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Dr. John C. Finley, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1972)

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. John C. Finley, MD is a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. John C. Finley, 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. John C. Finley, 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. John C. Finley, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. John C. Finley, MD had a list price for blood tests, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, kidney function tests, and lab tests 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. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	284
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	516
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
lab tests	570
minimally invasive procedures	16
stress testing	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	354
vascular procedures	70
X-rays	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	320
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	597
hospital care	218
inpatient care	218
lab tests	505
minimally invasive procedures	27
stress testing	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	386
vascular procedures	66
X-rays	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	45
Hispanic	31
Asian	111
Other	22
Native American	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	154
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	295
doctor visit	637
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
lab tests	526
minimally invasive procedures	18
stress testing	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	376
vascular procedures	81

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	944
Black	62
Hispanic	42
Asian	96
Other	29
Native American	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	167
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	320
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	606
hospital care	261
inpatient care	261
lab tests	462
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	425
vascular procedures	105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1244
Female	1380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2050
Black	132
Hispanic	96
Asian	168
Other	76
Native American	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1100
From 75 to 84	822
85 and over	322
Less than 65	380

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2016 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	107
doctor visit	629
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	365
stress testing	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	174
vascular procedures	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	37
Hispanic	17
Asian	48
Other	15
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	90
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	140
doctor visit	629
lab tests	351
stress testing	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
vascular procedures	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	36
Hispanic	18
Asian	57
Other	17
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	98
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	113
doctor visit	549
lab tests	251
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
vascular procedures	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	36
Hispanic	20
Asian	46
Other	17
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	102
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	148
doctor visit	543
lab tests	241
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	200
vascular procedures	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	37
Hispanic	20
Asian	55
Other	26
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	104
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	91
doctor visit	397
lab tests	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	124
vascular procedures	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	15
Hispanic	18
Asian	34
Other	18
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	74
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	99
doctor visit	475
lab tests	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	115
vascular procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	30
Hispanic	19
Asian	39
Other	20
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	81
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	77
doctor visit	465
ultrasound (sonogram)	94
vascular procedures	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	27
Hispanic	24
Asian	31
Other	16
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	67
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	483
lab tests	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	27
Hispanic	21
Asian	57
Other	28
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	83
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Finley, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated as a cardiologist in Anchorage, AK were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	173
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	543
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
lab tests	324
minimally invasive procedures	20
stress testing	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	222
vascular procedures	55
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	61
Non-Hispanic White	679
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	31
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	282
85 and over	111
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	366

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Finley, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John C. Finley, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. John C. Finley, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1972. He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1972)

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals (1973)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John C. Finley, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$1,242 Neupro $1,211	Vimpat $31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$446 Transcatheter Heart Valves $268	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $96	Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $82
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$298 Vascular $298
Allergan Inc.	$267 BOTOX $267
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$204 ENTRESTO $179	Gilenya $25
Other	$701 ELIQUIS $117	TYSABRI $113	CLEVIPREX $105	Vascular $50	BRILINTA $45	Other $273

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,927
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,200
Gift	$31

Biography

Dr. John Finley is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Finley include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and orthostatic hypotension. He is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.