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Giovanni Ferrari, PhD

… Giovanni Ferrari, PhD, is Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Research Program at Columbia University. …

Last Modified: 01/23/2026 - 12:17

What We’re Reading: 05/15/20

… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out— Daily COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

… The Center for Advanced Surgery performs both elective as well as emergency surgery to treat the full spectrum of conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, … spleen, and intestines. Minimally invasive surgery is our standard of care for both inpatient and outpatient …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

How to Apply

… How do I apply? The Program only accepts applications through the Electronic … September. In addition, we participate in the Main Match of the National Residency Matching Program . When should I … accepted through ERAS as early as September. Our deadline is November 1, 2020. Only complete applications will be …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

What to Expect at First Appointment

… During your first appointment at the Division of Colorectal Surgery you will meet with several members of … with you, the team will determine a care plan that is designed specifically for you. The first part of your …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:01

Cyclosporines (Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune®)

… Purpose Neoral® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. … nausea/vomiting, hair growth, gum swelling, increased risk of infection, joint discomfort, leg cramping, low magnesium …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Geoffrey K Dube, MD

… Dr. Geoffrey Dube is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Azathioprine (Imuran®)

… Purpose Imuran® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your weight and … in the same 50mg tablet form, or in a liquid formulation of 10mg/cc. When At bedtime with your other nighttime …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Palliative Care Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

What We’re Reading: 03/27/20

… with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out and follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery This one is from us—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Understanding GERD

… Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. Many people, …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:08

Natural Orifice Procedures

… Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery, or NOTES, is a form of scarless surgery performed through an internal incision behind the uterus or in the stomach wall to access the abdominal …

Last Modified: 12/12/2025 - 15:31

Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain

… Cody Artist went through years of escalating pain before he met Beth Schrope, MD, PhD . … Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation program , and the first to perform this operation in the New York area. … In about 70 percent of patients, chronic pancreatitis is brought on by long-time alcohol use yet Cody wasn’t much …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11