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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… Renal Disease Treatments There are two accepted treatments for ESRD: Dialysis , which substitutes for the kidneys in filtering body waste, and Transplantation … a failed kidney is replaced with a healthy donor kidney. For eligible patients, kidney transplantation offers freedom …
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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 » …
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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 …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… shows that our results well exceed national outcomes for living donor liver transplantations. Our program offers: … Transplant Services at NYP/Columbia Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and children, including a six-organ transplant; a …
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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 …
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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: …
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How The Pandemic (Still) Impacts Vein Health
… are not symptomatic and sometimes we're able to compensate for deficiencies in our venous system just by how we live our … longer hours than ever at the computer because it’s so easy to be online all day. The pandemic also limited access … very easy to fit them into your schedule.” For more on the latest treatments for vein issues of all kinds, read our …
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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 …
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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 …
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Stories of Hope: Suzanne Musich
… Musich; I was one of the few fortunate candidates eligible for the Whipple Procedure. The radio and television … weeks after surgery, I went to Dr. Chabot for a follow-up visit and I was told to schedule chemotherapy. Dr. Kluger … to fight for my life and that this was not going to be easy. After two cycles of chemotherapy, I was given a one …
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A Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery
… expect, we spoke with Giovanni Dugay , nurse practitioner for Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery . … , and if they are, it sets off the process. At that visit, we also provide a checklist of things that need to be … me it’s the best thing they've ever done. This is not ‘the easy way out.’ It’s so important that the message gets out …
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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 …
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What We’re Reading: 08/30/24
… health issues in women. Shedding light on the struggles for diagnosis and the hope that non-invasive technologies … might offer for future care. (From newyorker.com) It Eats Plastic. You Eat It. An intriguing look at the … rights. (From npr.org) Related: What We’re Reading: 07/26/24 “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The …
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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
… the ranks to serve as Columbia Neurosurgery’s lead NP for its Cerebrovascular Division . Working with patients is … in her day-to-day role as well as serving as a leader for the team. In addition to her clinical role, Gaby had also … new program offering immersive internship experience for Washington Heights students an inside look at the …
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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21
… And their excitement and dedication should rile us all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … 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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