About
Dr. A. M. Marland is a board-certified internist and pulmonologist practicing in Los Gatos, California. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Dartmouth College in 1972 and his Doctorate of Medicine from Georgetown Medical School in 1976. He completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He then pursued fellowship training in pulmonary medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, finishing in 1981.
Dr. Marland holds board certifications in both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine. He serves as Medical Director of the Department of Respiratory Therapy at Good Samaritan Hospital, a role he has held since 2004. He taught as a Clinical Instructor at Stanford University from 1982 to 1999 and later as a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University from 1999 to 2005. The Consumer Research Council of America has named him an America's Top Physician every year since 2007. He also holds recognition as a Top Doc in San Jose and serves as a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. His clinical focus centers on partnering with patients to improve their health, reduce medication dependence when possible, and apply the latest advances in care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1972
Medical School
Georgetown Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine 1976
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine Affiliated Hospitals 1977-1979
Fellowship
Pulmonary, Medical College of Virginia 1979-1981
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine Affiliated Hospitals 1976-1977
Certifications
Who is Dr. Marland right for?
Dr. Marland is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in both internal and pulmonary medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, or respiratory illness benefit from his dual-specialty background. He works closely with patients who want to reduce their medication load and take a more active role in their health. Adults in the Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, and Silicon Valley areas looking for thorough preventive care and same-day access will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Marland specializes in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and preventive care. He treats a broad range of primary care concerns alongside respiratory conditions. He also manages chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Yes, Dr. Marland holds board certifications in both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine. He completed fellowship training in pulmonary medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and his internal medicine residency at the University of California Irvine Affiliated Hospitals.
Dr. Marland earned his medical degree from Georgetown Medical School in 1976. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He then trained in pulmonary medicine through a fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia, finishing in 1981.
Dr. Marland works with patients to reduce their need for medication when possible. He focuses on health goals, lifestyle, and preventive strategies as first-line tools. His approach centers on informed decision-making at every step of a patient's care.
Yes, Dr. Marland is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in the San Jose area. He also serves as Medical Director of the Department of Respiratory Therapy at Good Samaritan Hospital, a position he has held since 2004.
Yes, the Consumer Research Council of America has named Dr. Marland an America's Top Physician every year since 2007. He also holds Top Doc recognition in San Jose, CA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Santa Clara Valley Medical Society.
Dr. Marland taught at Stanford University for over two decades. He served as a Clinical Instructor there from 1982 to 1999, then as a Clinical Associate Professor from 1999 to 2005. He also taught as a Clinical Instructor at the Medical College of Virginia from 1981 to 1982.
Yes, Dr. Marland is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. MDVIP members can contact him directly for urgent matters outside of standard appointment times.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026