Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD is a plastic surgeon in Loma Linda, CA specializing in plastic surgery. This provider graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Plastic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda University Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital.
11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
11370 Anderson Street Suite 2100
Loma Linda, CA 92354
250 E. Caroline Street Suite G
San Bernardino, CA 92408
25805 Barton Road Suite 101
Loma Linda, CA 92354
26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373
Flap Reconstruction
Flap reconstruction is a surgical procedure in which healthy tissue is taken (or harvested) from one area of the body, called a donor site, and then transferred to a damaged area, or recipient site. The most common types of tissue used in flap reconstruction are skin, muscle, and a combination of skin and muscle, called musculocutaneous tissue. Flaps are like grafts in that they both involve harvesting and transferring tissue, but they differ in one important way. Flaps are placed onto the recipient site with their own blood supply, whereas grafts are not.
Flaps are used to reconstruct large or deep wounds, as well repair physical deformities. For example, some nasal defects can be corrected using forehead flaps. Another common procedure that uses flaps is breast reconstruction, which is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast after mastectomy (breast removal). The ability to use musculocutaneous tissue makes flaps ideal for this type of reconstructive surgery. In addition, the included blood supply in flaps brings needed oxygen and nutrients to the recipient site, promoting healing.
During flap surgery, an enormous amount of attention needs to be paid to the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). To retain the flap's blood supply, the surgeon might form a pedicle, which is a bridge of tissue and blood vessels that connects the flap to the site it originates from. The flap is connected to its blood supply through this pedicle. It is removed only after the surgical team has made sure that the flap has healed enough to survive without it. This type of flap is called a pedicled flap.
Blood vessels may also be detached from the flap when it is harvested, and then reattached at the new location. Since the flap is not pedicled to its donor site, it is referred to as a free flap. To be able to connect blood vessels with accuracy, surgeons must use very tiny tools and special microscopes. For this reason, this type of flap reconstruction is also often called microvascular flap surgery. One advantage of free or microvascular flaps is that they are ideal for repairing larger areas, like an extensive wound or defect on the leg.
Depending on how involved a patient's flap reconstruction is, they may have to stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure. It may take six to eight weeks for the incisions to heal, and a year or more for the scars to fully fade.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. This provider completed residency at McGill University Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Residency: McGill University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark C. Martin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$116
Irrisept $116 |
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$71
NATRELLE $71 |
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$50
AlloDerm $50 |
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$42
Plastic Surgery $42 |
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$23
Checkpoint Stimulator $23 |
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$37
MAZOR X SYSTEM $22 |
GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $15 |
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Dr. Mark Martin practices plastic surgery. Dr. Martin is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health. Dr. Martin is a graduate of McGill University Faculty of Medicine. For Dr. Martin's professional training, Dr. Martin completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with McGill University.