- Location229096tel:(410) 268-88621106 Annapolis Rd, Ste 130, Odenton, MD 21113Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Foot and Ankle, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder, Hip and Knee, Spine, General Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Orthotics
- Why Choose Luminis Health Imaging for Your CT ScanWe're accredited by the top body in the U.S. for imaging, the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation means our equipment, training and practices measure up to the gold standard.We'll always use the lowest dose of radiation to show the parts of your body your doctor needs to see. That's why we've signed on to the Image Wisely and Image Gently pledges. These programs, led by the ACR, help us stay at the forefront of safe radiology testing.If you're booking a lung screening or calcium scoring test, you can book using our simple online system. (Or give us a call if you prefer!) We also offer convenient evening and weekend appointments.ServiceConditions/Services/Treatments PageA CT scan is an imaging technology to see inside your body. CT scans can show bones, joints, organs, blood vessels — pretty much everything!CT scans can reveal the cause of your symptoms. They can find problems in the body before they cause any symptoms. They can also help doctors see whether cancer is going away with treatment.How Does a CT Scan Work?CT imaging uses radiation beams to produce images. Tissue, bone and other structures in the body absorb the radiation in different amounts. A computer analyzes the radiation beams as they pass through to the other side to form images.While an x-ray uses a single radiation beam, a CT scan takes that x-ray beam and moves it in a circle around the body. This is why CT machines are doughnut shaped. CT scans capture more detailed, 3D images, compared to x-rays.Besides diagnosing a broad range of conditions, CT radiology scans are useful for people without symptoms. They can reveal early signs of heart problems and lung cancer, and help you avoid a health crisis. CT Scans Can Help You Reduce Your Heart Attack RiskJust like plaque can build up around your teeth, plaque can build up in the arteries. But the consequence is much worse — plaque in the arteries can cause heart disease and heart attacks.Calcium scoring uses low-dose CT technology to see the arteries in the heart. The radiologist can then measure the amount of calcium in the arteries. Calcium is an important part of plaque.If you have a moderate to high calcium score, your doctor may recommend medications as well as lifestyle changes. CT Scans Can Find Lung Cancer EarlyAmerica's top lung experts recommend low-dose CT lung screening for long-term or heavy smokers between ages 50 and 80. This gives doctors a chance to find lung tumors when they're small and contained to one area. For cancer, early detection is good. Doctors can use less intense treatments. And treatments are much more likely to work when we find cancer early.How do you know if you smoke enough to need lung screening? Multiply your average number of packs in a day by the years you've been smoking. If you get 20 or more, you qualify. (As an example, someone who smokes a pack a day for at least 20 years should check their lungs. So should someone who smokes a half pack a day for at least 40 years.)
- General Page - Tier 2Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center visitor hours are 8 am – 8pm.For the safety of children, no children under 12 years of age are allowed as visitors. Exceptions are allowed for children with a parent admitted for an extended period of time or end-of-life.Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center welcomes care partners and support persons for all patients.LHDCMC reserves the right to limit visitation to one care partner or support person per patient in areas where it is difficult to follow social distance guidelines:Observation Units – Telemetry and 2 EastAny semi-private room End of Life:Only two care partners in the Emergency DepartmentIf the health care team deems the patient is at the end of life, the care team will contact the family.End-of-life care partners may remain at the bedside until the patient has expired, 24/7.An adult must be with minors under 18.As a patient and family centered organization, we will continue to review and update our visitation guidelines and practices as the situation changes.Definitions:Care Partners – Any person(s) who plays a significant role in an individual’s life. This may include family or a person(s) not legally related to the individual. Family members include spouses, domestic partners, and significant others. Care partners may be individuals with a continued legal, genetic and/or emotional relationship as defined by the patient.Support Person – For patients with disabilities, support persons provide personal, behavioral and/or communication support not otherwise provided in a hospital setting. A support person may be appropriate for, but is not limited to, patients with intellectual, developmental, physical, or neurocognitive disabilities. A support person may include, but is not limited to a family member, personal care assistant and/or disability service provider.General guidelines for all approved care partners and/or support persons:Care partners should be 12 years and older, unless the visit is for the end of life. An adult must accompany minors under 18 years old. The adult cannot be the patient.Universal masking is no longer required in any Luminis Health facility. Luminis Health has shifted to optional masking for all staff, patients, and visitors. All care partners and support persons will be required to wash or sanitize their hands throughout their visit. Patients and visitors who prefer to wear a mask while in our facility may do so. Patients may also request that their care team wear masks.Caring for and protecting our patients, care partners, employees and the community is of the utmost importance. All care partners and support persons will be required to wash or sanitize their hands throughout their visit. Eating is permitted in patient rooms but not permitted in patient care areas or waiting areas.Clergy of any denomination may visit a patient (COVID-19 positive or negative) at any time at the request of the patient.Patients who are 21 years of age or under may have a parent or guardian with them.Support persons who serve as a surrogate decision maker, including power of attorney or court-appointed guardianship for a patient, and need to be physically present to engage in the decision making process is permitted 24 hours daily.Hospital guests with an official governmental function may be present.Confirmed or suspected COVID-19All care partners or support persons are welcome during designated visiting hours.The care partner or support person will be required to put on personal protective equipment (PPE), provided by the nursing team, which will include a gown, gloves, and a surgical mask. A member of the hospital care team will assist in PPE use., FAQs How can family and friends stay in touch with their loved ones and the health care team? Hospital staff will reach out to a designated care partner, as agreed to by the patient, to communicate about the patient’s condition. In addition, hospital staff will help you in communicating directly with the patient. What if my loved one or I need health care for other illnesses or injury? We will continue to serve and care for the needs of all patients. We are committed to providing essential health services and to caring for our community. Resources MD DOD and DOH Notice - Support Persons for Individuals with Disabilities MD DOD and DOH Notice - Support Persons for Individuals with Disabilities - Spanish MD DOD and DOH Notice Access to Support for Patients with Disabilities MD DOD and DOH Notice Access to Healthcare Facilities - Spanish Luminis Health Visitation Policy for Patients with Disabilities Luminis Health Visitation Policy for Patients with Disabilities - Spanish Additional requests will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the administrator on call. We appreciate your understanding during these extraordinary times. We are confident that together we will continue to deliver the highest quality of care.
- SpecialtyHow We Help Heal Broken Hearts Keeping your heart healthy is our top priority, and we're proud to offer the best care in the region. We perform thousands of cardiac procedures each year, and we're the area's preferred hospital for heart attack care. Luminis Health is here when you need us most, for everything from life-saving treatment to preventive heart care. We're known for: Nationally recognized care. The American College of Cardiology recognizes Luminis Health for our commitment to hospital care for heart patients. We appear on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals." Treatments recognized and awarded by the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® program awarded Luminis Health for outstanding performance and care when treating heart attack patients. We are one of only 25% of hospitals in the nation qualified to perform emergency cardiac catheterization. Emergency life-saving heart attack care. The Maryland Institute of Emergency Medicine Services Systems designates Luminis Health a Certified Intervention Center for emergency heart attack care. This means we're the area's preferred hospital for this type of treatment. If you call 911 for a heart attack, we provide life-saving angioplasty within 90 minutes. We exceed Maryland state standards for this care. A dedicated heart center. We offer a dedicated inpatient unit for people with heart conditions, as well as cardiac catheterization labs, a cardiovascular critical care unit and a cardiac rehabilitation center. The latest technology for minimally invasive procedures. With advanced imaging, we can detect heart problems early — and we often treat them with minimally invasive procedures. That means small incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery for you. Commitment to the community. We're dedicated to reducing the heart disease rate in the communities we serve. We now offer more screenings and prevention programs in more locations than ever before.
- SpecialtyWhether you have an emergency, such as appendicitis, or a problem that's been bothering you for some time, like a hernia, the general surgery team at Luminis Health is in your corner. Our general surgeons handle dozens of common — and not-so-common — abdominal issues. With minimally invasive techniques and specialized training, Luminis Health is the area leader in compassionate, effective care for both emergency and elective procedures. What Is General Surgery? In the past, the term “general surgery" meant just that: various procedures performed by a surgeon who had knowledge of the entire body — head to toe. But with today's high-tech equipment and advanced training, it's more effective to have a team of surgeons who specialize in different areas. At Luminis Health, general surgery is divided into two distinct categories: acute care and surgical sub-specialties. Acute-care surgery happens in the emergency department, where our surgeons work on a rotating basis. No matter what time of night or day, there is always a doctor in the hospital ready to perform emergency procedures as needed. Our surgical sub-specialists each have their own niche, providing the best possible care for each patient. They see people in an office setting and perform scheduled surgeries. Specialties include the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, abdominal wall, thyroid, gallbladder and soft-tissue surgery., What to Expect From General Surgery Most of our scheduled surgeries are done on an outpatient basis, meaning you go home the same day. Sometimes your doctor will want you to stay in the hospital for overnight observation. For more-complicated surgeries, like a bowel resection, you may stay in the hospital for several days. Our head of surgery has more than 30 years of experience with advanced laparoscopy and is a pioneer in the field. Our team includes some of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the world. Your surgery may be done under a general anesthetic (meaning you'll be asleep). Your doctor will give you instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including what you can eat and drink beforehand.
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