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Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD

(Dr. Mark E. Prince, MD)

(224 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, salivary gland tumor, head and neck cancer, and more.

1500 E Medical Center Drive Floor 1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-8051

Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD is an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

University of Michigan Health

1500 E Medical Center Drive Floor 1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-9625

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4646 John D. Dingell Vamc (553)
John R Detroit, MI 48201

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University of Michigan Health

Organization: University of Michigan Health Adult Services - Otolar... Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168

(248) 305-4401

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Some issues Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“Michigan's Dr. Mark Prince, a surgeon and professor who focuses on head and neck cancer, said CU's new program is significant, but called it "sort of a marketing gimmick" to attract drug companies.”—"CU medical program dedicated to dismantling cancer cells' generals", The Denver Post, June 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	282
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	147
minimally invasive procedures	147

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	18
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	310
excision	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	154
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	154
neck surgery	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	132
minimally invasive procedures	132

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	26
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	153
minimally invasive procedures	153

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
minimally invasive procedures	138

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	124
minimally invasive procedures	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	185
ear procedures	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	78
minimally invasive procedures	78

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Ann Arbor, MI were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, diagnostic procedures and dissection.

diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	11
doctor visit	235
ear procedures	11
excision	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	117
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	117
neck surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	146
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	1
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 224 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Edward Prince, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$152 Powered ENT Instrument $152
Baxter Healthcare	$124 Baxter $124
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$89 Neurosurgery $89

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$365

Biography

Dr. Mark Prince practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Ann Arbor, MI, John R Detroit, MI, and Northville, MI. He is a graduate of Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Prince's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University. These areas are among his clinical interests: salivary gland tumor, facial plastic surgery, and thyroid surgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Prince a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with the University of Michigan Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.