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Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA

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

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion), thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, and more.

2520 ELISHA AVENUE
Zion, IL 60099

(847) 342-6910

Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA is an otolaryngologist in Zion, IL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and PATIENT FIRST INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2520 ELISHA AVENUE
Zion, IL 60099

Address:

3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago Vamc (556)
North Chicago, IL 60064

Some issues Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

doctor visit	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

doctor visit	88
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

doctor visit	114
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

doctor visit	105
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

doctor visit	97
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

doctor visit	157
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
minimally invasive procedures	88

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

doctor visit	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

doctor visit	121
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

doctor visit	260
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA treated as an otolaryngologist in Zion, IL were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

doctor visit	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	38
Male	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	21
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1989. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1989)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)

PATIENT FIRST INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carol Marie Bier-Laning, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$159 Da Vinci Surgical System $159
Cook Incorporated	$78 Cook Medical Endoscopy $78
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$49 TELESCOPE,HOPKINS,30,3MM, 14CM $49
Celgene Corporation	$22 Abraxane $22
Genentech USA, Inc.	$21 Cotellic $21
Other	$38 AKYNZEO $15	Somatuline Depot 120mg-.5ml $12	SUBSYS $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$368

Biography

Dr. Carol Bier-Laning's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Her areas of expertise include salivary gland surgery, CPAP treatment, and adenoidectomy. Dr. Bier-Laning graduated from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Her professional affiliations include Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Zion, IL.