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JJSS Welcomes Our 2015 Graduates
… In-Kong Parrack Vascular Congratulations to all and best wishes on the next stage of your journey. Click to view …
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James A. Lee, MD
… Dr. James Lee is an internationally recognized endocrine surgeon who … with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. Dr. Lee is the Chief of Endocrine Surgery and the Edwin K. and Anne … and Adrenal Center. He has been rated as one of the Best Doctors in America and is one of the highest volume …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… for Covid-19, has been making headlines. This article is less about the treatment itself and more about the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an … 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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Curing a Rare Cancer
… 40 th birthday, February 14. “Hope,” she says, “was the best gift I ever received.” Dr. Jennifer Kuo , Director of … I heard her come into the room, I felt soothed. Her voice is like music; it’s a completely different kind of medicine, … he told Jay, “We got everything out and now Danielle is cancer free.” “I was so excited to wake up the next day,” …
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Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant
… Patricia Kingsbury is camping, biking and giving back Patricia Kingsbury is grateful to the Lung Transplantation Program at … diagnosis and showing them how to take their vitals.” The best advice Patricia has for other patients with lung …
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The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
… No more back pain, better quality of life Levella Haile is a financial advisor who helps patients at NYP/Columbia … to be sick and worry about how to pay their bills. I do my best to help people through this challenging process,” … day.” Finally Levella consulted Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Columbia. …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… the Adult Liver Transplant Program, discuss how this shift is making transplantation safer, expanding access, and … for living liver donation? Dr. Hawksworth: The advantage is that on the mid-upper abdomen, there are only laparoscopic … incisions, each less than a centimeter. The liver is extracted through a bikini incision (a Pfannenstiel or …
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The Miraculous Recovery of the Medical ECMO Program’s First ECMO Transport
… who would be the one to receive Melissa on transfer. ECMO is a device that acts as a temporary, artificial lung by … choice, determining that transfer on ECMO, offered her the best chance at survival. Melissa required ECMO for nearly two … her. After surviving this near-fatal episode, Melissa is grateful to be alive, and now educates women on avoiding …
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Comprehensive Surgical Services
… Breast Cancer The Department of Surgery is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. … adult and pediatric congenital heart disease are among the best in the world, and life-saving, complex open-heart … for this complex operation. These outcomes are among the best in the United States and worldwide. Pediatric Surgery …
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After Plication, a Rock Singer Hits the Road Again
… But his passion lies in music. Charlie, an energetic 71, is a singer who has fronted many rock bands over the years. … the stairs was challenging. Being able to finish a phrase is essential for a singer and that was becoming difficult, … his age, who tend to be using roughly 90 percent. The best part? Before the year was out, Charlie could sing again. …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … 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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Liposuction
… Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that is used to trim and reshape trouble areas of the body that … techniques. You should note that liposuction in men is best reserved for those patients with ideal body weight who …
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NYP/Columbia Welcomes New Faculty
… of Aortic Center A surgeon and a scientist, Dr. Patel is an expert in the full range of vascular disorders that can … endovascular and complex open repairs, offering the best possible treatment to each patient. Dr. Patel addresses … in complex video-assisted lobectomy and segmentectomy and is currently developing the Women’s Lung and Health Center …
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Stories of Hope: Alia's Story
… to have my surgery with Dr. Allendorf. The Pancreas Center is organized and competent. I felt safe in their hands, … people you go to' for this type of surgery. They were the best of the best, 'the professionals.'" Alia did not experience any …
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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes
… If you’re struggling with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition. And it’s not something you can do … their emotional struggles are, and what interventions work best for them. During our initial evaluation, I ask about the … day, so he wouldn’t be hungry late at night. When is the best time to join a support group? We offer ongoing support …
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