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Columbia Lung and Esophageal Center of New Jersey
… Columbia University are here to help you or your family with any lung, chest, or breathing issue, no matter how common or complex. Our team sees patients for all pulmonary and esophageal diseases, including lung … without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. Our …
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GI Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Club Meeting San Diego, CA, May 2019 Shaw K, Rossmer I, Rosario V, Schrope BA, Chabot JA, Kluger MD. Quality of … March 2019 Kluger MD & Martin RC. Professor rounds: IRE for pancreatic cancer. Mayeux S, Najjar M, Epelboym I, …
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Patient Stories
… began experiencing stomach pains while in Eastern Europe for work. He visited a local clinic, where nothing was found … Read more here » Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay Ryan is a tough guy—a combat veteran and an NYPD cop. Once, on … before departure, he woke up with terrible stomach pain. “I was nauseous and throwing up,” Tony says. “My wife’s a …
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Stories of Hope: Keni Torres
… October 9th, 2016. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I had lived 29 years without any significant medical history … and all the fluid successfully drained. I was so happy for the drainage catheter to be removed. But now it was time … the chest, abdomen or pelvis area. I can finally say I am taking control of my health, not the other way around. …
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Prasha Tuladhar: From Miracle Patient to ECMO Ambassador
… Program, accepted Prasha as a lung transplant candidate. “I was on oxygen, and my body was so fragile. It was a very … where she needed high levels of oxygen and medication for blood pressure support while, awaiting lung transplant. … Hospital, where she regularly visits patients. “I am very blessed. People who are put on ECMO are saved… I am …
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NYP/Columbia Celebrates Landmarks in Heart Surgery
… a gathering of patients, doctors, surgeons, nurses, and an official proclamation from the New York State Assembly and … continued success of our cardiothoracic surgery program is a testament to the dedication of our multidisciplinary … led by Drs. Craig Smith and Martin Leon, paves the way for the approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacements …
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Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth
… decided to make an appointment to see the endocrinologist for the second week of January. We changed his pills a … Dave said to me, “Wendy, they are looking at me like I am a dead man”. A medical friend told Dave that he needed “ … and uncle, David James, was born in Tennessee. He truly is a blessing in our lives. We travelled to see him after he …
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Hernia Types, Causes, and Treatments
… through. The most common type occurs in the groin area and is called an inguinal hernia. Hernias can create problems … hernia. Recurrent hernias should be evaluated immediately for possible repair. Sports Hernias Despite the name, Sports hernias are not …
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Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Care at Columbia
… to repair a cleft lip or cleft palate can be life-changing for a child. Columbia’s Craniofacial Center provides advanced … reconstructive surgeries, 16-year-old Jade Metivier is singing, smiling, and dancing again with a confidence that … Eli Grunstein, MD Minyoung Jang, MD Pediatrics Steve I. Caddle, MD Pediatric Dentistry Steven Chussid, DDS …
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Stories of Hope: Alia's Story
… recognized by her undergraduate institution with an Award for Outstanding Leadership for community service. Alia lived … the results, Alia recalls, "my heart dropped to my feet. I had a tumor growing on my pancreas. He explained that I … to have my surgery with Dr. Allendorf. The Pancreas Center is organized and competent. I felt safe in their hands, …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
… Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 A sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by reducing … comparable to a gastric bypass operation. It is an option for obese patients who have struggled to lose weight using … loss can improve your health with your physician. Am I a Candidate for Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery? Any patient …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/27/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, The enemy is inside the wire. This became unavoidably obvious yesterday … number of new ventilator cases at CUIMC, but proof for everyone of how real this is getting, regardless of one’s … NYP/CUIMC Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/22/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Before I write another word I must say that I am deeply flattered, … appreciate my “Updates.” You motivate me to keep groping for the right balance between frightening facts and sunny-day … outside the family find value in some parts of the message is a welcome bonus, and perhaps a reminder that even Surgeons …
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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide
… Transplantation Pre-Transplant Evaluation Waiting for Transplantation Lung Transplant Surgery Post-Transplant … The Path Forward with Cystic Fibrosis The Path Forward is hosted by Jerry Cahill and explores the many aspects of … Arcasoy discuss what happens once a patient receives the official phone call for his or her transplant. Understand …
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Compassion in Action, Across the Miles
… the help of a matchmaker dedicated to finding organ donors for recipients in need, and the expertise of the living donor … team at NYP/Columbia. Yitzchok Pinkesz (the donor) is now known as Emily Pinkesz and where they were previously … about her recovery. “The worst part was the catheter I had to have for two days. That’s a pretty minor thing,” she …
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