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10/10/2025

MEET MERCY'S PHYSICIANS: Javaneh Jabbari, M.D., MHS, RPVI, is a board certified vascular surgeon with The Vascular Center at Mercy in Baltimore. Fellowship-trained, Dr. Jabbari has expertise in minimally invasive treatments for a range of vascular conditions. Visit the link below to learn more:
https://mdmercy.com/find-a-doctor/javaneh-jabbari-md

Javaneh Jabbari, M.D. is a vascular surgeon with The Vascular Center at Mercy.

10/10/2025

David A. Riseberg, M.D., Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy, will appear live in-studio at -TV11 tomorrow morning, Sat., Oct. 11th at 8:35 a.m. to discuss “What’s New in Breast Cancer Treatment”. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Doctors say they're seeing breast cancer survivors live longer amid an explosion of new treatment options.

10/09/2025

Mercy gynecologic oncologist and robotic-assisted surgery expert Dr. Dwight Im leads the 15th annual Mercy Medical Robotics Conference —IMSWAY: Guided Principles of Advanced Gynecologic and Gynecologic Oncology Robotic Surgery, A Continuing Medical Education Symposium — at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore.

10/08/2025

The Foundation helped kick-off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this past Saturday by holding their annual Baltimore BREASTFEST event at Copper Union! The event has now spanned 27 years and helped raise nearly $3 million to support The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center and its patient care efforts. Those on hand enjoyed live music, drinks, food, a silent auction, games, merchandise, pickleball, and more. To donate, visit www.Tyanna.org.

10/07/2025

Armando Sardi, M.D., medical director of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy Medical Center, has been selected by The Daily Record as a winner in the inaugural Maryland Hispanic Leadership Awards. Those selected were noted for their professional accomplishments, community involvement and commitment to mentoring.

Dr. Sardi, a renowned surgical oncologist, specializes in abdominal cancers at The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy.

10/07/2025

Women's hormones, including and , play a key role in regulating by affecting gut motility, sensitivity, and the overall digestive process.
To learn more, tune in -TV11 on Monday, Oct. 13th at 5:25 p.m. as Dr. Sara Yacyshyn, a board certified gastroenterologist with The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy, appears on “The Woman’s Doctor” to discuss.
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10/07/2025

“Early detection is still the key,” said Dr. Neil B. Friedman, director of The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. “The earlier you detect it, the better patients do — and the less aggressive you can be with treatment.” – Baltimore STYLE

In the world of breast cancer care, big changes are happening — and they’re offering patients more hope and gentler treatment options than ever before.

10/06/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tune in to -TV11's "Woman's Doctor" tonight, Monday, Oct. 6th at 5:25 p.m. and on Tuesday and Saturday morning as Mercy medical oncologist Dr. David Riseberg offers insights regarding the latest in breast cancer treatments.

Doctors say they're seeing breast cancer survivors live longer amid an explosion of new treatment options.

10/06/2025

October is Awareness Month...More than 100 million people in the U.S. have some form of , according to the American Liver Foundation. The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy offers advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options for liver diseases, providing screening services and treatment.

Known for top doctors and GI specialists with world-class expertise, the Institute offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and care for a wide range of gastroenterology conditions.

10/06/2025

With type 1 diabetes, the body makes little or no insulin. The immune system also attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas that makes insulin. "It usually occurs in kids, but some adults under 30 can also develop this," says Janet O'Mahony, M.D., a Baltimore-area internal medicine doctor at Mercy Medical Center.

Doctors explain.

10/06/2025

Blood pressure tends to go up after . Changing hormones may play a role. This past Saturday, board certified cardiologist Dr. Mark Vesely of The Heart Center at Mercy appeared live in-studio at -TV11 to discuss on “The Woman’s Doctor”.

Dr. Mark Vesely from Mercy Medical Center joins Jenyne Donaldson for a conversation about the importance of monitoring blood pressure during menopause.

10/04/2025

BEHIND THE SCENES: Mercy cardiologist Dr. Mark Vesely appears live instudio at WBAL-TV11 to discuss high blood pressure during , on “The Woman’s Doctor”.