- Why Choose Luminis Health for Revisional Weight Loss Surgery?We walk you through your options, explaining the risks and benefits, and why we recommend one approach over another. If we think you would improve with nonsurgical options, we ensure you get the treatment you need. We'll give you all the details, so you'll know what to expect before, during and after surgery.Luminis Health is a leader in life-changing weight loss surgery. Our patients' safety is our number one priority. We work as a team to choose the option with the lowest risk and the best overall outcome for each individual patient.After your revisional surgery, we monitor your recovery closely during the first year and beyond. We help you adjust your diet and reintroduce activities to ensure your success.Our team stays up to date on the latest advances and evidence in bariatric surgery and recovery. We're always looking for new, minimally invasive techniques to get our patients back in the game earlier.In fact, we're the only health organization in Maryland to offer one-anastomosis gastric bypass. Also called OAGB, it's a new form of surgery that can mean better outcomes to the roux-en-y surgery for some patients.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWeight loss surgery is supposed to give you a new lease on life. It's supposed to mean enjoying being active with loved ones and feeling good in your body again.In a small number of patients, however, a single weight loss surgery doesn't turn out as expected. That doesn't mean that weight loss surgery won't work. It just means there have been some unexpected bumps on your road to health.Our bariatric surgeons at Luminis Health are experts in revisional weight loss surgery. They correct problems with a previous weight loss surgery with a tailored approach.What Happens in Revisional Bariatric Surgery?We tailor each revisional bariatric surgery to your concerns. The surgeon may need to remove a faulty lap band or another device, for example. Or, the team may need to redo a gastric bypass using a more advanced technique, for example.
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Breast ReconstructionAt Luminis Health Plastic Surgery, we offer comprehensive care. We work with you before and after surgery to make sure you're in the best possible position to have a successful breast reconstruction experience. For example, if you currently smoke — which increases the risk of complications — we can work with you on strategies to quit.Our high level of collaboration with the other medical professionals you're seeing ensures everyone on your health care team is on the same page. Not only is this convenient for you, but it also leads to the greatest possible outcomes for your health and well-being.If you'd like to learn more about breast reconstruction, contact us today to get all your questions answered.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageSurviving breast cancer doesn't have to mean major surgery or disfigurement. Advances in plastic surgery provide many options for breast reconstruction. Our plastic surgeons are experts in breast reconstructive surgery. We work closely with Luminis Health breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and radiologists. This means you have a comprehensive team with advanced training in surgical oncology and breast surgery. Why Get Breast Reconstructive Surgery Breast reconstruction is optional. There are women who choose to “go flat" or wear a breast prosthesis. Others choose reconstructive surgery because it helps them feel like themselves after cancer treatment. You may take the opportunity to either augment your breast size or have a breast reduction if you've long suffered from chronic neck and back pain. There is no one right choice. By talking with one of our surgeons at Luminis Health Plastic Surgery, you can learn more about the factors involved. This helps you make the best decision for you. Patient Story - Dr. Nikki Ham "I want other women to know that they can ask questions, they can learn about their options, and that they are the decision maker." Luminis Health Breast Surgery patient Dr. Nikki Ham spoke with ABC 7 news about her experience with a double mastectomy and reconstruction, watch her story here.
- Why Luminis HealthLuminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center offers Emergency Room (ER) areas that focus on substance abuse, psychiatric issues or a combination of both. Plus, we offer a dedicated pediatric ER that can help adolescents and teens in crisis.We'll find out what's going on and plan the best steps for you.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhen you're going through a psychiatric or substance use crisis, you want and need help right away.We know mental and behavioral health care isn't always easy to find. Or if you find it, it's not available when you need it. Or it's not within easy reach.That's why at Luminis Health we make your mental health our priority. We have the mental and behavioral health care you need, when you need it and where you need it.
- Why Luminis Health?We want you to feel valued and seen. Our urgent care staff won't stop until you get the help you need.We provide a separate waiting area for your family and loved ones while your team takes care of you and provide coordinated follow-up care.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhat if you're having mental or behavioral health concerns that aren't at crisis levels? You're not having suicidal thoughts and you're not a danger to yourself or others.You may have symptoms like anxiety and depression that have worsened, and you need immediate help without the wait for a doctor's appointment.Our Behavioral Health Urgent Care can help. It's a walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary.It's dedicated to nothing but mental and behavioral health.
- Why Choose Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute?Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute’s team of experts in primary care provides comprehensive health assessments, health care management and coordination of care, with 24/7 phone access to the medical team. In addition to medical care, we provide emotional, social and volunteer support, which can include check-in phone calls, one-on-one companionship, respite breaks for caregivers, and veteran salutes to service. All volunteers are thoroughly screened and go through extensive training. We can help you anticipate the concerns likely to arise as your illness progresses and offer guidance on advance care planning and navigating the health care system. We are here to offer you the resources and support you and your family need to maintain the best quality of life.ServiceConditions/Services/Treatments PageLuminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute Elder Care Program Our program is for individuals with serious illness who need coordinated care and guidance. Older individuals living with serious illnesses often find themselves in an unending cycle of health crises that lead from home to the hospital to rehabilitation and back home again. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners and social workers are experts in providing coordinated geriatric and comfort care, and guidance to improve quality of life. We care for individuals and families throughout Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County, Maryland. We help ensure that those who often “fall through the cracks” of the health care system—those who have difficulty traveling to office appointments and for whom treatment is becoming less effective—receive the care and attention they need when and where they need it.
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