- Location16088326tel:(301) 623-43528200 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Walk-in urgent care for behavioral health We offer walk-in urgent care services for people needing non-emergency, non-life-threatening behavioral health care. This service is unique in the county. It's open 8 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday, for adults and children 4 years and older. We can evaluate and help connect you to resources (including therapy and medication)., Our front desk care team will greet patients and assist with registration and completion of a behavioral health screening. We will get health vitals and any additional health care information needed for the visit. Patients will receive a mental health evaluation by a Mental Health Clinician or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based on the patients' needs. Patients in crisis (danger to themselves or others) or medically unstable will be referred to the emergency department. We can also help with medication management for people who currently don't have a provider or whose provider is temporarily unavailable. Patients needing ongoing services will be referred to the Lanham Behavioral Health Clinic or a community partner based on need.
- Location232416tel:(410) 271-01171997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy, Ste 300, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Why Choose Luminis HealthWe use laparoscopic techniques, which means minimal scarring, less pain and shorter hospital stays.And, because this is a lifelong journey, we continue to offer support after your surgery is complete. We help set you up for success by teaching you about:Making healthy choices when away from home.Reading food labels.Staying hydrated.Identifying low-fat foods.Our Bariatric Optimization Program (BOP) is a personalized, medically supervised fitness program designed with your needs in mind. It ensures you're able to work exercise into your life in a safe, sustainable way.We also offer support groups so you can talk to other people who understand what you're going through.Plus, if you're dealing with any other medical concerns, we provide access to a wide range of specialists within Luminis Health to make sure you're getting holistic, comprehensive care. For instance, if you develop loose skin after weight loss, the Luminis Health Plastic Surgery team can talk with you about options for body contouring.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageToday, there are more weight loss surgery options than ever before. The most common in the U.S. is laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a sleeve gastrectomy.Wondering if sleeve gastrectomy or another bariatric surgery might be right for you? Attend one of our many free weight loss surgery seminars to learn more.The Benefits of Sleeve GastrectomySleeve gastrectomy patients lose an average of 66% of their excess weight within three years.In addition to helping with weight loss, sleeve gastrectomy can reduce chronic conditions that often accompany obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and obstructive sleep apnea. As a result, in the years after the procedure, you may save money on prescription drugs, doctor visits and hospital stays.How Sleeve Gastrectomy WorksA sleeve gastrectomy is a permanent weight loss surgery that has grown in popularity in recent years.Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy removes about 80% of the stomach. Your surgeon creates a thin, vertical stomach pouch that is roughly the size of a banana.Like other weight loss surgeries, sleeve surgery reduces the amount of food that your stomach can hold. The surgery may also impact hormones in the gut that trigger hunger, fullness and blood sugar control.After surgery, your body still digests food naturally. Food passes through the entire digestive track and is absorbed into the body.This surgery cannot be reversed. Once a large portion of the stomach is removed, the procedure can't be undone.
- Why Choose Luminis HealthWe use laparoscopic techniques, which means minimal scarring, less pain and shorter hospital stays.And once your surgery is complete, we continue to offer support, since this is a lifelong journey. We'll help set you up for success by teaching you about:Making healthy choices when away from home.Reading food labels.Staying hydrated.Identifying low-fat foods.Our Bariatric Optimization Program (BOP) is a personalized, medically supervised fitness program designed with your needs in mind. It ensures you're able to incorporate exercise into your life in a healthy, sustainable way.We also offer support groups so you can talk to other people who understand what you're going through.Plus, if you're dealing with any other medical concerns, we have access to a wide range of specialists within Luminis Health to make sure you're getting holistic, comprehensive care. For instance, if you develop loose skin after weight loss, the Luminis Health Plastic Surgery team can talk to you about options for body contouring.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageToday, there are more weight loss surgery options than ever before. One of the most common is gastric bypass.Wondering if gastric bypass or another bariatric surgery might be right for you? Attend one of our many free weight-loss surgery seminars to learn more.The Benefits of Gastric Bypass SurgeryPatients who have gastric bypass surgery typically lose 65-70% of their excess body weight within the first 12 months. Statistically, it is the most effective weight-loss surgery.In addition to weight loss, gastric bypass can reduce chronic conditions that commonly accompany obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea. In the long run, you can save money on prescription drugs, doctor visits and hospital stays.How Gastric Bypass WorksLaparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective, permanent option for weight-loss surgery.For this procedure, your surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and directly attaches it to a lower section of your small intestine.With a smaller stomach pouch, you feel full sooner and stay full longer. As you eat less food, your body stops storing excess calories and starts using its fat supply for energy.Gastric bypass surgery doesn't change the way your body digests food. Instead, food spends less time in the small intestine, which may help reduce the amount of fat and calories your body absorbs. The surgery also changes the way some of your hormones work, which can lessen your hunger. How One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass WorksLuminis Health is the only program in Maryland to offer one-anastomosis gastric bypass, a variation on gastric bypass. It is the newest form of weight loss surgery.Using a stapling device, your surgeon creates a small pouch from the stomach and connects it to the small bowel. Unlike in gastric bypass, there is only one connection to the small intestine. This makes the procedure less invasive and requires less time in the operating room. After the surgery, patients feel fuller faster and absorb less fat and fewer calories.
- SpecialtyDigestive symptoms, such as nausea, abdominal pain and weight loss, can happen for many reasons. A gastroenterologist's job is to figure out what is going on and to bring relief. Gastroenterologists also make sure your digestive system is functioning well, supplying you with the nutrients you need., Why Luminis Health At Luminis Health, we pride ourselves in caring for patients close to their homes. We treat problems that occur in any part of the digestive system (biology class refresher: that includes the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, liver and intestines). Gastroenterologists conduct colon cancer screenings and also diagnose and treat a number of conditions. They even have a fancy scope to see right into the digestive system. (Pretty cool, right?) We go beyond that, providing treatments that aren't available in all hospitals. We're one of a select number of centers in the state to offer interventional gastroenterology, which means we diagnose and treat conditions using tiny instruments the doctor sends down the esophagus through a specialized tube. This technique avoids the risks of surgery and cutting through the skin, so patients recover faster. If we find a problem that requires surgery or cancer care, we work closely with our colleagues in these fields. This ensures that patients get the best, most appropriate care right away., When Should You See a Gastroenterologist? The American Cancer Society recommends that all Americans get screened for colon cancer every 10 years, starting at age 45. While colonoscopies aren't "fun," they're not painful — and they usually take only 30 minutes or so. The best part is they allow your gastroenterologist to find growths that could turn into cancer and remove them before that happens. (Bye, bye, precancerous growths!) Another reason to see a gastroenterologist is if you have symptoms of a digestive-system condition. Your doctor may refer you or you can call us directly. Signs of a digestive disorder include: Abdominal pain. Unexplained weight loss. Bleeding in the stool or from the rectum. Low iron levels. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, which indicates a liver problem). Diarrhea. Acid reflux (heartburn). Pain as food moves down the esophagus. A sensation of food getting 'stuck' in the esophagus. Vomiting., Conditions We Care for at Luminis Health Gastroenterology At Luminis Health, our gastroenterology team can both diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive-health problems. (One-stop care, close to home. Pretty great, right?) We care for patients with the following conditions: Stones in the bile ducts Infections in the pancreas or bile ducts Non-cancerous growths and cysts in various parts of the digestive system Cancers, including esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer and colon cancer Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gallstones Liver disease Chronic hepatitis C, Tests and Treatments We Offer At Luminis Health, we offer common and routine procedures as well as advanced technologies. This means we can diagnose patients quickly. (We know that digestive symptoms can be unpleasant, to say the least!) As a growing hospital network, we are attracting more doctors with expertise in innovative treatments that weren't available even a few years ago. That's good news — advances in treatment mean patients experience improved health with fewer side effects. Here are some of the tests and treatments we offer at Luminis Heath Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy, to screen for cancer or look for problems in the colon. Upper endoscopy , in which the surgeon inserts a very thin, flexible tube down the throat. The tube has a camera on it to show the esophagus, stomach and more. Don't worry — this test isn't painful. Medication management for a range of digestive-system problems. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP, for short). This is an advanced procedure where the doctor inserts a dye into the pancreatic or bile ducts. Combined with x-ray technology, it allows the doctor to see any blockage, tumor or infection in the liver, gallbladder or pancreas. Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses the same technology as a normal ultrasound but shows the digestive system in much more detail. Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) , a new technology to connect different parts of the digestive system. This can be helpful in draining an infection in the pancreas, for example. Other imaging tests , including MRI.
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