The healthcare providers at Carroll Hospital Center understand that men have special healthcare needs, just as women do. Yet men are more reluctant than women to seek preventive medical care and they are more likely to put off taking care of health problems. All too often, men ignore even potentially serious problems such as chest pain.

That makes it all the more important for men – and the women who love them – to seek routine healthcare and get appropriate screenings. Carroll Hospital Center helps you stay healthy by:

• making it easy to find a qualified physician and
• offering a variety of free or low cost screenings and education programs
• providing advanced medical technology and the least invasive procedures available

Our experienced medical staff and other healthcare experts can diagnose and treat a wide array of health concerns for men. We can even help those who suffer from addictions and/or behavioral health problems. A partial listing of our services for men includes:

• Behavioral Health and Addiction Services
• Cancer Care, including brachytherapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and the latest minimally invasive procedures
• Cardiovascular Care - many men are at risk for heart attack or stroke.   
• Diabetic Care and Wound Care
• Educational Programs and Health Screenings – tobacco cessation, cardiovascular screenings, diabetes education, knee and hip screenings and more
• Gastroenterology - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and other gastrointestinal disorders
• General Surgery - including the latest techniques for hernia repair
• Orthopedic Care – back pain, joint replacement, sports medicine and more
• Respiratory Care for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, lung cancer and more
• Sleep Disorders evaluation and treatment at our Sleep Disorders Center
• Urological care that includes evaluation and treatment for:
  • Prostate disorders, including Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (PBH), prostate cancer and prostatitis
  • Testes disorders
  • Vasectomies, infertility and erectile dysfunction (ED)
  • Incontinence assessment and treatment
  • Treatment for kidney or gallstones and other disorders of the urinary tract
  • Read Dr. Edward Leventhal's urology blog for in-depth information on the latest urology topics

If you’re a man, make sure you get yearly medical check-ups that include medical tests appropriate for your age and promptly report any medical problems to your doctor. Prevention and early intervention can make a tremendous difference in your long term health and quality of life. Call us today at 410-871-7000 for a referral to a physician you can trust or to learn more about our programs and services for men.