Patient Testimonials
About
Medical Interests
- Sleep
- MS
- Stroke
Joined McFarland Clinic
September 1990
Education & Professional Certification
Certifications
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Accredited Clinical Polysonographer
- Neurosonology
Education
Allegheny College, Meadville, PA
- BA, 1966-1970
University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND
- MD, 1974-1978
Internship
San Joaquin General Hospital, Stockton, CA
- Neurology, 1978-1979
Residency
Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO
- Neurology, 1980-1983
Fellowship
University of Iowa
- Associate Professor, 1983-1985
Washington University in St. Louis
- Associate Professor, 1985-1990
Professional Societies
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology
- American Medical Association
- American Sleep Disorders Association
- American Society of Neuroimaging
- Iowa Medical Society
- Professional Advisory Council
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Story County Medical Society
- Stroke Council, American Heart Association
Professional & Personal Interests
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Politics
Community Involvement
Story County Soil and Water Commissioner; Member, Collegiate Presbyterian Church; Ballard Community Band
Resources
The Aging Brain: Reducing the Effect of Aging
Dr. Selden Spencer discusses his recommendations to keep your brain healthy. Topics include physical activity, sleep, diet, and social activity.