Staff

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease

Dr. McClendon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Gastroenterological Association.  He received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch.  After completing his internal medicine residency, he remained on staff as the Chief of Residents before completing his fellowship training in gastroenterology.  He served in the United States Air Force for nine years before opening his digestive disease practice in Anchorage in 2000. Additionally, Dr. McClendon has served in numerous leadership positions with various hospital committees including the Providence Alaska Medical Executive Committee, six years on the Board of Governors for the American College of Gastroenterology, and has dedicated many hours of service with Boy Scouts of America.  Dr. McClendon enjoys all aspects of gastroenterology and the many great outdoor activities that Alaska has to offer. 

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease

Dr. Molloy is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Southern California and his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University at the campus of the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. After completing his Internal Medicine residency, he remained on staff as the Chief of Medical Residents before completing his fellowship training in Gastroenterology. He served in the United States Air Force for 17 years and was last the chief of the department of medicine and director of the gastroenterology clinic at the 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. His wife and three sons keep him busy away from work. A passion for skiing, fishing, hiking, and the Anchorage community is why he fell in love with Alaska. Dr. Molloy is active in local youth sports and the Boy Scouts of America.

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease

Dr. Nelson is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah and his medical degree from Uniformed Services University at the campus of National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Military Medical Center.  He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association.  He served for 17 years in the United States Air Force and 5 years as chief of the department of gastroenterology at the 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson prior to his transition to private practice.  He enjoys all aspects of Gastroenterology and Liver care and understands the complexities and challenges that long-term gastrointestinal disorders can cause.  He is committed to providing compassionate and cutting-edge medical care.  Growing up in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, he developed a passion for the outdoors.  This passion ultimately led him to Alaska where he enjoys all that it provides.  His wife and five children keep him busy with their many activities and hobbies.

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease

Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease is pleased to announce that Martin P. Kaszubowski, M.D. will be joining the practice of Dr. Daryl M. McClendon, Dr. Jeffrey W. Molloy, and Dr. Austin T. Nelson in August 2020. Dr. Kaszubowski is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles and his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. After completing his Transitional Medicine Internship at Bethesda, Maryland, he completed an Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Kaszubowski has served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. During this time he was stationed at several bases across the country and served two tours in Afghanistan as a Flight Surgeon with Combat Search and Rescue. In 2014, he transitioned to practice gastroenterology at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with the 673rd Medical Group and became the chief of Gastroenterology in 2018.

Dr. Kaszubowski is passionate and dedicated to high-quality medical care for patients with all types of digestive and liver disorders. He has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel and liver disease. Although he is originally from Southern California, he has become an enthusiastic Alaskan outdoor adventurer and enjoys spending his time hiking and photographing the natural beauty of Alaska with his wife and two sons.