Search results
Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.
… actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics … to treating their obesity that they've ever had. Most will have seen a nutritionist or picked up a book or … A few had even gone to some of the specialized camps. Most may have been through obesity management programs …
Last Modified:
Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
… Dr. Ascherman is Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and a … than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly …
Last Modified:
Roshni Rao, MD FACS
… Dr. Roshni Rao, a renowned expert in breast care, is the chief of the Breast Surgery Program at … breast cancer (when the three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers; estrogen, progesterone, and the human … Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, a multi-site, multi-disciplinary entity that incorporates the legacy …
Last Modified:
Preceptor Sessions
… Midpoint Self-Assessment and Feedback Each student is required to receive explicit feedback midway through the … to Doris Leddy or the appropriate person at the affiliated site, as directed on the form. Observed History and Physical … attend for any reason, you must notify the clerkship (and site) director, clerkship (or site) coordinator, the Director …
Last Modified:
From Patient to Activist: Ralph Cheney Spreads His Story of Hope to Others
… The start of the most important battle of Ralph Cheney's life began with … temporarily to be with Ralph. But for Ralph, the loss of a trusted friend and loved one was to compound the trial of his … Jim and his wife, Jan. Almost five years later, Ralph is a survivor with no evidence of disease. Today, Ralph …
Last Modified:
General Surgery Residency
… to our patients. The Columbia General Surgery Residency is known to fully prepare our residents for whatever career … opportunities, and a location in one of the country's most exciting and safest big cities. New York is the most … unparalleled program. Please take the time to explore our site and learn more about the Columbia General Surgery …
Last Modified:
Liver Transplantation Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. …
Last Modified:
On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us
… kind of hope and resolve. Treating them in children is work unto itself—an unwavering commitment of heart and … lung development and causing them to function erratically—most often with life-threatening consequences. Upon birth, … ECMO units, allowing teams to stabilize patients on-site before transferring them to specialized centers, a …
Last Modified:
Our Super Specialty: Advanced and Recurrent Intestinal, Colon and Rectal Cancer
… while avoiding a permanent ostomy. Our Mission Our mission is to provide a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach … bedside" research These skills allow us to offer you the most advanced therapies for colorectal cancer. Our team meets … Murray AC, Pasam R, Estrada D, Kiran RP. Risk of Surgical Site Infection Varies Based on Location of Disease and …
Last Modified:
2nd John Jones Research Fellow (2013-2014)
… laude (2003), Harvard College. Thesis Title: “The Media is the Message: Media Coverage and Public Opinion in the 2000 … of Anastomatic Pseudoaneurysms. J Card Surg. 2011 Jan;26(1):76-81. Weiner J, Yamada K, Ishikawa Y, Moran S, Etter … miniature swine. Transplantation. 2010 Feb 27;89(4):417-26.5. Wong BS, Yamada K, Okumi M, Weiner J, O’Malley PE, …
Last Modified:
Medicine of the Soul
… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises . While migration remains a …
Last Modified:
Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …
Last Modified:
Acute Care & Elective General Surgery
… our fingertips, our team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is uniquely qualified to give quick, accurate diagnosis and … on complex cases that require a higher level of care than most community hospitals can provide, and we always work with the most up-to-date technology, including robotic surgical …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20
… like cardioverting atrial fibrillation. What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login. We’re … improved attendance at meetings of all kinds. Being off-site is no longer an excuse, nor is the time to move from one … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
Last Modified:
What We’re Reading: 03/20/20
… Let’s start with COVID-19 related news. Coronavirus is transforming our way of life, and you don’t need us to … with the constant stream of information, finding quality, trusted sources can sometimes feel daunting. Here are a few … for every one of us in every state to hear. ( From nytimes.com; podcast ) Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread …
Last Modified: