- 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.)0
- Lung Care, Infectious DiseaseGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAt Luminis Health, your health matters to us every season of the year. In the fall and winter, staying vigilant about your health becomes paramount during the peak of respiratory illness season. During this period, the convergence of various respiratory infections, such as the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, underscores the importance of getting vaccinated. If you want to increase your chances of staying healthy this winter, getting vaccinated is an easy step to take. Getting vaccinated will not only help keep you healthy but can help reduce the spread of illness to others, being admitted to the hospital or experiencing complications associated with these infections. Who is at risk? Flu, RSV and COVID-19 disease are all viruses. High-risk groups for all three viruses include, but are not limited to, adults over 65, very young children, and those with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, neurologic issues, weakened immune systems, and obesity. Women who are pregnant may also be at risk. About vaccines Flu vaccines are available now, so get yours sooner rather than later. It takes two weeks for antibodies to be effective. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months and older receive a flu vaccine and an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine each year, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important during pregnancy and for those at higher risk of serious complications. The flu can also cause pneumonia and complications that can lead to hospitalization and death. You should receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine, even if you had the original series. Data from last season shows that those who received the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine had better protection against illness and hospitalization compared to those who did not get vaccinated. You can get this at the same time as your flu shot. Last year, the FDA approved the first RSV vaccines for everyone ages 75 and older, adults ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, and pregnant women 32 through 36 weeks’ gestation. The CDC recommends protecting infants younger than 8 months against severe RSV by either vaccination of a pregnant person or by the baby getting the antibody shot (nirsevimab), at birth or just before the RSV season. RSV, which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, can inflame the small airways of the lungs or cause pneumonia—which is a lung infection—in children younger than one year. The CDC says that each year in the United States, an estimated 58,000 children younger than five years old are hospitalized due to RSV infection. Many people don’t realize that, in addition, approximately 177,000 older adults are hospitalized annually with RSV and 14,000 of them die — which highlights the importance of prevention. When to get vaccinated Flu: It’s best to get vaccinated in the fall, as the respiratory virus season typically begins in October and peaks between December and March. Schedule your flu shot with Luminis Health today. COVID-19: The new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is available now. RSV: The RSV vaccine can be received at any time, but the CDC recommends getting it in late summer or early fall. Pregnant individuals should receive the RSV vaccine between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy, ideally between September and January. For infants, administration of antibodies is recommended from October through March. What you can do You’ve heard this before, but truthfully, these are the best ways to protect yourself from serious illness this fall: Wash your hands often. Keep your hands off your face. Avoid close contact with sick people. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Stay home when you are sick. In addition, experts agree that getting vaccinated will help keep you from being hospitalized for severe illness and will make more hospital beds available for those who really need them. And if you do get sick, Luminis Health is here for you. You can connect with a Luminis Health medical provider on your mobile device from anywhere in the state — even the comfort of your home — with Luminis Health CareConnectNow. Visit LuminisHealth.org/CareConnectNow to schedule an appointment. Illness Who is Eligible? When Should I get it? Flu Everyone six months and older September/October COVID Everyone six months and older Now RSV Adults age 75 or older and adult ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV Late Summer/Early Fall RSV (pregnancy) Pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy September through January RSV antibodies (Infants) Infants younger than 8 months October through March0
- Why Depend on Us for Joint Replacement Rehabilitation?We're dedicated to getting you back on your feet as safely and quickly as possible after your knee or hip replacement surgery. You should choose us because:We're part of Maryland's top joint replacement program. More patients in Maryland choose Luminis Health for joint replacement surgery. That kind of volume gives us a wealth of experience guiding patients like you through recovery.Our physical therapists specialize in joint replacement. Helping people who've had joint replacement surgery achieve optimal results is our sole focus. Because of that narrow focus, our physical therapists are experts in all aspects of recovery after joint replacement. We use all types of treatment techniques, including hands-on techniques, to help improve movement in your joint. And we advise you on wound care, post-op precautions and how to safely resume activity. Plus we'll customize a rehab program specifically for you. Altogether, this gives you the best chance of reaching your goals for life after your surgery.We'll work seamlessly with the rest of your care team. Unlike other clinics, our physical therapists stay in touch with your surgeon. This ensures you get the most appropriate care during each stage of your recovery. We can securely send photos of your incision to your surgeon through your electronic chart. We'll also work closely with the nurse navigator who coordinates your care.We'll help you connect with patients like yourself. Research shows that patients who take part in group rehabilitation end up better off than those who attend traditional rehab. For example, they report less pain, have greater range of motion in the joint and experience increased quadriceps strength, too. We've suspended knee and hip replacement groups during COVID, but we plan to offer them again soon.We have clinics in many locations. Because you can choose from any of our clinics, you won't have to travel too far for rehab.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWe help you prepare for and recover after hip or knee replacement surgery. We offer an outpatient home safety assessment prior to your surgery and one to two post-op home visits to help you transition back to your home, along with personalized exercise programs. Following your in-home visits, you're scheduled in one of our outpatient physical therapy clinics for the remainder of your post-op therapy.Physical Therapy for Joint ReplacementPain and stiffness from advanced hip or knee arthritis can bring your active life to a grinding halt. And while joint replacement surgery can restore your ability to move pain free, it takes work on your part to get the most benefit.The physical therapists in our joint replacement program are pros at coaching you through the process. We'll get you in shape for surgery and create a safe, personalized post-op exercise program to shorten your recovery time. The exercises play a key role in strengthening muscles, improving balance and regaining maximum range of motion.0
- Provider13884656My number one goal is for patients to return to their pre-injury status so they can resume the activities they are passionate about, whether that be work or play!Risa Reid, MD, is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist practicing at Luminis Health. Dr. Reid has advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Her clinical interests include hand and wrist fractures, ligament injuries, nerve problems, tendon injuries, and arthritis. "It is important to understand how important the hand is in each patient's daily life. I strive to create an environment in which the patient and surgeon are a team. I believe in educating and empowering my patients so that they can be an active participant in their own care. My number one goal is for patients to return to their pre-injury status so they can resume the activities they are passionate about, whether that be work or play! " Dr. Reid enjoys being active, competitive board games, watching movies, reading a good book, and tasty food. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore new places with her husband.Fellowship - University of Washington School of Medicine, Residency - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Medical School - University of Virginia School of MedicineEnglishFractures, Tendon and nerve injury, Wrist arthroscopy, Trauma, Tendonitis, Trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contracture, Arthritis (including CMC and DRUJ arthroplasty), Nerve compression (including open and endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome)Orthopedics0
- Provider76111Dr. Gelfand is the executive medical director of the Orthopedic Service Line at Luminis Health, where he oversees comprehensive orthopedic care across the health system. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Gelfand earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1988 and his medical degree from the Health Sciences Center at Syracuse in 1992. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Gelfand completed his residency in orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, followed by a fellowship in upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Syracuse in 1998. His professional journey then took him to Annapolis, where he has made significant contributions to orthopedic medicine, focusing on the care of the shoulder, elbow and hand. His expertise includes joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture care and microvascular procedures. An innovator in his field, Dr. Gelfand holds several U.S. patents and has designed medical devices widely used in treating shoulder and elbow injuries. In 2005, he founded The Helping Hands Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides international humanitarian relief through surgical and educational missions. The foundation partners with Anne Arundel Medical Center to facilitate reconstructive procedures for patients from developing countries. Dr. Gelfand's contributions to medicine and humanitarian efforts were recognized in 2012 when he was honored as the Young Alumnus of the Year at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s 137th College of Medicine Alumni Reunion. He is a member of the Luminis Health Board of Trustees, marking a historic first as a physician in this role. Outside his professional life, Dr. Gelfand enjoys cycling and running. He showcased his endurance as part of Teamdoc2doc in the Race Across America 2010, where his team finished second in the grueling cross-country bicycle race. When not engaged in sports, he treasures time with his wife, Christina, also an orthopedic surgeon, and their four children.American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Surgery of the HandInternship - Lennox Hill Hospital, Residency - Lennox Hill Hospital, Fellowship - SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Medical School - State University of New York at SyracuseEnglishOrthopedics0
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