Dr. Clayton Alexander is an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on upper extremity areas including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He has specialized Fellowship training in advanced hand surgeries.
Mercy's team of top surgeons are known for their expertise in correcting ankle deformities caused by unsuccessful ankle fracture treatments.
The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center offers physician expertise with a dedication to advanced treatments for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions.
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.
Bleeding disorders, also known as coagulopathy, are diagnosed and treated by medical oncologists at Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy in Baltimore, MD. Our Center is dedicated to providing patients comprehensive treatment and individualized care.
Bleeding disorders are also known as coagulopathy, abnormal bleeding and clotting disorders. These disorders are characterized by the inability to form blood clots, which leads to continuous bleeding. In the United States, the most common bleeding disorders are Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Bleeding disorders are acquired or inherited.
People with bleeding disorders are inclined to bleed longer than normal. Symptoms of bleeding disorders may include:
Your doctor will perform a thorough physical exam that will include symptoms and family history. A variety of blood tests are performed to diagnose the type of bleeding disorders.
The physicians at Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy will discuss the best treatment option for your specific bleeding disorder. Currently, there is no cure for bleeding disorders. However, there are treatment options available to help control your symptoms. These treatment options include:
Dr. M. Saad Khan is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy in Baltimore, a division of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy.
An upbeat, determined patient seeks multidisciplinary care from Mercy experts to address her ovarian cancer.