The linewidth enchancement factor alpha in InGa-AsP-InP modulation-doped strained multiple-quantum-well (MQW) lasers has been evaluated theoretically and experimentally. A reduction of the alpha-parameter due to modulation doping is demonstrated. A small alpha-parameter of less than 1 is obtained not at wavelength for the gain peak but within certain range of wavelength where the gain is positive. The smaller alpha-parameter in modulation-doped strained MQW lasers should result in performance improvements that are advantageous for optical communication system applications.