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Our Pancreas Team & Locations

… The Pancreas Center is led by a highly experienced team of physicians, nurses, … Each individual specialist works in close coordination with the rest of the team to make sure every patient receives … chemotherapy pre-operatively, post-operatively, and for primary treatment. Susan E. Bates, MD | Medical Oncology …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 18:37

Endoscopic Procedures

… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach … internal incisions. Visit the Columbia University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about … Repair of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach contents reflux …

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

Cardiac ECMO

… Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support system that partially replaces the function … This technology provides short-term heart and lung support for those suffering from heart or lung failure and it buys … (‘outside the body’) pump, this life-saving measure is used to assist patients who have no blood pressure and are …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:17

Giovanni Ferrari, PhD

… Giovanni Ferrari, PhD, is Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Scientific … At UPenn he launched the Penn Cardiac Bioregistry for the division of cardiovascular surgery. In 2017 he relocated his program to Columbia. Currently he is directing the Columbia Biobank for Translational Studies …

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

healthpoints Fall 2010

… mastectomy to prevent or treat breast cancer. Screening for Diabetic Foot Ulcers : NYPH to launch a comprehensive … evidence-based treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. ECMO for Pulmonary Failure : For adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome, innovations at the …

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

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, January 2018

… Message from the Chief New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults with Liver Transplants Progress Identifying Parathyroid Disease Major Referral Center for Adrenal Cancer Diabetes and Obesity Preventing …

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

Direction/Campus Map

… Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is located in northern Manhattan in close proximity to the George Washington Bridge. It is easily accessible via automobile or public transportation. … throughout the city at a variety of rates, see below for more information. For more information, you may also …

Last Modified: 11/25/2024 - 16:29

Post-Operative Support Groups

… will share tips and tricks meant to support weight loss for life following bariatric surgery. Please send an email to … location of the meeting. NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is located at 55 Palmer Avenue in Bronxville. You can call … Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is (914) 787-4000. Weill Cornell Medical Center Support …

Last Modified: 02/10/2026 - 15:02

Off-hour Responsibilities

… During your time off prepare for surgical procedures, read for preceptor group, study for the exam. Students are … the problem being presented and a powerpoint presentation is usually indicated for a major presentation. Be guided by …

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

healthpoints Spring 2015

… CONTENTS Pectus excavatum : Surgery for chest wall anomalies now improved, and no longer just for kids Cardiovascular Disease : What to do if you are diagnosed with carotid stenosis In the News : Research confirms breast …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

HeartMate® III IDE Study

… The HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a prospective, multi-center, study comparing the HeartMate … study that includes a pre-specified early assessment for safety. Researchers at up to 60 centers will evaluate the device for use as long-term support for patients who are not …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:05