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Anna J. Varghese, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNOR

… Varghese is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Colorectal Surgery who graduated from … closely with Dr. Pokala Ravi Kiran and all the surgeons in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. She sees patients in collaboration with the Colorectal Attending Surgeons in …

Last Modified: 03/15/2024 - 10:31

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

… a fantastic source of inexpensive, high quality protein. In fact, one egg contains seven grams of protein in addition to 14 essential nutrients including choline and … yolk and larger air sac. These eggs are best to use in baking. Cage-Free Eggs Hens are raised without cages; …

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

"When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?" Heart Surgeons Respond

… In 2019 the New York Times explored an important question: “ When is the surgeon too old to operate? ” Nearly 1 in 4 registered physicians in the United States is over 65, and 40 percent are actively …

Last Modified: 07/17/2024 - 11:07

Anal Fistula

… is an abnormal connection or tunnel between two areas in the anorectal region. The most common cause of anal … anorectal junction. The gland then becomes inflamed, and in an effort to expel its infected contents, expresses … the offending crypt and the outer opening, seen usually in the perianal region, may remain. Occasionally, the outer …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:46

State of the Union: Breast Care Today

… MD , Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery . What's new in breast care? Have we seen breakthroughs in any area? It’s the management of patients post-operatively … beforehand; we're setting them up to get a few medications in the post-op setting, including standard ones like Tylenol, …

Last Modified: 11/15/2024 - 15:49

Liver Transplant Programs & Services

… unit, we are equipped to offer the very best in medical care, patient services, and health research. Learn … and most experienced liver transplantation programs in the U.S. This allows us to perform more transplants than … (ADAPT) is one of only a few integrated ALD clinics in the country that provides collaborative, evidence-based, …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 15:28

Reflections of a Living Liver Donor

… In July 2009, I was a liver donor to my 21 year old daughter, … hepatitis. I first wrote about the experience in December 2009. Though I accurately captured the emotion … back to normal, and although Jen would return to school in a few weeks, part of me was still holding my breath, …

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

About Columbia Surgery

… , researchers, and other health care professionals united in their mission to deliver the best surgical care possible. … proud partner of NewYork Presbyterian Hospital , sharing in the highly regarded history of both institutions. We are consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Our Culture …

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

The Power of Hospitality: Claire’s Tea Room

… such person, having created a haven of warmth and comfort in the unlikely environs of a hospital floor where … their children’s heart surgeons. Claire became a fixture in the halls of Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian's Morgan … of his life, he underwent six major surgeries (culminating in a transplant at age 40), hundreds of smaller procedures, …

Last Modified: 03/05/2024 - 15:05

And The Beat Goes On — Tech consultant thrives after heart transplant

… stopped beating and served as a bridge to transplant. In her twenties, Cherie travelled all over the country as a … for a non-profit that was treating children with HIV in South Africa. “When I recovered from my cancer, I wanted … arms grew heavy. Her husband rushed her to the hospital in Danbury, CT and she flat-lined minutes later in the …

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

After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life

… his doctors performed an ileostomy, making an opening in his belly that allowed his body waste to pass into an … college, Daniel worked as a teacher and moved to Colorado. In his 30’s, he started vomiting and having trouble eating. … said. “For years, I had hernia after hernia after hernia in my belly. The surgeons would fix it and then the problem …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

Cognitive Functioning 20 Years After Arterial Switch

… Association for Thoracic 25 Surgery, Baltimore, MD, in May 2016. Researchers provided the first description of … adults with transposition of the great arteries now in their early 20s were compared to 43 healthy subjects of … documented into adolescence but remain rarely investigated in adulthood. When compared to healthy subjects, adults with …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:55

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, June 2017

… and our research into new pathways for pain management. In our conversation with Nigel Bunnett, PhD, you’ll learn … palliative drugs without the problematic side-effects. In this issue, we also comment on new findings that show a rise in colorectal cancer among younger Americans and will follow …

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

Service Unit

… spend your day with your team, except when you are in one of the student didactic or preceptor sessions. Lockers … major patient care goals for the day) for each. Include in the first section of the note the number of days post-op … with the number of days they have been on each. SOAP notes in Surgery should be concise and less than one page. …

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

Congenital Pulmonary and Airway Malformations (CPAM)

… and airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare condition in which a fetus develops one or more abnormal growths of … can be either fluid or solid-filled, and can change in size and appearance throughout a pregnancy. In most cases, they are not life-threatening. CPAM lesions …

Last Modified: 08/12/2025 - 10:55