Dr. Stephen Marks, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Providence Alaska Medical Center - Suite T4 -054
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Medical Expertise of Dr. Stephen Marks, MD
Dr. Stephen Marks is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with clinical expertise in the areas of pediatric allergies and asthma, chronic cough, difficult to control asthma, food allergy, eosinophilic esophagitis, anaphylaxis, insect sting allergy, urticaria, angioedema and atopic dermatitis.
Patient Education Resources
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Education & Training
Dr. Marks joined the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Center of Alaska in September 2019, after serving 27 years as a physician in the U.S. Army. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Michigan State University in 1991, completed Pediatrics internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. He then went on to practice General Pediatrics for three years at the Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He completed his Allergy and Immunology fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1999, then served in various Allergy-Immunology positions over the next 19 years.
Professional Affiliations
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska
The statistics on how many Americans are limited by allergies in their abilities to enjoy every day activities would amaze most people. Over 47 million Americans are affected by allergies and 17 million by asthma. Activities such as taking a walk among the summer flowers, petting a cat or eating a newly ripe tomato can cause allergic reactions which can be severe in many individuals. Indoors, there are dust mites, animal dander and molds all year-round. The discomfort for some people in response to active agents like these can be acute and severe. Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska provides the area’s most complete service in allergy management for both children and adults.
Why suffer needlessly from allergic discomfort ranging from an aggravating rash or post nasal drip to serious respiratory problems? Technological advances mean that testing can be performed to determine which substances can be avoided, thus alleviating the problem. After this comprehensive evaluation, the doctors will counsel you concerning a total management plan and an individualized treatment program.
It is our philosophy that sufferers of asthma or allergies should not have to make major changes in their lives and sit on the sidelines. Instead, we believe that through proper treatment and management of the disease, people can keep their pets and play in sports.