12/17/2025
After an incredible career at Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Mario Binder is retiring. From Czechoslovakia to New Mexico and finally to Alaska, Dr. Binder's journey has been one of adventure and dedication.
What brought him to Alaska? "Adventure, the people, a great place to raise kids, solid clinical cardiology practice, and generous vacation package!" What kept him here? "The people” - his colleagues, patients, and the unique friendships formed over decades of providing cardiac care.
Dr. Binder helped make AHVI "the best practice in Alaska and one of the top practices in the US." He was instrumental in bringing state-of-the-art cardiac imaging to Alaska and championed patient advocacy and access to care throughout his career.
From covering cardiology call for nearly the entire state at night to navigating the occasional moose blocking traffic, Dr. Binder embraced the unique challenges of practicing cardiology in the Last Frontier.
What's next? Sleeping, fishing, mushrooming, skiing, and pursuing his passion for flight simulation. He and his wife, Bertha, will continue spending at least part of every year in Alaska, enjoying those long summer days and white winter serenity.
His message to us all: "It has been MY privilege and thank you ALL for everything."
Thank you, Dr. Binder, for your years of exceptional service, your dedication to our community, and the countless lives you've touched. Enjoy this well-deserved retirement!
Read more about Dr. Binder's legacy and future plans: https://www.alaskaheart.com/a-heart-for-alaska-celebrating-dr-mario-binders-retirement-from-ahvi/
