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Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD

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

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: endocrine surgery, parathyroid surgery, thyroid surgery, and more.

1111 Ne 99th Avenue Suite 101
Portland, OR 97220

(503) 488-2626

Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD is an otolaryngologist in Portland, OR specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD is affiliated with The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Legacy Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1111 Ne 99th Avenue Suite 101
Portland, OR 97220

Address:

24076 Se Stark Street Suite 230
Gresham, OR 97030

Some issues Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, 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.

doctor visit	89
ear procedures	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	51

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

doctor visit	334
ear procedures	92
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65
nosebleed treatment	15

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	31
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	172
ear procedures	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	186

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	38
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	204
ear procedures	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	23
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	207
ear procedures	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	204
ear procedures	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	24
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	219
ear procedures	22
immunotherapy	103
injections	103
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	189
ear procedures	31
immunotherapy	43
injections	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portland, OR were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

CT scan	12
doctor visit	217
ear procedures	38
immunotherapy	89
injections	89
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
nosebleed treatment	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Female	93
Male	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Otolaryngology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carrie Maiorana Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Oregon Clinic

Providence Portland Medical Center

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Legacy Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$216 NAVIGATION $98	Laryngology $94	TruDi $13	Rhinology $10
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$156 Propel $156
Medtronic, Inc.	$119 Propel $119
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$88 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $88
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$85 FUSION $85
Other	$242 Otology $85	ENT $54	MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $32	Olympus ENT Rigid Scopes $29	$42

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$905

Biography

Dr. Carrie Brown's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). After completing medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She is especially interested in thyroid surgery, allergy testing, and sinus surgery. Dr. Brown's distinctions include: Recipient, National Institute of Health (NIH) Training Grant and Member, Benjamin Rush Honor Society, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her professional affiliations include Providence Portland Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center.