About
Mark C. Handelman, MD brings a thorough academic and clinical foundation to his Las Vegas internal medicine practice. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Pomona College in 1981, completed pre-medical coursework at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1990. He then completed both his internship and residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center/UCLA in Los Angeles, finishing his training in 1993.
Dr. Handelman holds Nevada licensure dating back to 1990 and maintains a hospital affiliation with Mountain View Hospital. He focuses on preventive health, general wellness, and chronic condition management, with a particular interest in helping patients take ownership of their health decisions. His approach is rooted in a conviction he expresses plainly: he entered medicine to treat patients as human beings. That philosophy shows up in how he practices. Patients know they can reach him on weekends or in the middle of the night. One long-standing patient recalls him leaving a Sunday outing with his daughter to come to the ICU when her husband was dying. Multiple honors recognize his standing in the field, including Best Doctors in America from 2007 through 2012, Best Doctor recognition in Las Vegas Life Magazine, and Consumers' Checkbook Top Doctor distinctions from Vegas Seven in 2011 and 2013.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pomona College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1981
Medical School
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Cedars Sinai Medical Center/UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1991-1993
Additional Training
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Pre-Medical Courses, 1984-1986; Southwestern Law School, Fall Semester 1983; Internship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center/UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1990-1991
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Handelman right for?
Dr. Handelman is a strong fit for adults seeking a personal, long-term relationship with a primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension or diabetes benefit from his preventive focus and thorough wellness planning. He works well with patients who want a doctor they can reach on nights and weekends. Anyone who values a physician who listens and partners on health decisions will find a natural match here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Handelman specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses on comprehensive wellness, chronic condition management, and helping patients take an active role in their own health decisions.
Dr. Handelman trained at Cedars Sinai Medical Center/UCLA and received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He holds a Nevada medical license dating back to 1990.
Dr. Handelman earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1990. He then completed both his internship and residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center/UCLA in Los Angeles, finishing in 1993.
Yes. Dr. Handelman makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. His patients know they can contact him directly when urgent needs arise, including late nights.
Yes. Dr. Handelman sees every patient himself. He does not hand off care to physician assistants or other providers for your visits.
Dr. Handelman earned Best Doctors in America recognition every year from 2007 through 2012. Las Vegas Life Magazine named him a Best Doctor, and Vegas Seven recognized him as a Consumers' Checkbook Top Doctor in both 2011 and 2013.
Dr. Handelman treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic conditions. He also delivers preventive care and general wellness services through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Dr. Handelman maintains a hospital affiliation with Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas. He can also coordinate referrals to Medical Centers of Excellence when specialized care is needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026