- Provider90691Dr. Nicholas is a board-certified, fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. Dr. Nicholas graduated in the top ten percent of her medical school class from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing her general surgery residency, she trained under Dr. Alejandro Gandsas at Luminis Health for her bariatric surgery fellowship. Dr. Nicholas is excited to bring her extensive knowledge and expertise to the Lanham office. Her services include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric band removal, and general surgery. The Luminis Health Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgery Program is nationally accredited by the American College of Surgeons and given Level 1 facility distinction. This ensures our program meets specific standards of care for weight loss operations. Our comprehensive program is designed to ensure you have successful, safe surgery, and maintain your results for years to come.American Board of Surgery | Surgery (General Surgery)Fellowship - Anne Arundel Medical Center, Internship - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center, Residency - Western Reserve Hospital, Medical School - West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Undergraduate - University of Illinois at Champaign, Medical School - West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineEnglishBariatric Surgery0
- Why Luminis Health?At Luminis Health, we have an all-women urogynecology team — including nurses, specialists, surgeons and assistants. We listen to you and offer on-site exams and tests. Then, we outline a path forward that addresses your concerns and treatment wishes.We know many women suffer in silence, unsure of whether their symptoms are a "normal" part of the aging or post-baby experience. You may feel embarrassed about your pelvic health issues. That's why we offer initial consults that provide you privacy, support and education. Our goal is for you to leave feeling informed and empowered.It's time to embrace life without painful and limiting pelvic health symptoms.ConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhat is Urogynecology?Although you can't see them, women's pelvic muscles are powerhouses. The pelvis supports the bladder and bowel, as well as sexual and reproductive organs.That's why many women with pelvic problems need providers who specialize in both female sexual and reproductive health and the urinary and digestive systems. Enter the urogynecologist: an expert in women's pelvic health.0
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Cosmetic Surgery?Here at Luminis Health Plastic Surgery, our consults provide a meaningful conversation where we come together with you to create a surgical plan tailored to your needs. When you have input into the process, your experience is better — and so are your outcomes.That collaborative approach doesn't end when your tummy tuck or breast lift is complete. We work closely with other health care providers to help you receive comprehensive care, and we equip you with the tools to lead a healthy, active life.Want to learn more about whether cosmetic surgery is right for you? Schedule a time to meet with our team and get all your questions answered.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageAdvanced Cosmetic & Aesthetic SurgeryLuminis Health offers nonsurgical and surgical cosmetic procedures to help you look and feel your best.If you're seeking long-lasting changes targeting aesthetics, symmetry or proportion—cosmetic surgery can help you achieve the results you want.Top-Notch Expertise in Plastic SurgeryThe surgeons of Luminis Health Plastic Surgery have received world-class training in plastic surgery, including reconstructive and microsurgical techniques. This training makes us experts at performing delicate procedures with precision and aesthetic judgment.With a surgery that's so personal, having a plastic surgeon who stays at the forefront of advancements in the field is critically important. We're always learning more about the best techniques, equipment and technology to bring you ideal results you can be satisfied with for years to come.0
- General Page - Tier 2The Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) gives you the expertise and opportunities you need to advance your career in the specialized field of breast surgery. Our breast specialists evaluate and manage over 600+ patients with recently diagnosed breast cancer per year. As a fellow in the program, you will have the opportunity to perform surgical procedures including nipple-sparing, skin-sparing and aesthetically flat-closure mastectomies, wire-localized and ultrasound-guided partial mastectomies, oncoplastic partial mastectomies, nipple explorations, sentinel node and completion axillary node dissections, assist in reconstructive procedures and see an extensive variety of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions in clinic. Fellows will be taught partial mastectomies with wire localization, non-wire localization systems (ie localizer), and intra-operative localization as well as receive extensive experience in ultrasound-guided procedures. Our approach to teaching is no different than our approach to patient care: kind and supportive. We train our fellows to provide outstanding patient care, advocate for patients and their families, be on the forefront of breast disease research and to become national leaders in breast surgical care. Goals As a fellow in our Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship program you will have the ability to: Provide superb and compassionate clinical care Foster a lifelong commitment to innovation and breast disease research Direct and understand the many facets and multidisciplinary aspects of a Breast Center Provide leadership for colleagues, Breast Center teams, government agencies, and insurance companies to improve breast disease care Advocate for your patients Articulate research, clinical and patient information in a collaborative and carefully planned manner0
- Why Choose Luminis Health?Our expert back, neck and spine team takes a “conservative first" approach. But you're in good hands with our expert, board-certified spine surgeons available if spine surgery is needed. We'll support you and your family along each step of your treatment and recovery. Choose us because we offer:A specialized spine center. Our comprehensive care team includes physiatrists, pain specialists and spine surgeons. Each year, thousands of people come to us for help with back, neck and spine problems. That makes us one of Maryland's busiest spine programs. Many of these patients get better with treatments like exercise and injections. But if you do need spine surgery, we have the expertise you need.Easy, fast access to care. With our SpineTODAY program, you can often get an appointment the same day. Our team quickly determines how urgent your problem is by evaluating your symptoms.Treatments tailored to your needs. Our team guides you through a treatment plan that's tailor-made for you. Plus, our nurse navigator helps coordinate every step of your journeyConditionConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhen your back or neck hurts, it seems like you hurt all over — even simple activities are painful. But you don't have to live that way. We provide the specialized care you need, giving you the best chance for a full recovery. And the sooner you get treatment, the sooner you'll feel better.Common Back, Neck and Spine ProblemsMost of us experience back pain at some point in life. In fact, it's the most common reason for visiting a doctor. Fortunately, most back pain causes aren't serious. Symptoms usually improve with treatments like heat or cold packs, over-the-counter pain medications, exercise and physical therapy.The spine care team at Luminis Health Orthopedics can pinpoint what's causing your back or neck pain. From there, we can help you develop a personalized treatment plan to help you with conditions like:Acute muscular neck pain or lower back pain.Degenerative disc disease.Compression fracture.Herniated disc.Lower back strain.Overuse injuries.Sciatica.Spinal stenosis.Scoliosis, spondylolisthesis and spinal deformity.New symptoms from prior spine surgery.We'll improve your pain, so you can get your life back on track.0
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