- General Page - Tier 1Your exciting and fulfilling journey starts here. The programs offered by the Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) Foundation provides individuals, families, businesses, foundations, community groups and organizations the opportunity to demonstrate their appreciation for quality health care and the critical resource that is LHAAMC. Every gift shows that you are committed to providing the tools, training and resources needed to care for all people throughout their lifetimes. Every gift shows that you want to have the best doctors, nurses and healthcare support professionals here in our community, in our hospital. Every gift demonstrates that you want to ensure superior healthcare for your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Our staff is available to match your charitable objectives with the right program, steer you to a volunteer position that is meaningful to you, and help you investigate the many opportunities for donation. We appreciate every gift and manner of giving and welcome the support of each and every donor. Thank you for your willingness to contribute and care. Contact a member of our staff today to learn how you can help by calling 443-481-4747. Our physical address is: 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401., Fish For A CureFish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing and fundraising competition among friends that benefits cancer patients and their families in our community. F4AC has raised more than $6.5 million over the last 18 years to support the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Join us as we celebrate continued commitment to making a splash in cancer care for our community. For more information on how to register your boat, donate to a boat, or become a sponsor, visit www.fishforacure.org., Giving, Societies and Programs, Denim & DiamondsAfter six years, we’re thrilled to reunite with our friends, community partners, sponsors, and donors to raise vital funds for pediatric mental health needs in our community. The 2025 Denim & Diamonds Bash will be held Saturday, April 26th, 2025, on LHAAMC’s south campus (adjacent to the Annapolis Exchange Building on Jennifer Road in Annapolis). Please join us for a night of fun, food, and dancing under the stars. The bash will feature fabulous cuisine, gourmet food trucks, a great band, and a “come as you like” theme. The success of the Bash is dependent on strong community and corporate support. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales at https://aamcdenimanddiamonds.org/. , Every giftThe programs offered by the LHAAMC Foundation provide individuals, families, businesses, foundations, community groups and organizations the opportunity to demonstrate their appreciation for quality health care and the critical resource that is LHAAMC.Every gift shows that you are committed to providing the tools, training and resources needed to care for all people throughout their lifetimes., News and Publications , We are located at 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401. Our office hours are 8:30 am – 5 pm. Email or call us 443-481-4747.
- Location251336tel: 301-552-86658118 Good Luck Rd. Lanham, MD 20706Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center provides high-quality emergency care 24/7. Our emergency medicine physicians and specially trained nurses and other clinicians stand at the ready. We treat all ages, including children. Through a partnership with Children's National, we offer a dedicated LHDCMC Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Emergency Room daily from 1 -11 pm. To make emergency care more seamless for our older patients, we have a geriatric social worker available to help patients navigate the ER and hospital. We also have a geriatric-friendly environment, with easy-to-read signage., We offer emergency care in this department, including for mental health emergencies. You can always use our Find Care Find Care tool to schedule care within Luminis Health. Or, choose from the most-frequently searched services related to emergency care. Emergency Medicine CareConnectNow LH DCMC Pediatric Emergency Room Heart Attack Care Surgery Inpatient Psychiatric Care Abuse and Domestic Violence, If you are experiencing any of the following conditions, call 911 for an ambulance. Do not drive yourself — or someone else — who is experiencing: Chest pain. Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or feeling like there is a weight on your chest. Unconsciousness. Major bleeding. Stroke symptoms (such as sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, vision changes, sudden weakness or inability to use an arm or leg). A suspected drug overdose. Thoughts of hurting yourself or others. Other reasons to come to the ER include: Abdominal pain, especially unusual pain. Bleeding or abdominal pain with pregnancy. Extreme headache or head injury. Persistent vomiting or diarrhea. Other sudden or severe pain. Serious burns. Broken bones and dislocated joints. Alternatives to the Emergency Room Need care for a medical concern today? If your situation is not an emergency, Luminis Health offers CareConnectNow CareConnectNow . CareConnectNow is a virtual urgent care service. We provide expert care for many conditions that need immediate, but not emergency, attention. Luminis Health also offers Mental Health Urgent Care urgent care mental health services ., Our experienced and compassionate care team asks you the basics, like your name, birth date, medical history and the reason for your visit. Then we take your vital signs and decide on the next step. We use a process called "triage" to carefully prioritize patients. Triage is not a first-come, first-served system. Instead, patients with the most urgent needs come first. Critical patients are those with time-sensitive or life-threatening conditions. This means that someone who arrives after you may receive care before you. Triage makes a lifesaving difference if you're experiencing a serious emergency, like a heart attack or stroke. If you must wait, we do everything in our power to make you comfortable and relieve your pain. Gather important information in advance Keep an information card in your wallet or purse to help ease your mind and streamline your ER check-in. Be sure it includes: A list of your medications and any drug allergies. The name and number of your primary care physician. Your advanced directives, like powers of attorney and the name of your health care proxy. Some mobile phones offer a Medical ID feature for storing this information, and your care team can access it even if your phone is locked. This is especially helpful if you're unable to talk when you arrive., After your visit, we'll either release you from the hospital or move you to another floor for further treatment. Depending on the nature of your condition or injury, we may refer you to a specialist for follow-up care. We make sure you have the information you need to recover from your emergency and take control of your health.
- Location251221tel:443-481-1000Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LH AAMC) has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Maryland. When you have a medical emergency, we stand ready to help. We offer: Lifesaving heart attack care . We are both a STEMI center (STEMI is the most severe and dangerous type of heart attack) and a Comprehensive Cardiac Center. This is the highest heart care designation a hospital can achieve. Emergency stroke care . We are a Primary Stroke Center. Dedicated care for children . We have a LHAAMC Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Emergency Room . LH AAMC is also one of Maryland's top hospitals, recognized by U.S. News & World Report., We offer emergency care in this department, including for mental health emergencies. You can always use our Find Care Find Care tool to schedule care within Luminis Health. Or, choose from the most-frequently searched services related to emergency care. Emergency Medicine CareConnectNow Pediatric Emergency Room Heart Attack Care Surgery Inpatient Psychiatric Care Abuse and Domestic Violence, If you're experiencing any of the following conditions, call 911 for an ambulance. Do not drive yourself — or someone else — who is experiencing: Chest pain. Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or feeling like there is a weight on your chest. Unconsciousness. Major bleeding. Stroke symptoms (such as sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, vision changes, sudden weakness or inability to use an arm or leg). A suspected drug overdose. Thoughts of hurting yourself or others. Other reasons to come to the ER include: Abdominal pain, especially unusual pain. Bleeding or abdominal pain with pregnancy. Extreme headache or head injury. Persistent vomiting or diarrhea. Other sudden or severe pain. Serious burns. Broken bones and dislocated joints. Alternatives to the Emergency Room Need care for a medical concern today? If your situation is not a true emergency, Luminis Health offers CareConnectNow CareConnectNow . CareConnectNow is a virtual urgent care service. We provide expert care for many conditions that need immediate, but not emergency, attention. Luminis Health also offers Emergency Services for Mental Health urgent care mental health services ., Our experienced and compassionate care team asks you the basics, like your name, birth date, medical history and the reason for your visit. Then we take your vital signs and decide on the next step. We use a process called "triage" to carefully prioritize patients. Triage is not a first-come, first-served system. Instead, patients with the most urgent needs come first. The most critical patients are those with time-sensitive or life-threatening conditions. This means that someone who arrives after you may receive care before you. Triage makes a lifesaving difference if you're experiencing a serious emergency, like a heart attack or stroke. If you must wait, we do everything in our power to make you comfortable and relieve your pain. Gather important information in advance Keep an information card in your wallet or purse to help ease your mind and streamline your ER check-in. Be sure it includes: A list of your medications and any drug allergies. The name and number of your primary care physician. Your advanced directives, like powers of attorney and the name of your health care proxy. Some mobile phones offer a Medical ID feature that stores this information, and your care team can access it even if your phone is locked. This is especially helpful if you're unable to talk when you arrive., After your visit, we'll either release you from the hospital or move you to another floor for further treatment. Depending on the nature of your condition or injury, we may refer you to a specialist for follow-up care. We make sure you have the information you need to recover from your emergency and take control of your health.
- Location232046tel:(301) 925-76101450 Mercantile Ln, Ste 111, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Our medical practice is dedicated to providing quality patient care for the entire family. Whether we are providing routine check-ups, consultation for minor illnesses or more extensive, long-term care, we take the time to get to know our patients, their lifestyles, health care backgrounds and their health concerns. We’ll make recommendations for preventive care, treat any current conditions you may have, and refer you to an appropriate specialist or medical facility if you need specialized diagnostic tests or treatment. We are here to coordinate your care and address your questions and concerns. We focus on the whole patient by offering an array of services including: Family medicine and internal medicine Health promotion and maintenance Disease prevention and patient education Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses Management of both common and complex illnesses, Our services include:Wellness Exams, Annual Physical, Sports Physical, Family Medicine, Vaccinations, Flu shots
- Provider75186Alex Gandsas, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained expert in the field of bariatric weight loss surgery having performed more than 4,000 procedures. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. As the director of the Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program at Luminis Health, he leads its development and implementation. Dr. Gandsas is passionate about learning, serving as the director of the Residency and Fellowship Programs at Luminis Health. Dr. Gandsas specializes in revisional surgery for weight regain and acid reflux after previous bariatric surgery. He also uses cutting edge technology to perform robotic bariatric surgery. Dr. Gandsas brings years of experience from large academic medical centers, including Johns Hopkins, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He is a leader in the field of bariatric surgery in and out of the operating room having over fifty peer-reviewed manuscripts published, serving as the editor of the Bariatric Times Journal of Surgical Endoscopy, and giving over seventy five lectureships around the world. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and completed his fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.Professor of Surgery, George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DCAmerican Board of Surgery | Surgery (General Surgery)Internship - North Oakland Medical Centers/Pontiac General, Residency - North Oakland Medical Centers/Pontiac General, Fellowship - Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Medical School - Universidad de Buenos AiresEnglish, SpanishBariatric Surgery
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