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… Our doctors see people at multiple sites to provide the most convenient care possible. Here, our surgeons provide …

Last Modified: 08/25/2025 - 15:45

… Get answers to some of the most common questions about your surgery so you can prepare … health. You may also meet with the anesthesiologist. This is a good time to ask any questions relating to your surgery. … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:46

Surgery in 2021: Reflections on a Transformative Year

… They were flooded with volunteers. They had to shut the site down,” said Dr. Craig Smith. Each volunteer left an … on multiple waitlists. “What happened for us in New York is that we immediately were exposed to a much larger … at all. Vein treatment is an entirely new field, today most treatments are office-based procedures that don't …

Last Modified: 01/23/2026 - 17:33

Obesity Kills More Americans Than Previously Thought

… Most Americans are well aware that obesity is a serious health concern. We have learned that obesity can … hypertension, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Most people also know that several of these conditions carry …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:45

Venous Leg Ulcers

… be healed until the backward blood flow in the veins is corrected. Venous leg ulcers represent an advanced stage … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:53

Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

… elective procedures to urgent interventions. Our goal is to provide each patient with the safest, most effective treatment tailored to their unique situation. … seeking evaluation and management of urgent problems. In most cases, patients with urgent needs can receive an …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 14:50

History of Medicine: Beautiful Exploitation

… around the city. It’s an industry that serves one of our most basic, albeit superficial, needs: that of being attractive to those around us. So perhaps it is not terribly surprising that few thought to look beyond … gotten their nails done and have looked pretty good for most of world history. It’s not like these nail salons …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

What to Expect From Your Surgery and Hospital Stay

… will be unaware of your surroundings once the anesthesia is administered. Surgery Once you have met with your … more expensive; these additional costs are not covered by most insurance carriers. If you would like to arrange for … and liver function tests remain within normal ranges. Most patients who undergo surgery for pancreatic cancer will …

Last Modified: 05/13/2025 - 12:49

Varicose Veins

… the Vascular Surgery Vein Program are minimally invasive. Most involve no incisions, or at most, a quarter inch incision. All procedures are performed … with local anesthesia or sedation. Procedure time is usually 20-30 minutes. Patients can walk immediately after …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:51

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/18/20

… Serologic testing for antibody to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is now available for health care personnel. Those eligible … for the NYP ELISA assay to be expanded in scope. It is ~99% specific and > 80% sensitive 3-4 weeks after … 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

Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Clinic

… The Pancreas Center is dedicated to taking every step possible to help prevent, … protocols for early detection and genetic testing. Most recently, the center has established the novel … cyst), and research indicates the incidence is increasing. Most pancreatic cysts do not cause symptoms, so they are …

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

Congenital Heart Center treats the sickest of newborns, with outcomes among the best in the nation.

… Julie A. Vincent, MD the Congenital Heart Center is one of the largest and most preeminent pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery … from around the country and around the world to seek the most advanced, safest, and proven treatments for newborns …

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

The Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet during Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

… This is the third in a three-part Q&A series on nutrition. If you … some patients do not have any problems. Q.: What is the most important thing for patients to be aware of in terms of … In general, though, the primary focus is to get the most out of the foods the patient is eating and to have foods …

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

Alcohol Abuse And Acute Pancreatitis

… But another common though less talked about problem is pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a condition in which … condition. Thankfully, with proper treatment most patients are able to recover from acute attacks and … deficiencies, and chronic pain – can occur. And, perhaps most significantly, patients with chronic pancreatitis are …

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

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement as Good as Open Surgery, According to PARTNER Results

… alternative for these patients. According to to the most recent results of the landmark PARTNER study, TAVR is as good as open surgery in terms of long-term survival. … that transcatheter aortic valve replacement “is the most exciting new treatment for aortic stenosis in the past …

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