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Paul Kurlansky returns to Columbia for HeartSource and CIOR roles
… Paul Kurlansky, MD , returns to the home of his post-graduate training for a dual role at Columbia … Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and with the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review. Dr. Kurlansky has …
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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Kidney Transplant Team (December, 2023) Each … and regulation. And, the kidneys are capable of altering their activities from day to day, constantly adjusting to the … has proven to be the one way to recover the quality of health, and quality of life, enjoyed before the …
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Thyroid Cancer Treatment
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Treatment For Thyroid Cancer? There are three main parts … surgery is the preferred treatment option for all forms of thyroid cancer except thyroid lymphoma . (Chemotherapy is … hormones it produced. As a result, people who have had their thyroids removed need to take daily thyroid hormone …
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General Surgery Activities for 1st & 2nd Year Medical Students
… Students who want to get involved with surgery before their major clinical year have several options. For more … (212) 305-9596 Whipple Surgical Society The Allen O. Whipple Surgical Society introduces medical … students to careers in surgery, promotes interactions of medical students with surgical residents and attending …
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Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): What To Expect and FAQ
… valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive way to fix the aortic valve without open heart surgery Treating aortic stenosis with TAVR can greatly improve your overall quality of life and add years to your lifespan. Advantages of TAVR: …
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What It Takes to Treat Liver Cancer Today
… it can treat both cancer and underlying liver disease at the same time. From robotic resection to living donor … a single specialty either; it exists at the intersection of many—from oncology , hepatology, interventional … a cure. If not a cure, at least more time with a good quality of life. We won’t offer a transplant if it’s not …
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Celebrating New York’s Top Doctors in 2020
… Each year, patients in the New York metro area and around the world look to the June issue of New York Magazine to find top-quality care in the Castle Connolly Top Doctor Directory. …
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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Our Bodies Process Medicines Best at Certain Times of Day Many studies have been published on the ways hospitals … room space and unit layout. All elements that hamper quality sleep (which is critical for healing). But there is …
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Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program
… condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. One of the most important steps towards treating TOS is determining …
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Pelvic Floor Program
… and minimally invasive therapies resolve symptoms, restore quality of life for the majority of patients. Pelvic floor disorders affect the …
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Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer
… to keep you healthy. If surgery does become necessary, the procedure is smaller and only requires removing the diseased part of the thyroid instead of the entire gland. For appointments …
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Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care
… procedures to surgeries. Our surgeons offer a variety of options for those dealing with atrial fibrillation, one of the most common irregular heart rhythms. From the … Michael Argenziano, MD | (212) 305-5888 Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
… in both men and women, yet many people do not receive the care they need. Our Pelvic Floor Program provides expert … address common concerns and myths, and help restore quality of life.Here are some frequently asked questions and common …
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