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Jennifer Hong Kuo, MD

… a board-certified surgeon-scientist nationally recognized for her expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal … first, most comprehensive, and highest-volume centers for ablative thyroid treatments. The center conducts the … clinical trials focused on percutaneous ablative therapies for thyroid disease. Dr. Kuo has trained and mentored …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Susan E. Bates, MD

… in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch of the Center for Cancer Research before moving to Columbia University in … of romidepsin (depsipeptide) in cutaneous and peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Working with Gloucester Pharmaceuticals, the … romidepsin for two indications - initially for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and later for peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Dr. …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Stories of Hope: Regina Haimer

… on the staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia (how lucky for me!!) and she recommended a surgeon. One week later, my … the surgical approach that would be the most effective for the removal of this mass, which may be connected to other … However one week later, she called. "Hello Regina. Don't get nervous, I have GOOD NEWS! The biopsies were negative." …

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

What We’re Reading: 09/06/19

… our feeds this week. Here’s How a Single Session of Vaping Can Hurt Your Lungs Doctors have been sounding the alarm over … healthy nonsmokers, even if the liquid they vape doesn’t contain nicotine. And long-term use may lead to permanent … loss surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity. A new observational study published in …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 14:21

Heart Basics 102: Understand Your Heart Care Specialists

… providers span a variety of specialties, which means it can be difficult to know what kind of specialist fits your … primary care providers (and often gynecologists for women). In an office visit, these physicians will screen … Using the catheter, an interventional cardiologist can insert a stent--a small tube--that opens up the blocked …

Last Modified: 12/09/2025 - 16:17

Hospital Services & Amenities

… blood banking and the possibility of donating blood for yourself or having family and friends donate blood before … Social workers also coordinate discharge planning . They can arrange home-care services, help patients apply to … and entitlement programs. The Cardiac Social Worker can be reached directly by calling 212.305.1969. Patient …

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

Resident Education: Simulation

… the OR, prior to working with a patient, is imperative for surgeons at all levels of training. The centerpiece for this shift in surgical education is simulation. As such, … decision-making, and technical skills training programs for third-year surgical clerkship students, surgical …

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

Cardiac ECMO

… This technology provides short-term heart and lung support for those suffering from heart or lung failure and it buys … assess patients, treat the underlying disease, or arrange for heart or lung transplantation. Using an extracorporeal … Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-7600 or use our …

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

Giovanni Ferrari, PhD

… At UPenn he launched the Penn Cardiac Bioregistry for the division of cardiovascular surgery. In 2017 he … Columbia. Currently he is directing the Columbia Biobank for Translational Studies (CBTS), an applied human biobank … Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association for the study of heart valve diseases and vascular …

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

Beach Friendly Snacks

… fantastic beach friendly snacks! Snacking at the beach can easily be energizing, refreshing and of course very … 87 % water. Bring a light dip such as hummus or tatziki for extra protein and satiety. Jimaca and Watermelon Salad … fresh strawberries are other great sandwich fillers. You can also prepare simple Beach Bag Food such as roasted …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Bryan P. Stanifer, MD

… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, benign esophageal disease, surgery for emphysema, and lung transplant. He has skills in both … of Clinicians for the Underserved in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at (212) 305-3408. …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award

… they continue to demonstrate their passion and dedication for the bettering of society. Now, five years after receiving … of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award for their continued advocacy, support, and leadership within … (NCI) to develop a comprehensive scientific framework for the advancement of pancreatic and lung cancer research, …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

The Clinical Research Core (CRC)

… pediatric and GI trials. The CRC is comprised of personnel for regulatory, quality, finance, and general oversight in … structure allows us to provide a wide range of services for our investigators and sponsors. Our diverse team provides a compassionate and engaging atmosphere for our subjects. Collectively, we speak over 10 different …

Last Modified: 08/21/2023 - 14:42

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/31/20

… the Allen Pavilion as a prelude to delivering free pizza for everyone on duty inside. Note that 15% of the … PPE is clearly in better supply, enough that plans for resterilization of N95s is on hold. NYP is working towards a plan to provide laundered scrubs for everyone in the front-lines. All parking is now free …

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