A 2019 TOP DOC Dr. Michael Lansing treats a broad range of pulmonary diseases with a special interest in asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease and sleep apnea.
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.
The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy offers a top rated team of surgeons, dedicated to advanced treatments of common and complex foot and ankle disorders.
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.
The gynecologists of The Institute for Gynecologic Care at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, utilize diagnostic colposcopy in order to examine patients and develop appropriate treatment plans for a variety of gynecologic conditions and disorders.
Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the vagina, vulva and cervix for disease. A colposcopy is usually recommended following an abnormal pap test. If unusual cells are discovered during a colposcopy, your doctor may take a tissue sample for further laboratory testing (biopsy).
Colposcopy is performed using a special magnifying instrument known as a colposcope. The doctor will use a metal speculum to hold open the walls of your vagina to see the cervix. The colposcope is then placed near the vulva and is used to magnify the area for close examination.
Colposcopy is a procedure that may be used to examine gynecologic issues and concerns including:
The gynecologists at The Institute for Gynecologic Care will evaluate several factors in order to help determine when a colposcopy is a suitable diagnostic tool.
Dr. Mark Ellerkmann, Director of The Urogynecology Center at Mercy, is a Board Certified surgeon specializing in the treatment of urinary incontinence in women of all ages.
A mother gets her life back after traveling from Virginia to Mercy for surgery to treat severe endometriosis and an ovarian mass.