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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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State of the Union: Heart Care Today
… An interview with Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD , Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Aortic Center, Marfan Center. Innovations in the … , where a patient’s aortic valve is replaced with their own pulmonary valve. It is a very old operation, but … State of the Union: Heart Care Today …
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Guide to Surgery
… What is abdominal wall reconstruction surgery? Abdominal wall reconstruction is the practice of taking a dysfunctional abdominal wall due to hernia …
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Gluten free meal ideas and recipes
… By Deborah Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist, The Pancreas Center Going gluten free can be a very drastic … if you are currently eating a significant amount of bread and pasta. While whole grains are healthy, refined … whole grains make a great side dish instead of pasta. Here is my favorite quinoa recipe . Suggestions for gluten free …
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Microsurgery
… Microsurgical techniques involve the suturing together of small arteries, veins, and nerves. These techniques are … If you are in need of a reconstructive procedure, our team is here to help. Call us at (212) 305-3103 or request an …
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About Weight Loss Surgery
… One of the best tools when it comes to keeping weight off is education. We’ve put together articles to help you learn about the causes and complications of obesity, and the different …
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Support Services After Lung Transplantation
… From the moment you and your primary pulmonary specialist begin discussing the possibility of lung transplantation, you will have many questions and … food and preparation requirements. A delicious recipe is highlighted in every issue of the heart and lung …
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President Grover Cleveland had a Deadly Secret
… May 5, 1893, marked the day Grover Cleveland was sworn into office as President of the United States for the second time. He is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms in …
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Contact
… During the clerkship you will to answer to an array of people, from your clinical team and preceptor to the core … concerns you may have. Particularly if you feel anything is “wrong,” please contact us—and specifically the Course …
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Breathing Easy: How One Woman Got Back Her Future
… walks her dog, hangs out with her boyfriend, or goes to the gym. The other day, she played tennis with her sister. … old, 5’4” tall, and weighs 120 pounds—which, for Nell, is a miracle. A few months ago, she was down to 80 pounds and … in severe respiratory failure. She had been in and out of Albany Medical Center and on different antibiotics but …
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About Colorectal Conditions & Treatments
… The first step in making an effective treatment plan for a colorectal issue is fully understanding your condition and knowing all of your treatment options. To that end, we’ve put together …
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Otoplasty Reconstruction
… 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 … If you are in need of a reconstructive procedure, our team is here to help. Call us at (212) 305-3103 or request an …
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Charles J. Lightdale, MD
… Current research is focussed on Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies using … for more accurate diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopic mucosal resection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer. Blood tests and …
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Heart Surgery Resources & More
… NY 10032 Get Maps & Directions » NewYork-Presbyterian The One 1111 Westchester Ave White Plains, NY 10604 Get Maps … Surgery Guides: What to Expect Preparing for Surgery Day of Surgery In the ICU Discharge Recovering at Home Tips for … Process? What Happens After the Evaluation Testing is Completed? Transplant Waiting List Surgery & Postoperative …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy Operation
… In this video, Dr. Marc Bessler, Professor of Surgery at Columbia, discusses an operation called sleeve gastrectomy. This operation is an effective and relatively safe option for patients. …
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