A 2019 TOP DOC Dr. Armando Sardi is a respected and renowned cancer surgeon as well as the Medical Director of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy and as Chief of Surgical Oncology at Mercy.
Mercy doctors offer a breakthrough treatment for hepatitis C that cures most patients and saves lives. Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus and can lead to permanent liver damage if untreated.
Mercy Medical Center is home to The Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease, offering dedicated specialists and advanced treatment options.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
Patients throughout the Baltimore region seek the expertise of The Urology Specialists of Maryland at Mercy Medical Center. Our team of urology doctors covers a broad range of conditions of men’s reproductive organs including phimosis, Peyronies disease and erectile dysfunction.
For uncircumcised men, phimosis is the failure of the foreskin to retract or fully retract over the penis. This condition is normal for infant males through early adolescence. However, if it continues into adulthood or develops in adulthood, the condition can become an issue.
It is a rare condition and causes vary from skin conditions to catheterization to masturbation practices to untreated diabetes.
Phimosis is just one condition of men’s overall health. Penis health can be an indication of other underlying health conditions and can lead to problems with sexual partners, stress and emotional disability.
Treatment for phimosis can include several options:
Dr. Blaine Kristo offers urologic care focusing on minimally invasive and robotic surgery for prostate and kidney disorders.
Hear from a patient who learned he had prostate cancer and had to make important decisions about his care.