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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/09/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is May 9. 35F, 20 mph winds, and snow flurries! "Rough winds … Governor’s goal rather aspirational, but we must do our best. Anxiety over a second surge is epidemic. PPE supplies … 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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What We’re Reading: 07/02/21
… create the Delta wall we need together. ( From newyorker.com ) Frontline Health Care Workers Aren’t Feeling the … nurses are wiped out, need support, and crave relief. The best way to show your appreciation for their valiant service … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… be avoided, at least outside the Canton of Cuomo. Columbia is hedging its bets, and signaling loss of faith in the honor … Previously: 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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Here For You, Now More Than Ever
… on taking the most complicated cases, on being the best prepared. Well, no one could have been prepared for what … infection starts by determining whether an in-person visit is actually necessary for you. Our office administrators will … to be using right now. — Ryan Roehner (@ryerock16) March 26, 2020 Thank you for continuing your daily letters, Dr. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/8/20
… all the rest of us are holding our breath in hope that NYC is peaking. At NYP, today and yesterday there were more … nature of the ordinary man / Is to go out and do the best you can.” Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, Department of … 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 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… events unknown until now: [Feb 23, 1918] “Saturday—This is my first experience in my life in a hospital….I am told my … was placed near a window so I would get enough air.” [Feb 26, 1918] “Tuesday—Told this AM by Capt Davis and also by … 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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Faculty Spotlight: Fay Kastrinos, MD – Gastroenterologist
… Program , where she sees patients every Friday. What is your role at the Pancreas Center and the Muzzi Mirza Program? Dr. Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer … There are research studies underway to determine ways to best screen for pancreatic cancer in patients at high risk …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Day , the Bill Murray character says “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” March was … be Vega, the fifth-brightest star visible from earth. In 26,000 years a-Ursae Minoris will wear the Polaris crown … 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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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure and ECMO Program
… ability to deliver oxygen directly to the blood. What is the goal of ECMO? The main goal of ECMO is to support the … the referring hospital and the ECMO team here discuss the best options for the patient. Is ECMO safe? ECMO is a … and the Center for Acute Resipratory Failure at the site of our hospital partner, NewYork-Presbyterian: …
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Renal (Kidney) Transplantation
… pioneers in kidney transplantation procedures. Our goal is to get patients off the transplant list and able to live … procedures . Next Steps If you or someone you care about is in need of a kidney transplant, we can help. Call us at …
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Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Disease
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe, genetically-determined disease involving the … tract, and other organs. Key info Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease causing the build up of thick, sticky … can be treated, but not cured medically Lung transplant is recommended in severe cases among those who are eligible …
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Your Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: What To Expect and FAQs
… a balloon, the larger the aneurysm, the more likely it is to rupture. Surgery can remove the aneurysm and prevent … Surgery: We’re here for our patients for life. Our goal is to build trust and establish a long-term relationship with … either during or after, risk of infection at the incision site, stroke (particularly during surgery on the ascending …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS) is a minimally invasive surgery that involves accessing the … thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)? Because Uni-VATS is less invasive than traditional open thoracotomies, … or spleen can occur due to their proximity to the surgical site. There is also the possibility that the surgeon may …
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Our Super Specialty: Enhanced Recovery and Outcomes After Colectomy
… combines protocols based on ongoing available evidence for best practice together with the results noted for our … Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Our Team Colorectal Surgeons Pokala …
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