A 2020 TOP DOC Dr. Mary Harris is a regionally recognized gastroenterologist and Medical Co-Director of Mercy's Center for Inflammatory Bowel and Colorectal Diseases.
Mercy's team of cancer doctors diagnose and treat melanoma, a very serious form of skin cancer.
Named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, Mercy Medical Center is home to Orthopedics and Joint Replacement offering innovative joint, hip and knee preservation, replacement and 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.
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.
A Mercy patient says she believes in miracles after being diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer and given a second chance at life.