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Who should avoid gluten?

… syndrome (IBS) may have NCGS. Often a low FODMAPs diet is recommended and successful at improving symptoms.  Since a low FODMAPs* diet is mostly GF, the disappearance of gastrointestinal symptoms … you may want to consider a GF diet.  Autoimmune disease is associated with a ‘leaky gut’ (scientifically speaking, …

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Evaluation of Vitamin D Storage in Adipose Tissue

… the obese population. Weight loss, or bariatric surgery, is also associated with low vitamin D levels and patients who … sunlight (since vitamin D can be made in the skin when it is exposed to enough UV light). Another explanation is that vitamin D gets stored in the excess fat tissue of …

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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

… A recent study from England shows that obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and diabetes later … or attempted suicide. Early treatment of each problem is important.” There is growing evidence, too, that bariatric surgery for obese …

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The Kurlanksy Method: Research Explained

… This is a series about what we know and what we don’t know. Paul … with Dr. Kurlanksy: The Cost of Confusion Dr. Kurlansky is not talking about monetary cost, but the human cost. He … confusion, all of the controversy, all of the uncertainty is if you need medical care, seek medical care," says Dr. …

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Need a New Liver? Ask the In-Laws

… That man turned out to be Scott Perkins. Scott Perkins is the Assistant Vice President of policy advertising at … to help save his sister-in-law’s life. That he could do so is only possible because of a remarkable characteristic unique (in humans) to the liver: it is a regenerative organ; that is, a full-sized liver can grow …

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Reducing Colorectal Cancer Risk: Nutritional Insights and a Fiber-Rich Recipe

… cancer. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a good time to remember all we can do to reduce our risk … for Cancer Research , the risk of colorectal cancer is reduced by ten percent for every ten grams of fiber you … lamb, to less than 18 oz of cooked red meat per week. This is the equivalent of eating about three ounces (the size of a …

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Nutrition, the Gut Microbiome and Small Bowel Transplants

… The Adult Small Bowel Program at NYP/Columbia University is making advances in managing patients with intestinal and … for patients who may benefit from intestinal transplant is important. Dr. Ravella is interested in the interactions between dietary therapy, …

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Cameron Crock, PA

… Cameron Crock is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Arcadia … Science and joined the Colorectal Team at NYP in 2019. She is dedicated to working with the colorectal team to provide … have a smooth and comfortable transition home. She is responsible for educating patients about what to expect …

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Debbie G Bakes, MD

… Debbie G. Bakes, MD, is a colorectal surgeon and chief of the Westchester Section … University Irving Medical Center. Her practice is primarily based out of NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. Dr. Bakes is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal …

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Michael Argenziano, MD

… Michael Argenziano, MD, FACS, is Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and … Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Argenziano is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He is the immediate past president of the New York Society for …

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Frequently Asked Questions

… or write to Village Hall, Bronxville, NY 10708. What is your main telephone number? The main telephone number at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is 914-787-1000. If you need a physician referral, call … must be submitted to the Medical Records Department. There is a fee of $0.75 per page. If the records will be used for …

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Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women

… Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman.  “What people need to understand is that we don’t currently have a lot of detailed data on … stays or pregnancy complications.” What this means is that none of these results — the higher hospitalizations … recommendations.  “One of the biggest pieces to take away is that pregnant patients should be closely following the …

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What We’re Reading: 12/13/19

… the message Dr. Laurie Punch, trauma surgeon in St. Louis, is working so hard to share inside and outside the hospital. … to shoot for in each category. ( From washingtonpost.com ) For the Holidays, the Gift of Self-Care It’s that time … This is good stuff to practice year-round! ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/22/19 What We’re …

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Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery

… Cleaning out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout … with the plan.  For Coumadin (Warfarin) : If the decision is made to stop Coumadin, this must be done 5 FULL days prior … For Aspirin, Plavix, and Pradaxa : If the decision is made to stop any one of these medications, it should be …

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