Mercy physicians making history, putting patients first The combination of leading-edge yet highly personalized care is unique to Mercy, thanks to Dr. Jones, chief of Cardiovascular Services and other forward-thinking physicians like Rami E. Lutfi, M.D., a board-certified surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery and medical director of the Mercy Lap-BAND program. While Dr. Jones is advancing minimally invasive cardiac and endovascular (inside the arteries) procedures, Dr. Lutfi is pioneering single-incision surgery that leaves patients with no visible scar. READ MORE Surgery of the Future: Mercy offers patients robotic-assisted surgery When it comes to surgery, bigger is not better. In fact, the smaller the surgical incision, the less risk there is for the patient. That’s why Mercy surgeons are always looking for less-invasive solutions. With the da Vinci® Surgical System, Mercy offers patients the latest minimally invasive advance: robotic-assisted surgery. READ MORE Mercy’s state-of-the-art Cancer Center moves into sunny new home If you’ve visited Mercy Hospital lately, you likely noticed some changes—most notably a new wing on the south side of the hospital. The 4,500-square-foot addition is the new home of Mercy’s Cancer Center, where cancer specialists deliver the most sophisticated radiation therapy available in a bright, calming setting. READ MORE