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Flattening the Curve through Telehealth, and Beyond

… can help us connect with patients more quickly.” For the skeptics out there, Dr. Nikolian reassures that age … patients stand to benefit the most. Scheduling a video visit in three clicks pales in comparison to the planning … a safety profile equivalent to a traditional in-person visit. “A phone call with a checklist of questions can …

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

Treating Colorectal Cancer with Surgery — Dr. P. Ravi Kiran

… how colorectal polyps are detected, and screening tests for colorectal cancer. Surgical treatments mentioned were the … recommendations risk factors, and treatment options visit the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery web page at …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:49

Caracas to Santo Domingo: Creating Access to Pediatric Liver Transplant from the Ground, Up

… to bring her very sick child from Caracas to the U.S. for a living liver transplant . Living liver transplant is a … adults was established but there was no program anywhere for children. “I started calling my friends from Venezuela … the Island’s Medical Mission Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …

Last Modified: 12/10/2025 - 17:58

Direction/Campus Map

… throughout the city at a variety of rates, see below for more information. For more information, you may also visit CUMC's website , from which most of this information …

Last Modified: 11/25/2024 - 16:29

Before Aortic Surgery FAQ

… meet with our surgeons to discuss your specific case. The visit could take anywhere from 30 minutes, if we have all the … CT scans at six months and one year from your initial visit to determine whether or not surgery is necessary. What … surgery. Do I need any additional tests before surgery? For everyone undergoing surgery, we typically perform routine …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:22

What We’re Reading: 8/19/19

… Times. The Promise and Price of Cellular Therapies In his latest piece, Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, asks important … Yorker. The A.I. Diet What would a personalized diet mean for you? Cardiologist, Eric Topol, MD, unleashes a …

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

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

… about Bariatric Surgery What can I expect when I first visit the office? You will meet with the surgeon, or with our … You will have a thorough history taken at the time of your visit, and as a candidate for weight loss surgery you can expect to go through a series …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 15:28

Fixing the Gap in Breast Cancer Care in African American Communities

… - that’s more than one in three people. According to the latest available data from the New York State Cancer Registry … organizations exist, there is still a critical need for better collaboration and care between healthcare … location, contact the New York Cancer Consortium for details on care closer to you. #2: Obesity A major …

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

Mercedes Martinez, MD

… of the Intestinal Transplant Program at the Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation, and … NewYork-Presbyterian. She provides state-of-the-art care for children with a multitude of liver and intestinal issues, … and clinical trials of immunosuppression withdrawal. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

After You Come Home from Heart Surgery: What to Expect

… Your companion should not be afraid to leave you alone for periods of time. Before discharge, you will receive: A … PA, or surgeon Recovering at Home At least one follow-up visit with your surgeon and cardiologist is recommended … obtained in one of the following ways: A social worker may visit routinely to determine whether you need help. You or …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 11:58

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/29/21

… some protection, even though far short of the requirements for true herd immunity. I may have been half-right, since our … the campus on September 2. An allowance might be made for people who have only received their first dose by that … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day …

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

A COVID-19 Vaccine Update from Dr. Craig Smith: 7/29/21

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

New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/31/20

… be reactivated to handle communication. More importantly for our Department, we were asked to reduce by 50% the volume … beginning Monday, January 4. This was deeply unwelcome news. Nonetheless, once again our Division leadership … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day …

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

James Lee, MD, Presents on Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy at 2011 ACS Meeting

… adrenalectomy, Dr. Lee was asked to share his technique for this procedure at the American College of Surgeons … Congress 2011. The ACS Clinical Congress presents the latest therapies for surgical diseases. Laparoscopic retroperitoneal …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58