and honest. When you call, tell them Heritage Family Medicine sent you.
Wirtanen Commercial / Falcon Contracting: they built our magnificent building
Long Family Electric: excellent electricians
Rock Solid Plumbing: trustworthy plumbers
RES Alternative Energy: planned solar installation for running our office on renewable energy