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medical equipment in operating room during vascular surgery

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State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today

A conversation with Tom O’Donnell, MD, vascular surgeon, about the innovations, reversals, and transformations shaping vascular surgery.

Tips for Better Vein Health While Flying

How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon

Are you at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis on your next flight? Columbia Vascular surgeon Dr. Danielle Bajakian breaks down the myths and facts surrounding vein health and flying.

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State of the Union: Vein Care in 2023

An interview with Danielle Bajakian, MD, vascular surgeon and Director of the Columbia Vein Program.

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Predatory Artery Treatment for PAD: A Vascular Surgeon Weighs In

The New York Times exposed a network of predatory artery treatments fueled by medical device companies paying private clinics to use their products. You should never have to protect yourself from your doctor, but here's what to know and how to advocate for your care.

Dr. Virendra Patel sitting at his desk sketching aortas before surgery.

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Vascular Surgeon Draws on the Art of Surgery in His Own Way

On the morning of a complex aneurysm operation, Virendra Patel, MD, comes in early, blocks off alone time, and sketches.

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Walking through the Pain: One Woman’s Battle with Claudication

Sheila Klein went from not being able to walk to pain-free movement. She shares her long journey to diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease and how surgical treatment saved her life.

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Nicholas Morrissey: A Lesson in Humanity with the Accidental Surgeon

It was 8 am on a Thursday, and Nicholas Morrissey, MD, had already completed a proper morning. He taught residents from 6:15-7, attended a conference from 7-7:30, then met with his first patient in pre-op.

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Is Your Standing Desk Causing Varicose Veins? 7 Myths About Irregular Veins

More than half of American adults have raised, discolored veins that produce swelling in the ankle, along with sore, achy legs. These are called varicose veins, and left untreated, they can lead to more serious health problems.

What's New in the Department of Surgery

Expanding Our Expertise in Vascular Surgery

Virendra (V) Patel, MD, MPH, a national expert in the field of vascular surgery, has joined NYP/Columbia as Chief of Vascular Surgery and Co-director of The Aortic Program. He was also named Associate Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center.

What's New in the Department of Surgery

Vascular Testing Accreditation for NYP/Columbia

Columbia Doctors Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory has earned accreditation from the IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) on Vascular Testing. IAC accreditation is also given to medical centers dedicated to continuous advancement in this field.