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Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient

… Joe benefits from next generation LVAD and heart transplant At 19, Joe de Rosa was working as a patrol officer and … breathing—even a little exercise suddenly left him winded. At about the same time, he also felt a lump in his neck. Joe … “Unfortunately, an organ was not readily available and to buy him time, we proposed a Left Ventricular Assist Device …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Columbia Hernia Center

… If you would like to set up a consultation, please call us at (212) 305-5947 or use our online appointment request form . We look forward to … During Your Care With the Columbia Hernia Center What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? NewYork-Presbyterian Patient & …

Last Modified: 02/20/2026 - 12:26

Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience

… 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 clothing. "I have had no stomach pain, no reflux, … upset. Obesity expert Louis Aronne, MD, a faculty member at Weill Cornell, referred her to Dr. Bessler. "I wanted to …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.

… not all eggs are created equal, so let’s take a look at the differences between eggs by looking at labels……  USDA Grade The USDA grades eggs as AA, A, or B. … benefits. However, regardless of which type eggs you buy and eat, eggs are still a great source of nutrition and a …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

ABC’s Medical Marvels Highlights New Weight Loss Procedure at NYP/Columbia

… – endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. SEE THE FULL STORY HERE: … ABC’s Medical Marvels Highlights New Weight Loss Procedure at NYP/Columbia …

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

State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020

… a quantity of life issue too. [Editor’s note: We agreed to buy all the vowels and will be using “aesthetic”, the most … modalities. We have the technical ability to do it here, it's just the resource issue at this particular point … please call (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online . Subscribe to Healthpoints and never miss an update. …

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

“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

… Craig Smith, MD , delivered the 2025 commencement address at his alma mater, Case Western Reserve University School of … gratitude and appreciation to those who lived and worked here before us.” Recognizing the land upon which we reside, … is realizing you don’t have to kill yourself.” Now I don’t buy all the labeling and catastrophizing, and I hope you …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:51

Iron Lung: New Yorker article

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/17/20

… As many have observed, that used to mean more than it does at the moment.  Our Department’s surgeons, me among them, … The curve is flat.  The intrepid marines working at all levels in the ORICUs have improved care delivery in … shutdown has eliminated the admission revenue required to buy food.  For extra sting, they added that Vitus, Germany’s …

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

The Columbia Anal Fistula Center

… The Columbia Anal Fistula Center is here to bring you top-quality care from world-leading experts … help by calling (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. About Anal Fistulas Anorectal fistulas are a … is similar to how acne develops on the skin. Anyone is at risk of developing the condition, however, they may be …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:37

Medical Marvels: Double lung transplant

… performed by the same talented team of doctors and nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Read more here » …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

First Visit: What New Patients Need to Know

… , the new patient coordinator for the Pancreas Center, is here to help you beginning with your first call to the … any testing that may be needed to help the physicians at the Pancreas Center determine a diagnosis or plan of care. … Ask your doctor to invite you to myColumbiaDoctors, your online health portal. MyColumbiaDoctors is a new online …

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

Naltrexone Implant a Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

… Naltrexone implants, which will begin Phase Two this year at Columbia. What makes the naltrexone implant so different … can voluntarily put themselves on a list where they can't buy a gun, the potential to save lives is there. This is kind … against overdose will be a huge step forward. Click here for more information about the trial, participant …

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

Robotic Surgery at Columbia

… Columbia is at the forefront of the latest surgical techniques to improve … with Heart Surgeon Dr. Arnar Geirsson Robotics are Here for Complex Liver Surgery, and the Benefits Are Vast: An … Robotic Heart Surgery :  (212) 305-8312 or use our online request form . Robotic Hernia Surgery : (212) 305-5947 …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 18:01

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