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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/28/20

… about new-case rates prove correct. Surge capacity is also based on assumptions, but our baseline resources (ICU beds, ventilators) are not. It is possible we will be overwhelmed. If we are, choices must … 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

2021 Nelson Family Transplant Innovation Award Recipients

… and translational research in transplantation. The program is designed to support new, innovative research with the … reviewed by the scientific advisory panel in July. This is the second year granting Nelson Awards, and four new … this year’s awards has the potential to answer some of the most pressing questions our clinicians, and their patients, …

Last Modified: 07/20/2023 - 08:56

Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths

… for you. SIGN UP NOW About Organ Donation Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ from one … but quite a few can! Right now, these are the most common types of organ transplants: Kidney Liver Heart … making a huge difference. They not only give hope to those most in need, they also help patients bypass lengthy wait …

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

Rewarding Medicine: Can Hospital Rankings Work for You?

… Game shows tell contestants what they’ve just won (Why is it always a jet ski? Have they been over manufactured? A … treatment that is beyond the capabilities of its staff... Most hospitals would reject [a patient in their 80s or 90s … all this information with things like doctor’s referrals, trusted word of mouth, and good old common sense. US News …

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

Good Girl Greta: What the Body Was Saying All Along

… the ER. I haven’t had any crises,” she said. “For me, that is massive.” Rachel grew up in New Zealand, in a family and … moving through the city with a kind of vigilance that is hard to describe unless you’ve lived here, a massive city … less visible unraveling happening inside her. It is, in most ways, a reworking of Rachel’s own experience. “Women are …

Last Modified: 05/04/2026 - 11:21

Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect

… physical examination to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about … a telephone call from the hospital. (If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, you will receive a call on a … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 13:14

Frequently Asked Questions about Adrenal Gland Health

… with one or both glands. A problem with the adrenal glands is referred to as adrenal disease . There are several kinds … development. How many Adrenal Glands does a person have? Most people are born with two adrenal glands. To have normal … disease is well controlled and the adrenal is the only site of metastatic disease, if the patient is having …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:22

Robotic Heart Surgery: What to Expect

… system to perform specialized heart procedures. The robot is fully controlled by the surgeon, and features small … for added pain control. At the end of the surgery, in most cases, the breathing tube will be removed and you will … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 01/28/2026 - 11:44

Comprehensive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Program

… Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the … we have worked to better understand the development of the most common form of liver cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma …

Last Modified: 01/14/2026 - 13:49

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/31/20

… challenges we faced two weeks ago are being reduced. PPE is clearly in better supply, enough that plans for resterilization of N95s is on hold. NYP is working towards a plan to provide … 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

Kidney Autotransplant Program

… this minimally invasive treatment option. Columbia is the only institution in the Northeast with a dedicated … evaluation process to determine the specific approach most appropriate for their individual case. … floor New York, NY 10032 Make an Appointment We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:12

Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele Care at Columbia

… Spina bifida is a neural tube birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord. The most severe form, myelomeningocele, can have lasting and … cord do not form correctly as the fetus develops. In the most severe form of spina bifida—called myelomeningocele—a …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:02

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: 02/19/2023 - 13:13

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings

… nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 …

Last Modified: 08/01/2025 - 13:32

State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today

… bypasses actually perform better. So we’re recalibrating. Is open bypass becoming a lost art? In some ways, yes. A lot … range of aortic surgeries—both endovascular and open—than most other places. Part of that is simply because it’s what … for treating blockages in the legs. One of the most exciting is a bioresorbable scaffold—a next-generation …

Last Modified: 05/02/2025 - 15:19