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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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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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Guide to Aortic Aneurysm

… What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm occurs when the … thoracic aorta, or the abdominal aorta. How common is an aortic aneurysm? Aortic aneurysms have an incidence of … to lifestyle factors. One of the major factors is age; over time, the aorta naturally loses its elasticity, …

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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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Build a Better Smoothie

… soy, coconut, cashew or oat milk. If your potassium is low (due to increased GI  losses), use coconut water as a … more potassium than a banana!  If you’re a diabetic best is to stick to water or unsweetened almond milk which … The Protein and Fat For a smoothie to be well balanced it is important to include a good source of protein and healthy …

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Columbia’s Lung Transplantation Program Announces 1,000th Transplant

… The Lung Transplantation Program at Columbia is marking a major milestone: 1,000 transplants since 2001, … the United States. The number of transplants a team does is a valuable indicator for surgical outcome and is often associated with better recovery rates. “The …

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Maximizing Rotation Experience

… an evaluation not feedback. Frequent and timely feedback is what you need to improve your skill. Following Your Patient For example: Mrs. Prentice is 34 years old and is admitted to your service with abdominal pain. After …

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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?

… barley, rye, and many processed foods), a trend that is fueling a great rise in the sale of gluten free products in grocery stores. This is great for those with celiac disease or a diagnosed wheat allergy. But is a gluten free (GF) diet healthier for everyone? If you …

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