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Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD

(Dr. Carol Mitchell Springer, MD)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Gynecology
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1981)
Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), exercise, and more.
3260 Providence Drive Suite 322
Anchorage, AK 99508

Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD is an urologist in Anchorage, AK specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and gynecology. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD is affiliated with Providence, Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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Office Locations

Providence Alaska Medical Center

3260 Providence Drive Suite 322
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 563-5151
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4115 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 563-7228
(907) 563-6278
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Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

  • Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
  • Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  • Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
  • Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
  • Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Pessary

A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.

Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.

The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:

  • Once in place, patients should not be able to feel the device at all. If there is even slight pressure, patients should let their healthcare provider know, and she will find a pessary of a different size or shape.
  • The pessary should not fall out with sneezing, coughing, jumping, or squatting. While getting fitted, patients should try jumping or squatting to see if the device will fall out. If it does, a different pessary will be inserted until they find one that stays in place.
  • Patients and their healthcare providers should make sure the device is improving symptoms by having a check-up 5 to 15 days after it is inserted. If there is no improvement, patients may have to be re-fitted with a different pessary, or patients may be asked to consider surgical options.

The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic cystoscopy
post void residual study
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

breast exam
gynecologic exams
pelvic exam

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, post void residual study, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for breast exam, gynecologic exams, and pelvic exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85
urologic procedures 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 79
placement of vaginal support device 13
urologic procedures 44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 25
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2013

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 77
placement of vaginal support device 11
urologic procedures 45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2014

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were urologic procedures and incontinence surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 54
incontinence surgery 11
urologic procedures 54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 158
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2015

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 27
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2016 were urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 56
urologic procedures 32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 90
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2016

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were urologic procedures, placement of vaginal support device, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 74
gynecologic procedures 11
placement of vaginal support device 11
urologic procedures 28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2017

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 90
urologic procedures 52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2018

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, reconstructive surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
minimally invasive procedures 29
pelvic imaging 11
pelvic surgery 27
reconstructive surgery 27
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
urologic procedures 102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2019

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 121
lab tests 23
urologic procedures 56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2020

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, reconstructive surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
minimally invasive procedures 24
pelvic surgery 11
reconstructive surgery 11
urologic procedures 87

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2021

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, placement of vaginal support device and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 182
lab tests 16
minimally invasive procedures 12
placement of vaginal support device 14
urologic procedures 112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD in 2022

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated as an urologist in Anchorage, AK were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, reconstructive surgery and lab tests.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 99
gynecologic procedures 11
incontinence surgery 11
lab tests 19
minimally invasive procedures 21
pelvic imaging 11
pelvic surgery 19
reconstructive surgery 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
urologic procedures 60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 114
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 91
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 0
Cancer 1

Education & Training

Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1981. She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Alaska Regional Hospital
Providence Alaska Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carol L. Mitchell Springer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $2,424 Da Vinci Surgical System
$2,424
CooperSurgical, Inc. $1,114 Uterine Manipulators & Injectors
$754 		Summit Doppler
$187 		Other GYN Products
$107 		Non-GYN Products
$66
Coloplast Corp $1,100 Pelvic Floor Repair
$1,027 		FEMALE INCONTINENCE
$72
Medline Industries, Inc. $550
$550
ACell, Inc. $213
$213
Other $1,395 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$166 		Orilissa
$119 		Myosure
$107 		Surgical Energy Products
$101 		BOTOX
$95 		Other
$807
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $3,596
Food and Beverage $2,973
Education $216
Gift $11

Biography

Dr. Carol Mitchell-Springer is an urology (urinary tract disease) and gynecology specialist in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Mitchell-Springer attended Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University for residency. Her areas of expertise include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). She is professionally affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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