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Adrenal Surgery

… able to leave the hospital the day after the operation. At the Adrenal Center, we perform 98% of adrenal operations … adrenal issue, our team at the Columbia Adrenal Center is here to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an appointment online . Related About the Adrenal Glands Adrenal Cancer …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:57

Holiday Greetings from Surgery Past, Present, and Future

… approaches, testing, and treatments. Without further ado, here’s what is ushering us into 2021: We’re much less aggressive at treating thyroid cancer and thyroid disease. Multiple … check sugars through an app from the comfort of home are here. Studies show that weight loss surgery actually gives …

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

Dr. James Lee Answers Five Questions About Adrenal Surgery

… common. We do probably 50 to 60 adrenalectomies a year here, and that’s for a high-volume center. The statistics are … What are you looking forward to in the next 5 to 10 years? At the end of the day, I think what I'm most excited about is … and we're getting there. We have our endocrinologists here with us, but we want our radiologists here too. We don’t …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:53

Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

… The Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester brings the world-class … same world-class care you expect from Columbia/NYP—right here in Westchester. The Safest Outpatient Procedures Our … 787-4000 Fax: (212) 342-0166 For map and directions, click here » Surgeons from our team also see patients at the …

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

Facts About Organ Donation

… and organs removed. The doctors who treat a patient at the time of death are in no way involved with those … driver's license/nondriver identification card either at the Department of Motor Vehicle's offices or received by … 305-6469 to get started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:50

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy available at NYP/Columbia Breast Center

… undergoing lumpectomy. This new option will be available at the Clinical Breast Cancer Program beginning in August … women with early stage breast cancer . See these videos here and here . … Intraoperative Radiation Therapy available at NYP/Columbia Breast Center …

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

Our Team & Locations

… Team For information or appointments with our team at one of our Manhattan locations call 212-305-4000 or request an appointment online today. Medical records can be faxed to us at 212-342-1996. Abraham Krikhely, MD, FACS Chief, Division …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 16:53

Surgery & Postoperative Care

… What to Expect Before Your Surgery When you arrive at Columbia University Medical Center, proceed immediately to … and begin to administer the anesthesia intravenously. At this point you lose consciousness and the operation … For more information, call us at (212) 305-7600 or use our online appointment request form . …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:38

Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions

… this year to help ensure it is indeed a healthy year? Here are a few suggestions to keep your health oriented … a week” is a good start. Even better would be “wake up at 6:00 instead of 6:20 and walk for 20 minutes, Monday, … goals. Most people can successfully handle 2-3 changes at a time. Make sure the goals you set are each realistic. If …

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

All about Lactose Intolerance

… occurs when people either do not make the lactase enzyme at all or when they do not make enough for proper absorption, … by introducing a small amount of lactose containing foods at a time. Since it can be difficult to remember everything … Lactose is found in foods other than milk and yogurt. Here is a list of the most common lactose containing foods …

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

Drs. Brodie and Bacchetta publish review article on ECMO in NEJM

… MD, Co-directors of the Center for Respiratory Failure at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, have published an important … is beneficial for these patients." See the article in NEJM here. Learn more about the new Center for Acute Respiratory Failure here. …

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

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

… risks and benefits associated with the procedure. Visit here for more information on breast reconstruction surgery …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Surgery Forms to be Completed and Signed

… and Physical Examination Mid-Feedback Download all forms here » * No grade will be given if these forms are not …

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

Integrative Medicine Has Wide Applications for Cancer Treatment and Recovery

… things together. We have a nice pathway we've developed here that we try to put patients on routinely.” Here are a few common integrative therapies proven to … with exercise and movement therapy). Pediatric massage at Columbia uses a combination of Swedish and Eastern …

Last Modified: 08/25/2023 - 16:44

How to Help a Loved One Recovering From Surgery

… you may be thinking about ways to help them recover. Here are some tips to help. Understand their needs : Every … gifts that help pass the time can be more beneficial! Here are some ideas to consider: Photos of loved ones …

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