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World Leader in Disorders of the Diaphragm

… surgeon Mark Ginsburg is the leading center in the world for the treatment of diaphragm disorders, with a steadily … the diaphragm,” says Dr. Ginsburg. “Our patients are cared for by an expert team of neurologists, radiologists, … hernias Untreated, dysfunction of the diaphragm can lead to significant respiratory compromise. To make an …

Last Modified: 04/04/2024 - 15:35

Luona Sun, MD

… Cornell Medical Center before coming to Columbia for her fellowship training. Over the course of that time, she earned several honors for her research work, including winning the Theresa and … at the American Society of Breast Surgeons 2019. Dr. Sun can conduct surgical consultations in Chinese as well as …

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

Stories of Hope: Rokshana Husain

… When she made a trip to her local emergency room for a heart problem in 2009, Rokshana Husain could not have … that would ultimately save her life. While most of us don't imagine that trips to the emergency room are a good thing, … A year after her surgery, Rokshana is immensely grateful for her 'second life,' as she calls it. Her recent CT scan …

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

The Miraculous Recovery of the Medical ECMO Program’s First ECMO Transport

… with blood. Despite maximal support, including the need for a ventilator, the bleeding in her lungs caused her to … University Irving Medical Center for help. The option of ECMO was raised by Dr. Jennifer … her the best chance at survival. Melissa required ECMO for nearly two weeks and against all odds, she recovered. Dr. …

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

General Surgery Observership Program

… closed until further notice due to COVID-19*** Thank you for your interest in our general surgery program. Please note … not have an affiliation with Columbia University, but we can offer you a one month observership . We also do not offer … and completion of the visitors form. This process can take up to three months for approval – but is not …

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

Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.

… has been recognized nationally and internationally for his clinical and basic science research. By applying … trial. His work has led to changes in the guidelines for the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal … including the Bronx High School of Science. Click here for a complete list of publications from Dr. Goldstone. …

Last Modified: 05/04/2026 - 16:37

Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic

… is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan Syndrome and … 10th the Clinic will be participating in the Marfan Walk for Victory in Brooklyn . We are looking forward to …

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

Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS

… and won numerous federal grants as principle investigator for research work in medical ultrasound. She is the author of … She also employs minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign and malignant conditions of the stomach. Dr. …

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

ECMO Patient Survives Acute Respiratory Failure, Proposes to his Girlfriend in ICU

… Center, and asked that Chris be put on ECMO. ECMO stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation . When human lungs … it. But when they are failing, as in Chris’s case, ECMO can perform this vital function for them. The patient’s blood … to close the door. She walked to the door saying “shouldn’t you do this by yourself,” and when she turned around, she …

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

Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle

… curable. In his mid-fifties, JM had been struggling for years to keep his high blood pressure under control. Medications weren't working well, leaving him at continued risk for kidney … excessive amounts of aldosterone, a hormone which can cause hypertension as well as clinical symptoms. JM's …

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

Vascular Surgery

… offering the most advanced, minimally invasive therapies for spider veins and varicose veins, our surgeons treat the … deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and thoracic decompression for Paget-Schroetter disease. …

Last Modified: 09/09/2025 - 15:55

A2ALL: Adult-to-Adult Living Donor Transplant Cohort Study

… The study is being conducted for the following reasons: To determine the prevalence, … liver transplant (LDLT) among all donors and recipients for use by other adult-to-adult living donor liver transplant …

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

Thoracic Team’s Thymectomy Approach Published in Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery

… Thymectomy . In their article and accompanying video for physicians, the authors present a case example of a woman … invasive thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland) for myasthenia gravis. Compared to open thymectomy, the …

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

Dina Podolsky, MD

… Surgeons. Dr. Podolsky has received numerous awards for her training and teaching, including the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Teaching and the Golden Apple Teaching Award. …

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

Contact

… as possible. We also invite you to use us as a resource for exploring a career in surgery, and of course we welcome your suggestions for improving and enhancing the clerkship experience at any … shelby.cooper@bassett.org Eric Dong, MD Course Director for Stamford Phone: 203.276.5959 Email: XDong@shipmds.org …

Last Modified: 09/18/2025 - 12:08