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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 …

Last Modified: 11/26/2025 - 16:32

Mitral Valve Stenosis

… Stenosis? Mitral valve stenosis is a condition in which the heart's mitral valve is narrowed or stiff. Stenotic … through the left ventricle, the main pumping chamber of the heart. The upper heart chamber swells as pressure … medication, such as warfarin (Coumadin), for the rest of their life to reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke. …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:27

Thyroid Cancer Causes

… Prognosis/Outcomes What Causes Thyroid Cancer? Although the exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet well understood, there are two … gland). People with medullary thyroid cancer, as well as their families, should consider getting tested for the …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:01

Pokala Ravi Kiran, MD

… Dr. Ravi P. Kiran is the co-director of the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and … Dr. Kiran has specific interests in surgical outcomes and quality and in evidence-based strategies for inflammatory …

Last Modified: 06/12/2026 - 01:36

Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome

… Syndrome (LPHS) is a rare condition that causes periods of severe intermittent or persistent back, abdominal, or groin pain accompanied by blood in the urine. There are various management strategies available … to invasive that can improve patient outcomes and quality of life. LPHS is a complex disease which is difficult …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:59

Pelvic Floor Program

… and minimally invasive therapies resolve symptoms, restore quality of life for the majority of patients. Pelvic floor disorders affect the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Breast Cancer Care Program at Columbia

… one have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you want peace of mind. That means working with a cancer care team with the experience and expertise to deliver the best possible … that cancer impacts every part of your life. Our program is designed to support you at every step of your care journey …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 13:57

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 …

Last Modified: 02/06/2026 - 11:56

Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis

… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 About In … cases, and when repeated attacks affect function and quality of life, surgery may be required. Surgery for …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:16

Towards a Vision of Humanity: Cancer Treatment for All

… " Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is … minorities experience less access to health care, poorer quality of care when it is available, and worse outcomes in … mastectomy and lower rates of breast reconstruction than their non-Asian peers. Hispanic and black women are more …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Aortic Repair & Replacement

… What are the treatment options for Aortic Valve Disease? There are two types of aortic valve surgery: aortic valve repair and aortic valve … medication, such as warfarin (Coumadin), for the rest of their life to reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke. …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:15

Interventional Pulmonology at Columbia

… Pulmonology Program can diagnose and treat a wide range of pulmonary diseases and respiratory conditions using … that can shorten recovery, reduce risk, and improve quality of life. Pulmonary disease affects your lungs and … instrument with a light and camera. It’s inserted into the lungs and airways through the nose or mouth. It allows …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:03

State of the Union: Aortic Surgery Today

… "Ninety percent of these operations are planning. Maybe 10 or 20 percent is execution." Over the last several years, aortic surgery has evolved greatly. … to travel or stay in New York. It’s a difficult balance. Quality improves with volume, but access becomes harder. So …

Last Modified: 02/12/2026 - 12:37

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 …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 15:06