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Pediatric Liver to Adult Transition (PLATinum) Program
… care. Our program operates within one of the largest and most experienced liver transplantation centers in the U.S. … form . About Health Care Transition Health care transition is the process of moving from a pediatric (family centered) … offers unique support for all pediatric patients aged 12 - 26 years old, who have received a liver transplant. Our …
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About Our Health Guide Team
… We understand that each individual's healthcare journey is unique, and our goal is to empower you with quality information to make informed … deeper, at your own pace. We are dedicated to serving as a trusted resource for all your health-related inquiries and …
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Walking through the Pain: One Woman’s Battle with Claudication
… up in Dr. Morrissey’s office.” Dr. Nicholas Morrissey is a vascular surgeon at New-York Presbyterian … was it,” said Sheila. “I do wonder still when the bomb is gonna drop—if the stent is going to fail. But I’ve walked for four months now. It’s …
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Celebrating New York’s Top Doctors in 2021
… Surgery Jeffrey L. Zitsman , MD | Pediatric Surgery What is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor? Each physician who is listed in the national and regional Castle Connolly Top … always reflects the latest in quality care. After a doctor is nominated, our physician-led research team begins their …
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New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant
… workers and mental health professionals, providing the most comprehensive care available to young people dealing … special support for all transplant patients aged 16 to 26 in our monthly transition clinic. Our dedicated transition … opened the clinic in February 2017.” In addition, the team is exploring telemedicine to reach young liver transplant …
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Race & Health Curriculum
… at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Our goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of racism and racial … part of this conversation. The schedule of these meetings is as follows: We begin every meeting by emphasizing that this is a safe place. We are all learning how to discuss these …
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Colorectal Cancer Care at Columbia
… to help. Columbia’s colorectal surgery program offers the most up-to-date treatment options for colorectal cancer, … cases. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the most effective care while maintaining their quality of life. … of the most difficult cases. If you or someone you love is in need of care for a colorectal issue, we’re here to …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/27/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, The enemy is inside the wire. This became unavoidably obvious yesterday … newly rattled. What is the proper response? First, at the most practical level, accept that there is no place to hide. … NYP/CUIMC Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… The mission of our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center is to prevent death from cancer and to maintain quality of … Colorectal Cancer Center are trained to perform all the most advanced techniques to treat colorectal cancers at all … 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …
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Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient
… could do so they transferred him to NYP/Columbia and the most experienced heart team in the world. Dr. Melana … of his struggling heart.” Columbia was then the principal site for the study of a new, more efficient LVAD, a pump … the same time as Joe’s transplant. This life-saving device is now FDA approved for patients with advanced heart failure …
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What We’re Reading: 02/05/21
… the scientific components were not rushed. The other end is more like a new beginning—deeper than politics, deeper … healthcare. We must grasp at the root. ( From newyorker.com ) A Parallel Pandemic Hits Health Care Workers: Trauma … 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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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic
… Medical Center Marfan Clinic in June 2017. Our goal is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan … years of age and over. The primary clinic telephone number is 212-326-8949 . On June, 10th the Clinic will be …
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A Breakthrough in IBD Treatment: BOOM-IBD Pivotal Trial Now Enrolling
… trial , led by colorectal surgeon Marco B. Zoccali, MD , is investigating sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) as a novel … results in the early feasibility phase, the pivotal trial is now officially open for enrollment. What is Sacral Nerve Stimulation? Sacral nerve stimulation works …
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