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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)

… wide, between the ribs. This single cut serves as a port for both traditional surgical instruments and the … which has been proven to be an equally effective procedure for lung tissue biopsies and resections as well as … VATS procedures as well, where one incision is made for the surgical instruments and another for the …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:55

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/22/20

… CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 patients for the past 6 days.  We can’t convert ORICUs to ORs until we … of bad ideas.  I will try to redeem myself with another visit to the annals of adversity.  Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a … 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: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine

… in advancing medical research. Dr. Wattacheril advocates for increased patient participation in studies, fostering a … Fatty Liver Disease Program at Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation , took the course … Transplant from the Ground, Up Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …

Last Modified: 02/15/2024 - 15:12

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20

… month.  Cold, rainy, windy, and gray has been the standard for April, as if acting out “cruelest” in charades.  A … 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 … 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: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations

… (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. For IBD care, call (212) 305-9664. Our Team Colorectal … have earned national and international recognition for their expertise in minimally invasive and laparoscopic … Today, we’re learning how to find a colorectal surgeon. Visit our 'I Need a… Colorectal Surgeon' guide »   …

Last Modified: 04/10/2026 - 16:30

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings

… named one of the best hospitals in the nation by  U.S. News & World Report . We are also proud to be  New York’s No. 1 children’s hospital and among the best in the nation for children’s care, ranking nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 …

Last Modified: 08/01/2025 - 13:32

What We’re Reading: 01/08/21

… Self-care often gets co-opted and woven into a ploy for consumables, but the roots hold grave importance for our … and grief, and to be an ally to yourself.” ( From nytimes.com ) Pfizer vaccine protects against new Covid variants, … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 11/01/19

… out of appealing to our shared humanity. ( From nytimes.com ) Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second … It can be treated with surgery, but afterward, treatment for addiction is rarely offered--which only compounds the … crisis and the suffering left in its wake. ( From nytimes.com ) The Science Of Scary: Why It's So Fun To Be Freaked …

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

Eat the Beet!

… variations to making borscht. Below you will find a recipe for borscht that can be served warm or cold.  I like to puree my soup for a thick, unified texture, but if you like a hearty soup … beets in with a regular garden salad. See recipes below for ideas. The leaves from beetroot are edible too, so don’t …

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

Our Doctors

… & Sarcoma Cardiac Surgery  ( Adult | Pediatrics ) Center for Advanced Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester … Surgery Weight Loss & Minimal Access Surgery Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research Surgical Science Ordered by Last Name » Click here for Staff Directory »   Abdominal Organ Transplantation LIVER …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 11:41

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20

… the backlog of March-April cancellations.  The pace for outpatient procedures should expand dramatically once the … Center.  Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … 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: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Current Residents

Last Modified: 07/30/2025 - 10:53

Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia

… And if a minor procedure is necessary, we offer the latest minimally invasive options. If you have benign breast … do not require treatment, and will resolve on their own. For severe symptoms that are affecting quality of life, … surgical techniques in use today. Personalized Care for Your Condition Many benign breast diseases can be managed …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 13:21

What We’re Reading: 10/04/19

… transplant recipients on the planet. ( From washingtonpost.com ) When Music is the Best Medicine “Music therapy can make … Crowe, former president of the National Association for Music Therapy Music is a stress reliever, it's used to … in which music therapists help people heal. ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 09/27/19 What We’re …

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

Dr. Sheldon Marc Feldman at 2012 New York Reiki Conference, Part 1

… University Medical Center, it was thrilling for me to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his … (NYRC), sat rapt as Dr. Feldman explained his rationale for incorporating Reiki into his breast cancer surgeries. He … will be posted in part 2 of this article on October 26. To learn more, see Raven Keyes’ newly released book, The …

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

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