Joshua J. Lim, M.D., is fellowship-trained surgeon with The Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Center at Mercy.
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, includes disorders that cause inflammation of the intestines. IBD is treated at Mercy by expert gastroenterologists.
Mercy's renowned breast center offers award-winning care and Board Certified doctors. The Breast Center's comprehensive care is designed for women undergoing the journey to overcome breast disease.
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.
At The Center for Heartburn and Reflux Disease at Mercy in Baltimore, Dr. Patrick Hyatt and Dr. Scott Huber offer advanced testing to detect gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn. Through the use of 48-hour Bravo wireless pH testing, our doctors can diagnose the severity of reflux disease and provide some of the best treatment options available.
The 48-hour Bravo wireless pH testing measures the severity and length that acid remains in the esophagus following reflux.
For a 48-hour Bravo wireless pH test, a small, disposable capsule is attached to the esophagus wall during an upper endoscopy. This small capsule transmits the pH levels of the esophagus over a 48-hour timeframe to a small monitor worn on a belt. The monitor has several buttons that the patient can press when experiencing reflux symptoms. During the 48-hour Bravo wireless pH testing, patients can maintain their regular diets and activities.
After 48-hours, the monitor is returned so the data can be downloaded and analyzed. Within 7 to 10 days the capsule falls off and passes through the digestive system.
The 48-hour Bravo wireless pH testing is used to help diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and determine the severity of heartburn. In addition, the 48-hour Bravo wireless pH test can be used to measure the effectiveness of medication or treatment prescribed to help relieve GERD or heartburn.
Dr. Anurag Maheshwari provides expertise in liver and hepatobiliary diseases at Mercy's Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease.
Jeanette was proactive in her regular physical exams but had put off a colonoscopy because her health was good and her family history was clear.