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Clinical Training
… The Columbia General Surgery Residency is a robust clinical experience both in and out of the OR. … By the end of 4th year, senior residents are comfortable with independent perioperative decision-making. Columbia … and skills in order to adequately pass them on to others. For more information on the clinical rotations and operative …
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Alyson N Fox, M.D.
… by the Department of Medicine. Dr. Fox's clinical practice is focused on the management of patients with a variety of liver diseases including viral hepatitis, … of the complications of end stage liver disease and caring for patients both pre- and post- liver transplantation. As …
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New Tool in Breast Reconstruction Puts Control in Patients' Hands
… With nearly 250,000 new cases of breast cancer each year, the demand for reconstruction surgery is high and now a new technology is making that uncomfortable …
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What to Expect at a GI Procedure
… How to Prepare for a GI Procedure | What to Expect After a GI Procedure … Center endoscopists will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. Your … to a holding area where an anesthesiologist will speak with you. At that time, your treatment team will decide …
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Immunosuppression and Organ Rejection
… The purpose of your immune system is to protect your health. It recognizes and attacks anything … you will be taking immunosuppressant medications for the rest of your life . Understanding Organ Rejection Even with the use of immunosuppressants, your body can at times …
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General Surgery
… The Center for Advanced Surgery performs both elective as well as … spleen, and intestines. Minimally invasive surgery is our standard of care for both inpatient and outpatient … breadth of experience to provide expert care for patients with gastric cancer and other complex conditions that may …
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Our Team
… MD, FACS – Bariatric and General Surgery Director, Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester … in minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve … Kurun Oberoi, MD Kurun Oberoi, MD, is a General Surgeon with interests in both Emergency General Surgery and …
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State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today
… now. As part of our Future, Today series, we ask: What is the most futuristic thing happening in surgery today? We … some clinical trials trying to change the standard. For example, the traditional approach to lipomas has always … who might not otherwise be able to have it. For example, I recently saw a lady with a very complicated hernia , but …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… By Cale Li, MD “When I see new breast cancer patients, I try to give a 360° … , Breast Cancer Surgeon at NYP/Columbia. “It’s important for me to assess not just the disease, but the person and … opposed to the entire breast in a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is followed by radiation therapy. Over time, “mastectomies …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… Dr. Zitsman graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in natural sciences, and received his M.D. … at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, … 2002. Dr. Zitsman is founder and Director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery at the Morgan Stanley …
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B. Payne Stanifer, MD, MPH, Joins the Department of Surgery
… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, … disease. His research at Columbia will focus on oncology with particular interests in clinical trials, outcomes, and … Center and Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. He is Board-certified in general surgery. While at Dartmouth, he …
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COMMiT: A Comprehensive Approach
… Have diets failed you? Are they too hard to stick with or just not successful? COMMiT is here to help you lose weight fast and keep it off. COMMiT stands for Comprehensive Obesity and Metabolism Management and …
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Director’s Welcome
… University Medical Center. NYP/Columbia is a nationally recognized, high quality and innovative center with high surgical volume that utilizes advanced techniques … This innovative, accredited program accepts applications for two post graduate positions each year. The program …
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