Dr. Mark Steven Akland, MD

Dr. Mark Akland is a family medicine physician who brings four and a half decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota and completed his residency training at Tulsa Medical College. Dr. Akland is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Akland practices at multiple locations throughout southern Minnesota, including Saint Peter and Mankato, with his primary affiliation at Rivers Edge Hospital and Clinic. He also sees patients through the Mayo Clinic Health System. His clinical expertise includes treating complex neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related psychosis, as well as gastrointestinal disorders like achalasia. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.