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Our Heart Surgery Team

… or use our appointment request form . Our Cardiac Surgeons For specialized care teams: Heart Attacks/Cardiovascular … Tumors Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD | (212) 305-6380 Vice Chair for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery Dr. Takayama is … start. Today, we’re learning how to find a heart surgeon. Visit our 'I Need a… Heart Surgeon' guide » Our Cardiac …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:30

Kidney Autotransplant Program

… Autotransplant Program and see if this procedure is right for you, please call (212) 342-3539 . Stories & Perspectives … which is where it gets its name (“auto” means “self”). For some conditions, such as complex renal artery aneurysm, … partners at NewYork-Presbyterian give us access to the latest technology, advanced diagnostic testing, and …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:12

2nd John Jones Research Fellow (2013-2014)

… Dr. Adam Griesemer Assistant Professor of Surgery, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, in the Department of … 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: 02/19/2023 - 13:13

Acute Care & Elective General Surgery

… You can’t be prepared for every emergency. That’s why we are. Conditions like … require a surgical procedure eventually. If you need help for an acute surgical condition, you need a team that’s … a wide range of insurances, offer in-person and virtual visit options, have a multilingual staff, and promise to see …

Last Modified: 03/25/2026 - 10:59

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/11/20

… is a pragmatic tool or the devil’s work. In parallel, for the first time in weeks, our institutions began tentative …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics

… relatives with pancreatic cancer. Is genetic evaluation for pancreatic cancer available? Who is genetic evaluation appropriate for? In evaluating a patient for a possible inherited cause … like more details about what our program involves, please visit our Participating in the Program page . Be sure to stay …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

What to Expect From Your Surgery and Hospital Stay

… that undergoing an operation can be a scary experience for you and your family. The Pancreas Center surgery team and … comfortable. Your family and friends will be allowed to visit you. You can expect to stay in recovery for several … Insurance Information Please make sure that we have your latest insurance information including the name of your …

Last Modified: 05/13/2025 - 12:49

Thoracic Surgery Section

… an extensive list of specialized programs and services for a variety of thoracic conditions. This includes dedicated centers for lung cancer care, emphysema care, women’s lung issues, … Email : cc2878@cumc.columbia.edu Phone : (212) 305-3408 News & Announcements State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 11:50

Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

… as an Outpatient Ambulatory care Nurse at NYP/Columbia for 13 years. Gerthy works closely with Dr. Pokala Ravi …

Last Modified: 04/04/2025 - 10:01

Program Overview

… and HB surgery. We will provide financial support for any associated costs of licensing and credentialing. … 's leadership, the program has an international reputation for living donor liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. … transplants. Dr. Ratner pioneered the use of laparoscopy for donor nephrectomy. All the living donor nephrectomies are …

Last Modified: 10/24/2025 - 16:48

Caracas to Santo Domingo: Creating Access to Pediatric Liver Transplant from the Ground, Up

… to bring her very sick child from Caracas to the U.S. for a living liver transplant . Living liver transplant is a … adults was established but there was no program anywhere for children. “I started calling my friends from Venezuela … the Island’s Medical Mission Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …

Last Modified: 12/10/2025 - 17:58

Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis

… move higher into the chest cavity, taking up space meant for the lungs and interfering with breathing. Bilateral … to help confirm diaphragm issues. What is the treatment for diaphragmatic weakness? Depending on the severity of … weakness and paralysis. Surgical treatment is an option for more advanced cases or if breathing becomes so impacted …

Last Modified: 03/16/2026 - 13:56

Adult Congenital Heart Surgical Care

… body matures, we may need to revise childhood operations for septal defects (holes in the walls separating the upper … adult congenital heart programs in the world. The Latest Treatments Columbia is a proven leader for surgical … & Directions » Appointments Call us at 212-305-6936 or visit Schneeweiss Adult Congenital Heart Center *For children …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 12:17

Pectus Excavatum

… a fast heartbeat There are multiple corrective surgeries for pectus excavatum Pectus excavatum is a malformation of … sternum and the pulmonary artery may cause a heart murmur. For ordinary everyday activities, a person with pectus … and obtain adequate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange for the demands of the body. The additional energy utilized …

Last Modified: 04/30/2026 - 15:29