Dr. Steven Compton is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Anchorage who specializes in treating rhythm disorders of the heart, such as heart murmurs and palpitations.
Dr. Steven Compton graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Compton has one office in Alaska where he specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Compton works with twenty-three doctors including Dr. Krzysztof Balaban and Dr. Adam Mason.
As a cardiac electrophysiologist in Anchorage, Dr. Compton specializes in the electrical processes of the heart. He may perform both invasive & non-invasive procedures to help record the electrical activity within the heart. Dr. Compton may also implant defibrillators and pacemakers or evaluate the results of abnormal electrocardiograms.
Dr. Compton is a cardiologist in Anchorage, trained to provide comprehensive care for the heart and cardiovascular system in patients. Dr. Compton may see patients for symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, among others. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart aneurysms, angina and arrhythmia, among others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Compton specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Compton can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Compton, but only those who participate in Medicare.