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Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1983)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

3841 Piper Street
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 561-3211

Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD is a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital.

Office Locations

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

3841 Piper Street
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 561-3211

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Some issues Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

coagulation tests

liver function tests

prothrombin time test

In 2023, Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD had a list price for coagulation (blood clotting) tests, liver function tests (LFTs), and prothrombin time (PT) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ambulatory cardiac monitoring

ambulatory monitoring

Holter monitoring

In 2012, Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD had a list price for ambulatory cardiac monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and Holter monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	363
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	455
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
lab tests	502
minimally invasive procedures	23
nuclear scan	123
stress testing	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	228
vascular procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	18
cardiac procedures	187
doctor visit	611
lab tests	422
nuclear scan	27
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	142

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	42
Hispanic	30
Asian	52
Other	16
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	94
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	33
cardiac procedures	253
doctor visit	667
lab tests	331
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	165

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	37
Hispanic	25
Asian	54
Other	17
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	93
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	35
cardiac procedures	145
doctor visit	715
lab tests	383
nuclear scan	30
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	690
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1038
Black	64
Hispanic	52
Asian	96
Other	22
Native American	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	590
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	162
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2016 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	38
cardiac procedures	177
doctor visit	793
lab tests	336
nuclear scan	43
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	34
Hispanic	25
Asian	59
Other	21
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	87
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	36
cardiac procedures	253
doctor visit	737
lab tests	354
nuclear scan	45
stress testing	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	30
Hispanic	28
Asian	56
Other	21
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	96
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	214
doctor visit	625
lab tests	251
nuclear scan	42
stress testing	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	28
Hispanic	20
Asian	44
Other	25
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	96
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	173
CT scan	12
doctor visit	565
lab tests	237
nuclear scan	14
preventive care	12
stress testing	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	35
Hispanic	32
Asian	42
Other	22
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	85
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	70
doctor visit	466
lab tests	162
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	26
Hispanic	24
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	74
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	54
doctor visit	561
lab tests	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	18
Hispanic	19
Asian	39
Other	26
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	66
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	18
cardiac procedures	100
doctor visit	532
lab tests	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	36
Hispanic	25
Asian	50
Other	32
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	93
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK were lab tests, cardiac procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring	26
cardiac procedures	180
catheterization	12
CT scan	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	611
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
lab tests	295
minimally invasive procedures	23
nuclear scan	47
preventive care	12
stress testing	82
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	106
vascular procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	48
Non-Hispanic White	570
Native American / Alaskan Native	20
Hispanic	25
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	229
85 and over	86
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	324

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983. He completed residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1983)

Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark A. Selland, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Anchorage, AK.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-12-11

Dr. Mark Selland has been my cardiologist for over 10 years and during this time I have found him to be competent and comforting. He is punctual, never seems to be in a hurry, takes the time to listen to what you have to say and answers any/and all questions you may have.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$38 LUTONIX $25	FLUENCY $13
CareFusion Corporation	$31 Medical Systems $31
Vascular Solutions, Inc.	$29 Catheter - Turnpike $29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$21 BRILINTA $21
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$16 Resolute $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$106
Gift	$31

Biography

Dr. Mark Selland is a specialist in adult cardiology in Anchorage, AK. He studied medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Selland trained at Virginia Mason Medical Center for residency. His clinical interests include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and orthostatic hypotension. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center.