47 Mercy Physicians Named Among Region's "Top Doctors" In November 2020 Issue of Baltimore Magazine
October 21, 2020
A total of 47 Mercy Medical Center physicians were recognized in Baltimore Magazine's November 2020 Top Doctors issue, representing 38 separate specialties, ranging from orthopedic surgery to weight management, specifically:
Breast Surgery
Cardiology-Non Interventional
Dr. Mark Applefeld
Dr. Frank Morris (Mercy Personal Physicians at Lutherville)
Colo-Rectal
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Stephen Schenkel
Endocrinology
Dr. Marie Bellantoni (Mercy Personal Physicians at Overlea)
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology – Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dr. Mary Harris
Gastroenterology – Liver Disease
General Obstetrics – High Risk Obstetrics
General Pediatrics
General Surgery
Gynecologic Oncology
Hematology
Interventional Radiology
Neurology – General
Neurology – Neuromuscular
Dr. Bonnie Gerecke
Neurosurgery
Oncology – Breast
Dr. Neil B. Friedman
Oncology – General
Dr. Sandy Kotiah
Dr. Peter Ledakis
Orthopedic – Foot & Ankle
Orthopedic Surgery – Joint
Orthopedic Surgery – Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Plastic Surgery – Reconstructive
Pulmonary
Dr. Michael Lansing (Mercy Personal Physicians at Reisterstown)
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Dr. David Sill
Regional Anesthesiology
Rheumatology/Clinical Immunology
Dr. Lynn Ludmer
Spine Surgery
Dr. Clayton Dean
Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)
Dr. Jessalynn Adam
Surgical Oncology
Urogynecology
Urology
Dr. Blaine Kristo
Vascular Surgery
Weight Management
Each Mercy physician was recognized as among the best in the region in their respective fields.
In addition, Ashanti Woods, M.D., FAAP, who specializes in General Pediatrics at Mercy Family Care Physicians, was among several physicians photographed and profiled for the special edition. Dr. Woods is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and offers a wide spectrum of pediatric care for newborns through adolescents.
Assisting in the Baltimore magazine “Top Docs” survey were three physician advisors, including Dr. Jennifer Taylor, OB/GYN, of Mercy’s Family Childbirth and Children’s Center, who provided professional expertise. Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Taylor earned her medical degree at State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her residency in OB-GYN at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
About Mercy
Founded in 1874 in Downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a 183-licensed bed, acute care, university-affiliated teaching hospital. Mercy has been recognized as a high-performing Maryland hospital (U.S. News & World Report); has achieved an overall 5-Star quality, safety, and patient experience rating (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services); is A-rated for Hospital Safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade); and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet™ hospital. Mercy Health Services is a not-for-profit health system and the parent company of Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Personal Physicians.
Media Contact
Dan Collins, Senior Director of Media Relations
Office: 410-332-9714
Cell: 410-375-7342
Email: dcollins@mdmercy.com