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Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fistula, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), feeding tube insertion, and more.

2841 Debarr Road Suite 46
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 277-1111

Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital.

Office Locations

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

1200 Airport Heights Drive Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 277-1197

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2841 Debarr Road Suite 46
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 277-1111

(907) 277-1136

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Some issues Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

inpatient hospital care

laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD performed more hernia surgery, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	178
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	17
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	141
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Anchorage, AK were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	108
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	2
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Alaska Medical Center

Alaska Regional Hospital

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Grant M. Searles, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,501 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,501
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,975 LINX Reflux Management System $1,975
Davol Inc.	$147 BD MAX $130	SURGICAL $17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$125 Contrave $125
Olympus America Inc.	$98 Olympus Laparoscopic Accessories $98
Other	$205 Ultiva $44	Echelon Flex $35	Wegovy $25	Saxenda $21	Situate $21	Other $60

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,308
Education	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,744

Biography

Dr. Grant Searles is an Anchorage, AK physician who specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. His clinical interests include feeding tube insertion, inguinal hernia, and umbilical hernia. Dr. Searles is professionally affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center. He studied medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Searles completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).