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ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville | 1 Pondfield Road

… without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … By Public Transportation ColumbiaDoctors Bronxvile is within reasonable transit distance with the use of …

Last Modified: 09/12/2023 - 15:38

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Section

… the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, is dedicated to leading the field of pediatric and congenital … disease for both children and adults, using some of the most advanced surgical care techniques available, from … in our services, learn more on our clinical care site: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patient Site Appointment …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 18:18

Weight Loss Surgery Q & A: Ask the Experts

… This goal of this session is to help you understand all the risks, benefits, and … be taking your questions, as well as answering some of the most common questions they receive from their patients. Our … Krikhely, MD | Bariatric Surgeon Weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision. We want to make sure you have …

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

Westchester Bariatric Surgery Program

… our team offers you the resources of one of the country’s most advanced hospital networks in one convenient location. … and weight-related complications. About Obesity Obesity is a serious chronic disease that is becoming increasingly … a personalized weight loss program for you. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:09

Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

… cancer, also called undifferentiated thyroid cancer, is very rare and makes up only 1 to 2% of all thyroid … Unfortunately, anaplastic thyroid cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers in humans and is often lethal. … survival from this type of cancer is less than 5%, with most patients dying within just a few months of the …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:30

Life After New York: Two Wildland Firefighters on What They Learned at the Armory Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic

… and what’s next for them both. Lorenz says Landguth is the one who got him to New York in the first place, … were. “It definitely felt like we were helping out the most just being runners,” he says. During hospital shifts, … be my career,” he says. In the offseason, he’s making the most of his time with friends and family, and training to …

Last Modified: 01/14/2025 - 11:25

Westchester Locations

… Medical Group Westchester. The 288-bed facility is home to a cancer center, maternity center, breast health … the latest technology for minimally invasive procedures. Most patients treated at Hudson Valley Hospital come via the … Our doctors see people at multiple sites to provide the most convenient care possible. Here, our surgeons provide …

Last Modified: 12/15/2025 - 17:03

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/10/20

… people—have died. The overall mortality rate for COVID-19 is similar. Almost all of my patients meet me beforehand, … make a brief visit to show respect. None of this routine is unique to me. Contrast that with what happens to 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 …

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

Pediatric Liver Program

… requires liver surgery or a transplant, our surgical team is among the most experienced and skilled in the nation. We also have more … move more patients off of the national waiting list than most other hospitals in the country. In addition, our …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 13:17

Help take pain out of pancreatitis with your diet

… Nutritionist , The Pancreas Center “What can I eat?” This is a popular question asked by those suffering from chronic … Now let’s discuss the diet for chronic pancreatitis. It is most important that you understand what not to eat and why. … fat. This is usually unnecessary and also unhealthy for most people suffering from chronic pancreatitis. You should …

Last Modified: 05/14/2024 - 11:51

First Ex Vivo Lung Transplants at NYPH/Columbia

… each year. While the absolute number of organ donors is fundamentally far lower than those in need, an even … of the Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Program at NYPH/Columbia. Most lungs sustain too much damage at the time of death, he … the multicenter FDA trial began, we have assessed at our site seven sets of lungs, all of which would have been …

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

Day of Surgery

… Surgery is performed at one of Columbia University Medical Center's … and any anesthetic concerns that the patient may have. Most ambulatory surgery operations, such as inguinal and … are given and a follow-up appointment with the surgeon is scheduled. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:05

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

… outstanding surgical outcomes About one in 125 newborns is affected by a heart defect at birth, making congenital … far surpasses all others in terms of patient volume. The most recent national evaluation also confirms the program's … excellence: despite treating many patients with the most severe and complex conditions, the pediatric cardiac …

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

Plastic Surgery at Columbia

… that few other programs can match, and our mission is to use our many resources to deliver the highest quality … a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery today?" Read … than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly …

Last Modified: 09/02/2025 - 16:57

Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

… Nutritionist , The Pancreas Center Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the … The authors found that people who followed the guidelines most closely (compared to those who followed the guidelines … Here are some key points for you to follow from the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2010), with …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59