Our Doctors - The Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease

Led by Dr. Paul Thuluvath, the Baltimore GI doctors and specialists of The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy are among the best in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract. With several renowned national and international authorities on staff, the Institute provides advanced diagnosis and leading edge treatment options for patients in a setting that is comfortable, collaborative and encouraging for patients and their families.

Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy - Baltimore

The Center for Heartburn and Reflux Disease

Dr. Patrick Hyatt, Director

Dr. Scott Huber

Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy - Hemorrhoids

The Center for Inflammatory Bowel and Colorectal Diseases

Dr. Matilda Hagan, Medical Co-Director

Dr. Mary Harris, Medical Co-Director

Dr. Jeffery Nelson, Surgical Director

Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy - Portal Hypertension

General Gastroenterologists

Dr. Michael Cox, Assistant Chief, Division of Gastroenterology

Dr. Bryan Curtin, Director, Center for Neurogastroenterology & Motility

Dr. Richard Desi

Dr. Elinor Zhou

Dr. Lisa Pichney (retired)

Endocrinology Center- Bone Health, Thyroid, Diabetes Treatment - Baltimore

Additional Members of the Healthcare Team

Marta Ferraz Valles, RD

301 St. Paul Place
Baltimore MD 21202

The Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center brings Baltimore-based top gastroenterologists, doctors, surgeons and specialists to the patient communities of the Mid-Atlantic region with leading treatments for diseases and conditions affecting the digestive tract, including liver and hepatobiliary diseases, inflammatory bowel and colorectal diseases such as Crohn's disease or colitis, conditions of the pancreas, heartburn and reflux disease (GERD), and stomach and intestinal disorders.