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Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1980)
Professional interests include: cancer, sleep apnea, neck surgery, and more.
3485 S. Bond Avenue Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97239

Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD is a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR specializing in plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare and UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

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Office Locations

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
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3270 Sw Pavilion Loop Second Floor, Suite 250
Portland, OR 97239
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OHSU Healthcare

3485 S. Bond Avenue Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-5355
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In The News 

“Though conducted within the military health system, the limited-duration opioid protocol is "absolutely applicable" to otolaryngology practices outside the military, said Mark K. Wax, MD, of Oregon...”—"Short-Duration Opioid Protocol Feasible for Tonsillectomy", MedPage Today, September 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

free fascial flap reconstruction

In 2023, Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD performed more free fascial flap reconstruction procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Top 25%

By Volume:

reconstructive surgery
tissue transfer
wound repair

In 2013, Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD performed more reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 38
microsurgery 16
plastic surgery procedures 32
reconstructive surgery 32
tissue transfer 32
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

microsurgery 27
plastic surgery procedures 51
reconstructive surgery 51
tissue transfer 51
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 13
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 11
doctor visit 39
excision 11
lymph node procedures 11
microsurgery 23
neck surgery 11
plastic surgery procedures 53
reconstructive surgery 53
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 11
tissue transfer 53
vascular procedures 11
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, microsurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 46
microsurgery 16
plastic surgery procedures 13
reconstructive surgery 29
tissue transfer 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 34
microsurgery 15
plastic surgery procedures 40
reconstructive surgery 55
tissue transfer 55
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 34
Dementia 17
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and microsurgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 39
microsurgery 31
plastic surgery procedures 38
reconstructive surgery 55
tissue transfer 55
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, microsurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 15
doctor visit 12
excision 15
lymph node procedures 15
microsurgery 30
neck surgery 15
plastic surgery procedures 30
reconstructive surgery 48
tissue transfer 48
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
microsurgery 15
plastic surgery procedures 23
reconstructive surgery 38
tissue transfer 38
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 33
Dementia 22
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, tissue transfer and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

microsurgery 28
plastic surgery procedures 16
reconstructive surgery 28
tissue transfer 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and microsurgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

microsurgery 29
plastic surgery procedures 30
reconstructive surgery 42
tissue transfer 42
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

microsurgery 23
plastic surgery procedures 37
reconstructive surgery 60
tissue transfer 60
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Portland, OR were reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

dissection 13
doctor visit 32
excision 13
lymph node procedures 13
microsurgery 23
neck surgery 13
plastic surgery procedures 33
reconstructive surgery 44
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 11
tissue transfer 44
vascular procedures 11
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 29
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 5
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 16
85 and over 1
Less than 65 8
65 to 74 36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 4
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1980)

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Kenneth Wax, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare
UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Cook Incorporated $5,940 Cook-Swartz
$5,940
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $4,650 CMF
$4,650
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $1,275 CMF
$1,096 		TRUMATCH
$86 		NA
$33 		MATRIXMIDFACE
$28 		MATRIXWAVE
$24 		Other
$8
Baxter Healthcare $716 BioSurgery - Microsurgery
$205 		Baxter
$124 		Surgical Care - Microsurgery
$120
$268
KLS Martin L.P. $293
$293
Other $600 MAXFACE
$201 		AVANCE NERVE GRAFT
$101 		NA
$57 		AxoGuard Nerve Protector
$33 		Cook-Swartz
$19 		Other
$189
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $5,455
Consulting Fee $5,135
Food and Beverage $2,191
Travel and Lodging $692

Biography

Dr. Mark Wax's areas of specialization are plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. His areas of clinical interest consist of sleep apnea, head and neck cancer, and melanoma. Dr. Wax is professionally affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. Dr. Wax has an open panel in Portland, OR according to OHSU Healthcare.

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