Dr. James Lanier graduated the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in 1966. His internship was completed at AMI Presbyterian Denver Hospital and also finished his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. He is certified in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and during his 50 years long medical career no malpractice cases were reported. Dr. James Lanier is affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.