In 1989, Doctor Kenton E. Stephens graduated the Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed both, his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Washington. He is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and surgery, and he was awarded by the American College of Surgeons with the honor Fellow (FACS). He also has an impressive experience in noncardiac thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology, due to the specialized training received in the treatment of lung cancer and lung tumors that do not lead to cancer. Doctor Stephens is affiliated with Alaska Native Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and Providence Alaska Medical Center, all of them situated in Anchorage.