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Our neurosurgeons are highly-trained experts with a vast knowledge of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
Hearing that you need surgery for a brain tumor or spinal injury can be a shock. The specialists at Luminis Health will walk with you through every step of your treatment, no matter your diagnosis. , Why Choose Luminis Health for Neurosurgery? Our neurosurgery department offers innovative treatments covering a range of brain and spinal diseases and injuries. Here's why you should choose Luminis Health for neurosurgery. We're high-tech, but close to home. We offer many neurosurgical treatments found at major academic medical centers, but in a more intimate environment. Because we're smaller, we can personalize service to your specific needs. We're a "one-stop shop." All the doctors you need to see are on one campus, so you don't have to run all over town for your appointments. That's especially important if you're seeing specialists from different departments. We take a multidisciplinary approach. We work closely with the oncology (cancer) department in treating brain tumors. Your care team may also include ICU doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and nurses. Our minimally-invasive surgical techniques require less downtime. We want to get you up and around and back to living a full life as soon as possible. Many of our patients go home a few days after surgery., What to Expect From Neurosurgery Knowing you need brain or spinal surgery can feel overwhelming. But today's surgical procedures are minimally invasive and don't require as much recovery time as they used to. Your specific treatment will depend on your condition, age, and overall health. Here are some things to keep in mind about brain or spinal surgery: You may or may not need neurosurgery for a spinal problem. You can see an orthopedic spine surgeon for some spinal conditions. However, if the problem is intradural — involving the spinal cord itself — you should see a neurosurgeon. You probably won't need to shave your head. The prep team may shave a tiny strip of hair to make an incision. They will make the incision behind your hairline to keep it covered. We get you up and around as soon as possible. We focus on helping you start your recovery as soon as it’s safe to do so. Often, you’ll begin working with a physical therapist shortly after surgery to gently regain strength and mobility. Every patient’s recovery is different, and your care team will guide you at a pace that’s right for you—supporting you each step of the way. SRS treatments are done on an outpatient basis. If you're having SRS, you can go home the same day.
Neurosurgery
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We work as a team to manage a variety of operative and nonoperative conditions during your hospitalization.
What we do We are a diverse group of board-certified general surgeons and physician assistants, many with fellowships in minimally invasive surgery or surgical critical care, providing comprehensive inpatient care for common urgent and emergent surgical conditions at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) with 24/7 coverage . Types of problems we treat can include: Appendicitis Gallbladder disease Perforated ulcers Small bowel or colon problems Soft tissue infections And many others... Additionally, we offer specialized outpatient wound care at our wound care center. What to expect Our Acute Care Surgery group works as a team to care for patients at both facilities. Some patients that we see do not need surgery, but still benefit from surgical expertise involved in their care. It is likely that over the course of your stay you will meet many members of our attending surgical staff, as we all treat any patient as our own, even if our partner performed the operation. Additionally, we work with General Surgery residents at both locations. These are physicians in training and work with our team to care for patients. During your stay, you are likely to be seen by our team at various points in the day to advance your care as appropriate. We work closely with many other teams in the hospital including internal medicine, infectious disease, gastroenterology, radiology, etc. to care for complex patients. We are dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes and committed to education, teaching and mentoring the next generation of general surgery residents from Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) and Howard University, as well as medical students from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. Follow up care To continue to optimize patient outcomes after surgery, we offer in person and virtual visits for your post operative follow up appointments. At follow up appointments we continue to provide comprehensive care to assess for ongoing post operative complications, manage wounds and make appropriate referrals to other surgical subspecialties as indicated. We have in person office time availability at LHAAMC on Monday afternoons and at LHDCMC on Wednesday all day. Telehealth options are available for our patients who have had laparoscopic procedures on Tuesdays all day. Our providers travel to both locations to accommodate our growing practice. FMLA Forms If you have FMLA forms that need to be completed please fax to #240-965-4417, upload thru MyChart, or drop off at the office. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns at, (443) 481-6699 . Financial Assistance Visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more about your options. Grateful Patient Are you a patient of Luminis Health Acute Care Surgery and appreciative of the care you received? Please take a moment to consider honoring your caregiver. Visit our Foundation website to learn how you can help us continue to enhance our patient care efforts. Thank you for your support. Each gift is special and unique. Together, your gifts make a difference for our entire community.
Acute Care Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
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We attend to the details to understand your symptoms and offer a diverse range of tests and imaging with a one-stop approach.
Why do people say they feel hormonal when they feel a little, well, off? That's because hormones affect our bodies in so many ways. They affect concentration, mood, sleep, digestion and more. And where do these hormones come from? The endocrine system, of course. The endocrine system is made of hormone-making glands throughout the body. Endocrine disorders happen when one or more of these glands don't function as they should. Endocrine disorders can cause mild or severe symptoms. They can also mimic other health problems, which often causes some patients to struggle for months or even years without a diagnosis., Why Luminis Health At Luminis Health, we take endocrine disorders seriously. We take a detailed medical history to understand your symptoms and offer a diverse range of tests and imaging with a one-stop approach. This way, you can get the diagnosis and treatment you need to live the life you've been waiting for! We provide medicines, help you make lifestyle changes and, if necessary, help you arrange surgery. Our team follows you throughout your health journey, supporting you and adjusting your treatment as needed. If you have any questions about your symptoms, condition or treatment, don't be afraid to ask. We've helped many patients overcome the same challenges you face today.
Endocrinology
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We offer confidential support, compassion and resources to anyone who's experiencing intimate partner abuse.
When you're devoted to someone who abuses you, it can be confusing, terrifying and heartbreaking. You may always be on edge, unsure whether to expect a loving gesture, a harsh criticism or physical violence from someone who used to be kind. Many people who experience domestic abuse blame themselves or feel embarrassed, ashamed and alone. If you're abused, it's important to know it isn't your fault, and you aren't alone. Domestic violence is a serious health problem, and you can get help., How We Can Help Recognizing you're a victim of domestic violence can be hard. But it isn't hard to recognize you don't deserve this treatment. It isn't your fault, and you aren't alone, even if it feels that way. We can help. The Luminis Health Abuse and Domestic Violence Program helps people who are experiencing intimate partner abuse. We offer confidential, professional help. We listen and provide you with the support, guidance and compassion you need, plus resources to help you reclaim your life. Our team visits patients' bedsides in our unit and can follow up in person or by phone. Additionally, when a doctor suspects an abusive relationship, we respond to physician referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, typically within an hour. We offer a weekly PDF document of available support groups trauma recovery support group that focuses on strategies to manage symptoms. A social worker and a psychologist from the Abuse and Domestic Violence Program run the group. It meets on Wednesday evenings at our Luminis Health J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center. Anyone is welcome to come whenever they are able. For more information, call Call (443) 481-1209 directly 443-481-1209 .
Abuse and Domestic Violence
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Your arteries, veins and capillaries are your body's superhighway.
Your arteries, veins and capillaries are your body's superhighway. Your blood flows through them to carry oxygen and nutrients to every organ and tissue in your body. When there's a blockage on that highway, serious problems can occur. What Is Vascular Surgery? Vascular surgery repairs damaged blood vessels or opens blocked vessels, so your blood can flow through more easily. Vascular surgeons at Luminis Health are experts in advanced endovascular therapy. They open vessels and remove blockages to improve blood flow in your neck, legs, kidneys and other organs — using minimally invasive surgical techniques. That means tiny incisions, minimal pain and scarring, and a speedy recovery for you., Why Trust Luminis Health for Vascular Surgery? Doctors from across the country refer their patients to us because they trust our skills and care. Our advanced surgical techniques offer treatments with less pain and faster recovery times. We're nationally recognized. The American College of Cardiology recognizes Luminis Health for our commitment to hospital care for our patients. We're proud to appear on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals." We have advanced expertise. Our vascular specialists perform the most carotid artery surgeries in the state, with excellent outcomes and a low risk of stroke. We support you with multidisciplinary care teams. Your care doesn't end with surgery. We have a dedicated team of health care professionals — including cardiologists, physical therapists, wound care specialists and other providers —who look after you as well. We're your health care partners, supporting you from diagnosis through recovery and beyond.
Vascular Surgery
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