Baltimore OB/GYN at Mercy

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics • Baltimore, MD • Since 1874 • multiple (Downtown Baltimore and Canton) locations

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About

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD is a nonprofit teaching hospital and part of Mercy Health Services. It offers obstetrics and gynecology services through its Baltimore campus, with a network that emphasizes nearby personal physician care. The center has been recognized for a High Performing status in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report (2022–2023). Key leadership includes executives in patient care, imaging, IT, and operations. The hospital employs about 1,322 staff and is located at 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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Clinic Type

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

Address

Downtown Baltimore and Baltimore Canton neighborhood offices

Phone

410-332-9123

Email

babyclasses@mdmercy.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://mdmercy.com/mercy-services/womens-health-and-medicine/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/baltimore-obgyn

Services Offered

obstetric care
gynecologic care
post-partum care
annual well-woman exams
prenatal care
labor and delivery care
gynecologic and menopause care
lactation consultations
management of high-risk pregnancies
family planning
adolescent care
evaluation and management of menstrual irregularities
menopause counseling and care
cervical cancer screenings (Pap smears)
breast exams and breast cancer screenings
treatment for vaginal and pelvic problems
inpatient and outpatient hospitalizations at Mercy Medical Center
education for childbirth, breastfeeding, infant care, and sibling preparation
center for advanced fetal care
neonatal care (NICU)
private labor and delivery suites
C-section operating rooms
mother-baby care

Team

Jennifer Taylor — M.D.
Lindsay Appel — M.D.
Rochelle Arbuah-Aning — M.D.
Kathleen Blum — M.D.

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (Gynecologic Oncology Center): 4.8 out of 5 stars (203 reviews)
U.S. News & World Report (Mercy Medical Center OB/GYNs): 4 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
Vitals (Dr. Lavern Jones): 4.1 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)
Vitals (Dr. Teresa Hoffman): 3.6 out of 5 stars (14 reviews)

Patients praise

High medical expertise and professionalism from specific providers
Compassionate and supportive care during pregnancy and birth experiences
Efficient and positive experiences with office staff and the Labor and Delivery unit
Thoroughness in explaining medical information and procedures

Common complaints

Concerns regarding bedside manner, including perceived lack of empathy or cold demeanor
Difficulties with communication, such as lack of timely follow-up or responses to patient concerns
Perceived dismissiveness of patient symptoms or health concerns

"Dr. Appel combines unmatched medical expertise with genuine compassion—you’re never just another patient here. Throughout my pregnancy, she took the time to explain every step, answer all my questions... and reassure me when I felt nervous."

— Patient review for Dr. Lindsay Appel

"She is disinterested and cold. Have been with Mercy for a number of years and have always felt like I was truly being taken care of until now."

— Patient review for Dr. Christine O'Connor

"Dr. Akintoye has no compassion... I started crying and asked questions and she said well what do you want us to do. Absolutely no compassion."

— Patient review for Dr. Henrietta Akintoye

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].