Dr. Jared Beck is a board-certified gastroenterologist and is proud to serve Alaska’s resilient, hard-working communities with world-class digestive care. Raised in Idaho amid mountains and rivers, he was drawn to practice gastroenterology in a setting that mirrors those roots. That’s why he and his wife, Arika, have chosen to raise their four children in Alaska for the last five years. Dr. Beck earned his Bachelor’s in Microbiology and Zoology from Idaho State University and his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Keesler Medical Center (U.S. Air Force) and a three-year Gastroenterology fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

For over a decade, Dr. Beck served in the U.S. Air Force, culminating as Medical Director and Chief of Gastroenterology at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. In this role, he led care for thousands of service members, families, and veterans across Alaska and the Pacific Air Force—delivering life-saving diagnostics and treatments under the most demanding conditions. A committed educator and researcher, Dr. Beck serves as Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (Bethesda, MD). He has led clinical trials, spearheaded quality improvement initiatives in colon cancer screening, and published in nationally recognized journals.

Dr. Beck specializes in the full spectrum of digestive health, including: Swallowing disorders & esophageal disease, GERD and peptic ulcer disease, Celiac disease, Liver & pancreatic disorders, Colon cancer screening & prevention, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis, Hemorrhoidal disease.

Above all, he prioritizes the patient relationship—listening deeply, explaining clearly, and delivering the latest evidence-based treatments with compassion and precision. When not in clinic, you’ll find him fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain climbing, rafting, backcountry snowboarding, or exploring the Last Frontier with his family.