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Lloyd E. Ratner, MD
… Dr. Ratner is Professor of Surgery and Director of Renal and Pancreatic … Transplantation at Columbia University. Prior to joining the faculty at Columbia, Dr. Ratner was on the faculty of …
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What We’re Reading: 05/01/20
… Continuing to lead with news around COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Here are a few highlights from the week that we … follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the … Mysteries are plentiful, and illuminating the struggle is an important step in getting answers. ( From …
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Columbia Colorectal Welcomes Two New Surgeons
… The Division of Colorectal Surgery at Columbia offers wide-ranging … care for colon and rectal disease across 11 locations in the New York metro area. In 2019, the Division welcomed two … of Chicago. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Zoccali is also an avid researcher. He has published more than 40 …
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Second Opinion Services
… The Department of Surgery includes more than two dozen divisions … that may require surgical intervention. These include the following: Abdominal Organ Transplantation Acute Care … same-day or next-day appointments. In some situations, it is possible to have a surgeon review your medical records for …
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Surgical Procedures & Innovations
… female patients, gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is performed through a small internal incision behind the uterus. This procedure is known as a retro-uterine … cholecystectomy. Appendectomy can be performed using the same technique. Single port surgery , in which …
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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, September 2017
… Message from the Chairman Dear Colleague, I'm pleased to announce that NYP/Columbia has been named a center of excellence in clinical care for Gastroenterology and GI … forms of adult liver cancer. In other news: NYP/Columbia is now a major referral center for thyroid biopsy. We are the …
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Ferrari Lab – Columbia Biobank for Translational Science
… bioprosthetic heart valve, cardiac biomechanics, and the brain-heart axis are Dr. Ferrari’s main research … The Columbia Biobank for Translational Science (CBTS) is an applied biorepository supporting translational and … based on scientific rationale, desired type and quantity of specimens and associated data. Active Projects …
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About Aortic Disease
… The aorta is one of the body’s most important components, but you don't need to …
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… Columbia’s Department of Surgery provides care for its patients and the wider public through a comprehensive mix of personalized … about our offerings below to learn why Columbia Surgery is one of the leading programs in the country. About Columbia …
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Weight Control in 12 Weeks Group Program
… Description The Weight Control Center at Columbia University Medical Center is offering an interactive, registered dietitian-led weight … Each group session will involve discussions exploring the benefits, barriers, thoughts and specific action plans …
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Cosmetic Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
… Cosmetic ear surgery , also known as otoplasty , improves the shape, position or proportion of the ear. It may be right for you if you have a defect in … ear cartilage into a more natural shape. This procedure is performed quite commonly in both children and adults. …
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Colorectal Resources & More
… 10032-3784 Get Maps & Directions » See our complete list of locations For international patients, please contact the Global Services office at our partner hospital, NewYork … here are some helpful tips: Valet parking : Valet parking is available Monday-Friday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM and from 7:00 …
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What We’re Reading: 09/27/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Paging Dr. Robot Robotic surgery is a different kind of surgical art, one that requires a new form of accuracy and …
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Aortic Repair Saves a Life
… “Something’s not right,” and within minutes he was in the ER at a Westchester hospital. A few weeks earlier Greg … Greg was immediately transported to NYP/Columbia, one of the premier centers in the nation for aortic and valve … Columbia, I was lucky to be cared for by Dr. Takayama who is head of the Aortic Program and the Cardiovascular …
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