About
Dr. Cody Augdahl owns and operates Develop Medical Group in Anchorage, Alaska. He specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and sports medicine. His clinical career spans hospital-based inpatient care, rural critical access emergency medicine, family medicine education, and COVID-19 treatment. He also served as an Army physician and completed a nine-month deployment to Iraq. That breadth of experience gave him a firsthand view of how unmanaged chronic conditions escalate into emergencies and shortened lives.
A lifelong athlete and backcountry wilderness enthusiast, Dr. Augdahl treats physical fitness as a medical priority, not a lifestyle bonus. He is passionate about strength training, endurance, and building the physiological reserve people need to stay active and independent. His military background and experience in remote environments deepened his conviction that physical and emotional wellbeing are essential for full participation in community life. He brings that conviction to every patient he works with at Develop Medical Group.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Army physician, deployment to Iraq (9 months); rural critical access emergency medicine; family medicine teaching
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Augdahl right for?
Dr. Augdahl is a strong fit for adults who want a physician partner in building long-term physical and metabolic health. He works well with patients managing hypertension, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obesity who want early, active intervention. Patients who train or want to start training benefit from his fitness assessment and coaching capabilities. He also serves patients dealing with fatigue, hormonal dysfunction, or cardiovascular risk who want a data-driven, proactive approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Augdahl treats hypertension, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, fatigue, hormonal dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease. He focuses on early intervention before conditions progress. He integrates medical management with training, nutrition, and recovery coaching for a comprehensive approach.
Dr. Augdahl holds an MD and specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and sports medicine. He brings extensive clinical experience across inpatient, emergency, military, and outpatient settings.
Dr. Augdahl conducts medical-grade fitness assessments covering strength, mobility, and VO2 max. He develops individualized training programs built around strength and endurance. He also coaches nutrition, sleep, and recovery as part of an integrated health strategy.
Dr. Augdahl measures a full picture of metabolic health including A1c, continuous glucose monitoring, ApoB, Lp(a), lipid particle size, and body composition with DEXA. When data show early dysfunction, he acts with evidence-based medical management. He does not take a wait-and-see approach to metabolic risk.
Yes. Dr. Augdahl prescribes GLP-1 agonists and Metformin for eligible patients managing prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or obesity. He integrates these treatments with habit coaching and training strategy rather than prescribing in isolation.
Dr. Augdahl worked in emergency rooms at rural critical access facilities across Alaska. He served as an Army physician and completed a nine-month deployment to Iraq. He also managed acutely ill inpatient cases and treated COVID-19 patients during the pandemic. That experience across high-stakes environments shaped his preventive-first philosophy.
Yes. Dr. Augdahl offers medically responsible hormone optimization for patients experiencing fatigue, energy decline, or hormonal dysfunction. He integrates hormone management with training and nutrition strategies to support sustainable outcomes.
Dr. Augdahl works with adults who want a proactive, data-driven approach to health and fitness. His patients often include people managing chronic metabolic conditions, athletes seeking performance and longevity, and Alaskans who want to stay physically capable for the demands of life here.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026