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Delivering Your Baby
Delivering Your Baby at Luminis HealthWhen you deliver your baby at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC), you're in a private room surrounded by a supportive team. Your care team responds to your preferences and needs, whether that's low intervention or close monitoring. If you have a doula, we welcome them as a valuable member of your care team.Of course, babies don't always follow birth plans. Our advanced OB-GYN specialists are always on hand. Should your child need a stay in our modern neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), we've got that covered, too.We treat your family as guests, offering fold-out beds and comfortable baby snuggling areas. And while you're with us, we set you and your baby up for success — from early hearing assessments to advice on feeding, changing, and bathing your baby. (It's starting to feel real isn't it?) Preregister for Your BirthYour birth may be months away, but we recommend you get the paperwork out of the way now. By filling out information like your insurance, address, and emergency contact information now, you won't have to think about it when the exciting day comes. We'll just need to briefly check your insurance card and ID when you arrive.Pre-registering ahead of time helps you feel more prepared for delivery. You can preregister for your birth at any time during your pregnancy by completing this online form.Click here to learn about the benefits of pre-registering for your birth at LHAAMC.
Delivering Your Baby
Delivering Your Baby
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General Page - Tier 2
We want to encourage you, as a patient at Luminis Health, to speak openly with your health care team, take part in your treatment choices, and promote your own safety by being well informed and involved in your care. Because we want you to be a partner in your care, we want you to know your rights as well as your responsibilities during your stay at our hospital. We invite you and your family to be active members of your care team. Descargar derechos de los pacientes de AAMC y aviso de no discriminación.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: Receive considerate, respectful, and compassionate care. Receive safe care without neglect and abuse. Abuse includes verbal, mental, physical or sexual abuse. An exam and treatment for emergency medical conditions and labor. Be free from restraints and seclusion unless needed for safety. Know the names and jobs of the people taking care of you if staff safety is not a concern. Have respect shown for your personal values, beliefs, and wishes. Be called by your proper name and pronoun of choice in an environment that maintains your dignity. Be treated without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, language, or your ability to pay.  Have a family member or person of your choice and your personal doctor notified of your admission to the hospital. Receive a list of protective and advocacy services when needed. Ask for a cost estimate of your care if it does not slow down your care. Receive information in a way that you understand for free. This may include:  Sign language and someone who speaks and understands your language Other formats like large print, braille, audio recordings, and computer files  Vision, speech, hearing, and other temporary aids as needed Receive information from your doctor about your diagnosis, prognosis, test results, and outcomes of care.  Access your medical records according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  Be involved in decisions about your care including your discharge plan. You will be told of your discharge in a timely manner. Before your discharge, you will receive information about follow-up care.  Be screened, assessed, and treated for pain. Refuse care. We are not responsible for any medical issues that occur if you refuse care.  Let someone stay with you ( see our visitation policy). You may choose who may visit you. You may also change your mind about who may visit. Choose someone to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. Make or change an advance directive. We can give you information on advance directives. We can also help you complete an advance directive if you do not have one. Give written permission before receiving non-emergency care. We will tell you the benefits and risks of the care. We will advise you of options, along with benefits and risks if any. Agree or refuse to take part in medical research. Agreeing or refusing will not affect your care.   Allow or refuse any images of you for reasons other than your care.  Expect privacy and confidentiality in care discussions and treatments. You have the right to a copy of your medical records and to request changes to those records. You have the right to request who has seen your personal health information. Contact Medical Records for more information.  Receive a copy of the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.  Discuss ethical issues with the Ethics Service. The operator or staff can call the Ethics Service for you.  Receive spiritual services from Staff Chaplains or your own clergy by calling the operator or asking staff to assist you.  File a complaint and have the complaint reviewed. Filing a complaint will not affect your care. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or department manager if you have a concern. You may also contact our Patient Relations team at  443-481-6890 or [email protected]. If your concern is not resolved to your liking, you may also contact: Maryland Department of Health Office of Health Care Quality         7120 Samuel Morse Drive, Second Floor Columbia, MD 21046 410-402-8015 or 877-402-8218 Maryland Department of Health website The Joint Commission The preferred method for submitting a complaint to the Joint Commission is online using the Joint Commission's safety event reporting form. Mail: Office of Quality and Patient Safety            The Joint Commission           One Renaissance Boulevard            Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181  The care you receive depends partially on you. Therefore, in addition to the Patient’s Rights, you have certain responsibilities. These responsibilities are presented to you in the spirit of mutual trust and respect.  YOU ARE EXPECTED TO: Give complete and accurate information, including your full name, address, telephone number, date of birth, Social Security number, insurance carrier and employer when it is required. Provide the hospital or your doctor with a copy of your advance directive if you have one. Provide complete and accurate information about your health and medical history. This includes your current condition, past illnesses, hospital stays, medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and any other matters of your health, including perceived safety risks. Ask questions when you do not understand information or instructions. If you believe you cannot follow your treatment plan, you are responsible for telling your doctor. You are responsible for outcomes if you do not follow the care/treatment plan. Actively participate in your pain management plan and let your doctors and nurses know how well it’s working. Leave valuables at home. Bring only necessary items for your hospital stay. You are responsible for your own belongings.    Treat all hospital staff, other patients, and visitors with courtesy and respect; follow all hospital rules and safety regulations; and be mindful of noise levels, privacy, and number of visitors. Threats will not be tolerated. Provide complete and accurate information about your health insurance coverage and pay your bills on time. Keep appointments, be on time, and call if you cannot keep your appointments. Not take pictures or record staff in any way without their permission. Most importantly, it’s your responsibility to inform us if you believe any of your rights have been or may be violated. You may do this at any time by calling our Patient Relations team at 443-481-6890 .
Patient Rights
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General Page - Tier 2
Contact Us Medical Staff Services Luminis Health – Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doctors Community Hospital, J. Kent McNew and Pathways 2000 Medical Parkway Suite 203, Annapolis MD 21403 Phone: 443-481-4150 or 301-552-8130 Fax: 443-481-4151 Email:  [email protected] Medical Staff Office Medical Staff Services [email protected] Credentials and Medical Executive Questions Expirables Compliance Electronic Death Certificate Access Dues Privilege Modification Resignations/ Retirement /Emeritus Request Affiliation Verifications and Good Standing Letters If you are an insurance company or credentialing professional that needs an affiliation verification letter, https://hub.veritystream.cloud/app/38589/Verification Central Verification Office [email protected] Application Request – Pre-App, Initial and Reappointment Updating practice information Provider Enrollment [email protected] Delegated Credentialing Shape Medical Staff Office Quality [email protected] FPPE OPPE Risk Management – Claims History [email protected] Employed Providers Claims History Request Case Log Request Call Health Information Management (HIM): 443-481-1000 , Resources , Medical Staff Leadership Michael Webb, MD Michael Webb, MD Medical Staff President, LHAAMC Not Pictured: William Hicks, MD William Hicks, MD Medical Staff President, LHDCMC Cristina Feather, MD Cristina Feather, MD Medical Staff Vice President, LHAAMC Daniel Hayward, MD Daniel Hayward, MD Medical Staff Vice President, LHDCMC
The Medical Staff Services Department is here to support our providers. Medical Staff Professionals are the gatekeepers of patient safety, by ensuring high quality patient care through the credentialing, privileging, and ongoing evaluations of healthcare providers. Services we provide: Initial credentialing and re-credentialing of members of the Medical Staff and Advanced Practice Providers as outlined in the Medical Staff BylawsMaintenance of credentialing files to include maintenance of expiring itemsCoordination of provider orientation and IT trainingProvide meeting support for the Medical Executive Committee, the Credentials Committee, and the Department ChairsLiaison between Medical Staff, hospital administration and various departments within the organization
Medical Staff Services
Medical Staff Services
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Super Specialty Parent
We offer comprehensive services you need at every stage of life - from your teenage years through your senior years.
At Luminis Health, we take women's health seriously. From a woman's teenage years to her senior years, we provide advice, support, tests and treatments.Our health care providers are passionate about empowering women to make informed decisions and pursue their big life goals.Your Trusted Partner for Women's HealthLooking for contraception that actually works for you? Pregnant and overwhelmed with both joy and anxiety? Wondering what's up with your painful periods and struggling to get answers? Facing a cancer diagnosis and worried about what it means for your future fertility? Menopausal, and not exactly loving it?Wherever you're at, we'll meet you where you are. We'll take the time to listen to your concerns, and help you understand your symptoms and your treatment options.When you come to Luminis Health, you can expect non-judgmental, compassionate and 100% confidential support.Our experts in all aspects of women's health work together to make sure you get the best care when you need it. It's how we roll. It's what you deserve.
Womens Health
Women's Health
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Provider
Alejandro Gandsas, MD
Alejandro Gandsas
Alejandro Gandsas
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Alex Gandsas, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained expert in the field of bariatric weight loss surgery having performed more than 4,000 procedures. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. As the director of the Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program at Luminis Health, he leads its development and implementation. Dr. Gandsas is passionate about learning, serving as the director of the Residency and Fellowship Programs at Luminis Health. Dr. Gandsas specializes in revisional surgery for weight regain and acid reflux after previous bariatric surgery. He also uses cutting edge technology to perform robotic bariatric surgery. Dr. Gandsas brings years of experience from large academic medical centers, including Johns Hopkins, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He is a leader in the field of bariatric surgery in and out of the operating room having over fifty peer-reviewed manuscripts published, serving as the editor of the Bariatric Times Journal of Surgical Endoscopy, and giving over seventy five lectureships around the world. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and completed his fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
Professor of Surgery, George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC
American Board of Surgery | Surgery (General Surgery)
Fellowship - Duke University Medical Center, Residency - North Oakland Medical Centers, Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Internship - North Oakland Medical Centers, Medical School - Universidad de Buenos Aires
English, Spanish
Bariatric Surgery
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