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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

Columbia Surgery Begins Offering Outpatient Services at NewYork-Presbyterian The One in Westchester

… Columbia Surgery is now offering world-class services at NewYork-Presbyterian … One pairs Columbia’s leading surgeons and doctors with the most advanced treatments and resources, all in a brand-new … for same-day, coordinated visits, valet parking, and on-site dining options. The One features an ambulatory surgery …

Last Modified: 09/18/2025 - 17:05

Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastroparesis

… suffer a very compromised quality of life. Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach can not properly contract … vomiting, abdominal bloating, malnutrition, and more. The most common cause is poorly controlled diabetes. Based on their long-term …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:10

Manhattan Locations

… Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) campus is the center of our activities. Here we do everything from … opening in 1989, Milstein hospital has become the primary site of adult, in-patient medical care on the Columbia … Our doctors see people at multiple sites to provide the most convenient care possible. Here, our surgeons provide …

Last Modified: 08/25/2025 - 15:46

Healthy Snacking for Weight Gain

… on losing weight to improve their overall health, there is another group of people who are struggling to gain weight. … this does not apply to you. However, in my experience, most patients who have consistently added snacks to their …

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

What We’re Reading: 09/04/20

… our communities. While the brokenness of our health system is of urgent focus, this article packs some encouragement … our healthcare system is dysfunctional." ( From newyorker.com ) Jacob Blake's police shooting highlights the hidden … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

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

Carotid Stenosis

… in the Division of Vascular Surgery since 2003, the most important thing to do is to not panic. Instead, he advises, patients should find an … and is the main cause of long-term disability. Although most strokes result from plaques in the coronary arteries, …

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

NYP’s Advances in Care Podcast — Episode 1, Heartmaker: Revolutionizing Pediatric Surgery

… treatments, and compassionate patient practice. From the most complex cases in pediatric surgery, to the way AI will … detection and diagnostics – the work of these physicians is united by a collective mission to transform what it means to deliver patient-centered care. This is a show for healthcare professionals looking for the inside …

Last Modified: 03/03/2023 - 19:32

Karin C. Shears, MSN, FNP-BC

… Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Karin C. Shears is certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing … Virginia. Karin’s nursing career spans over a decade with most of her prior experience predominantly in the acute care …

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

What We’re Reading: 07/24/20

… shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that black children are more than three times as likely to … will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … out: What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

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

Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Beth Hochman

… Beth Hochman, MD is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia … decide which area of surgery to focus on because I found most fields interesting. In the middle of the program I did … miss about working here? Dr. Hochman: What I will miss the most are my fellow residents. I loved working with them. They …

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

State of the Union: Vein Care in 2023

… don't require anything other than local anesthesia, and most of them don't even require an incision. Because this is a hereditary disease, for the most part, a lot of patients delay their treatment because …

Last Modified: 07/21/2023 - 11:37

Crunch into Cruciferous Veggies

… have shown that eating cruciferous vegetables is associated with a lower risk for certain cancers including … prepare these vegetables so they enjoy eating them (this is the most important part)! There is nothing wrong with steaming …

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

What We’re Reading: 08/14/20

… programs seem to have robust enough staff and resources—is reaching only half of new cases within 24 hours. And of … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

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

Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations

… Looking for a Colorectal Surgeon? Our “I need a” series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:35