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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… “It was an amazing, incredible experience. It felt like a 26.2-mile standing ovation, and Dr. Sonett was my biggest …
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Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
… Gerthy Michel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of …
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
… procedure used to rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids is called a blepharoplasty . Also known as eyelid surgery, … life. Eyelid Surgery Procedures Blepharoplasty surgery is used to treat the following signs of aging: The sagging or drooping skin that is responsible for folds and lines around the eyes, which …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/02/20
… some of our most vexing reopening challenges. Hers is a high-turnover practice, with a very small waiting room … There is great variety in floor plans across all of our sites but in general we will be able to achieve reasonable … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Lung Cancer Screening Program
… complications. The core of this comprehensive program is a 10-minute imaging exam with low-dose computed tomography … using a very small amount of radiation. The screening tool is very effective at finding lung cancer before it causes symptoms, when it is still treatable. Studies have shown that when used …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/29/21
… who have only received their first dose by that time. It is very clear that the University is not bluffing. … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21
… I am more clearly able to identify and articulate what it is that has been making me so sad about this attack. It is … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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A COVID-19 Vaccine Update from Dr. Craig Smith: 7/29/21
… who have only received their first dose by that time. It is very clear that the University is not bluffing. … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Columbia
… for open surgery. The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is a world leader in minimally invasive surgery, even for the … of Innovation The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery. Thanks to … many benefits for patients, the skill of the surgeon is still the most important factor to consider. Columbia is …
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Isaac George, MD
… and a fellowship in interventional cardiology in 2012. He is a Professor of Surgery and Medicine, the Surgical Director … Co-Director of the Mitral and Tricuspid Center. Dr. George is board certified in thoracic (cardiac) surgery. His … He performs 150 to 200 open heart surgeries each year and is the highest-volume heart surgeon in New York State. His …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … of the baby’s condition prior to delivery to determine the best treatment options. Experts will use tests like fetal … Having an accurate understanding will help determine the best treatment options for the baby. How Is CDH Treated? Once …
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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… it into our feeds this week. Our Bodies Process Medicines Best at Certain Times of Day Many studies have been published … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update
… TAVR entails replacing the valve by using a catheter that is advanced into the heart through a small incision in the … Department of Surgery, is Principal Investigator of the 26-center PARTNER trial, which began in 2007 and is … open heart surgery. In an article published in NewsDaily.com, Dr. Ajay Kirtane, an interventional cardiologist at …
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Metabolic syndrome in 40s linked to TV, lack of exercise, at age 16
… show per week or less at age 16. When evaluated at age 43, 26.9% of participants had metabolic syndrome and 55% were … rate (88%), and the longitudinal nature of the study is valuable, according to Marc Bessler, MD, Chief of the … Because of these and other undefined factors, it is not possible from this study to determine whether the …
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