Dr. Hina Ghafoor is a Board Certified primary care doctor who cares for patients of the Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Westminster and Eldersburg communities at Mercy Personal Physicians at Reisterstown.
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.
Women’s Imaging at Mercy is a dedicated breast imaging and diagnostic Center. Our radiologists offer mammograms, ultrasound, biopsies and MRI to diagnose and treat breast diseases.
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.
This 3D animation describes the components of human blood.
A mild to severe blood disorder, thrombocytopenia is diagnosed and treated by hematology specialists at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Our doctors provide expert care and treatment plans for patients with blood disorders.
Thrombocytopenia is a blood disorder that consists of a low platelet count. Platelets help clot the blood and prevent blood loss. Thrombocytopenia occurs in conjunction with blood disorders such as leukemia, a medication side effect or an immune system problem.
People diagnosed with thrombocytopenia have few symptoms. Typically, once the source of thrombocytopenia is discovered the condition improves. Symptoms may include:
To diagnose thrombocytopenia, your doctor may recommend the following:
The treatment options for thrombocytopenia vary depending on whether your condition is mild or severe. If your condition is mild, it may not require any treatment. In severe cases the best treatment option for thrombocytopenia may include:
Dr. Sandy Kotiah serves as the Director of The Neuroendocrine Tumor Center at Mercy and leads a multidisciplinary team of doctors focused on providing some of the best treatment options for rare neuroendocrine diseases.
A Mercy patient says she believes in miracles after being diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer and given a second chance at life.