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Dr. Steven Compton, MD

Dr. Steven Compton, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Compton, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Anchorage, AK and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (20 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
3841 Piper St Ste T230
Anchorage, AK 99508

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Alaska Regional Hospital

Locations

Alaska Heart Institute

Alaska Heart Institute3841 Piper St Ste T230 Anchorage, AK 99508
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Compton specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Compton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Compton

4.1
20 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Doesn't hear you
I moved up to Anchorage from Colorado 4 years ago. I have a-fib with a-flutter and svt. I went for heart ablation in Denver in 2018 but woke up during the ablating due to pain in my chest. My cardiologist then canceled the procedure because he didn't want to do damage to me and give unwanted complications. We then spent a year trying different medications that work for me. Then I moved to Alaska. I made appt with my pcc in anmc for flecanide refills since they work for me. She said she couldn't give me refills and I needed to see cardiology. ANMC cardiology barely listened to me and instead heard I had a failed ablation. They refused my refills and said they put referral to AK Heart because Dr Park is general cardiology and I needed a specialist. I go to AK Heart to see Dr Compton. Tell him about the complication in Denver and explain that I just want my medication refills. All he heard was Cha-ching give her another ablation. I'm now disabled from complications. He's been unhelpful.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2022
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Simply the best
It has been 3 months since my ablation and no afib! Dr. Compton has changed my life. I cannot put into words how grateful I am. I will recommend him to anyone who has afib. In my opinion he is simply the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia L Nolan – Apr 08, 2022
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Dr. Compton is very knowledgeable and has a great "bedside manner". He came highly recommended and I agree. His office leaves something to be desired however. Very difficult to talk to anyone.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2021
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Afib ablatement
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2021
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Dr. Compton's experience with ablations makes him the preeminent Cardiologist in Alaska when it comes correcting electrical anomalies of the heart.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
George Murphy in Girdwood, AK – Jun 25, 2018
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Dr. Steven Compton is a member of what I consider to be a dangerous corporate trust in the Alaska Heart Institute. This corporate trust leave patients with no adequate choice with respect to cardiac care except those at the whim of members of that institute and/or its members and staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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Anchorage, AK – Oct 04, 2016
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Dr. Compton is both thorough and capable. However, if your visits to his office include face time with his assistant/nurse, Rona, prepare for a horrible and frustrating experience. She goes out of her way to obstruct your questions, requests, and other communications, instead choosing an unbelievably arrogant and condescending approach to communication. Her behaviors and attitudes represent the antithesis of the Hippocratic Oath, "First do not harm...". BEWARE. Dr. Compton himself, is great
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
John H. in Anchorage, AK – Aug 26, 2016
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biography

This provider is accepting telehealth visits Steven Compton, MD, is a doctor specializing in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology practicing at Alaska Heart Institute in Anchorage, Utah. As a cardiologist, this physician has special training...read more

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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  • University Of Utah

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alaska Regional Hospital

    2801 Debarr Rd
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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