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Bill Gillmore's Story
… liver. I had terminal, inoperable pancreatic cancer. This news was delivered on my 25th wedding anniversary. My wife … chemo infusions, and doctor visits, I tried hard to plan for the future and to make my life take on the meaning it … until things began to worsen. I was ecstatic, and for the summer months I walked around as if I had beaten the …
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NYP/Columbia Establishes Esophageal Atresia Clinic
… offer minimally invasive surgical options for EA repair in appropriately selected patients. When … help avoid both over-treatment and under-treatment. One visit rather than ten The collaborative format of the EA … so that a child may see multiple specialists in a single visit, rather than making multiple separate trips. The …
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Columbia Cardiac Surgery Care in New Jersey
… their surgical options. We also provide follow-up care for patients post-surgery. If surgery is indeed your best … test results and scans, and provide our recommendations for your care. Conditions We Treat Coronary artery disease … techniques Robotic and hybrid surgical approaches Options for every case, no matter how high-risk or complex Program …
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Stories of Hope: Sarah Bennett
… you say. I left the ER and was told to call the GI for a follow up. I met with the GI the very next day and was … true. I had cancer. "What hospital do you want to go to for treatment?" he asked. I said some local hospital that I … or question their plans. For more of Sarah’s story please visit her blog on The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation web page. …
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The Columbia Anal Fistula Center
… Services The Columbia Anal Fistula Center offers relief for people suffering from anal fistulas by giving multiple … the highest quality of care. Surgery is the only option for curing anal fistulas. Different procedures can be used, … Recent publication: Advancement Flap Repair: A Good Option For Complex Anorectal Fistulas Our Offices The Columbia Anal …
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Nutrition after the Whipple Procedure: What You Need To Know About Micronutrient Deficiencies
… can discuss with your surgeon at your first post-operative visit. If you are given the go-ahead, be sure to take it with … a Whipple procedure, patients may be at long-term risk for certain micronutrient deficiencies including calcium, … these vitamin and mineral deficiencies during your annual visit. Why Are Micronutrients Important? Here are the ways …
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A Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery
… expect, we spoke with Giovanni Dugay , nurse practitioner for Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery . He walks us through … , and if they are, it sets off the process. At that visit, we also provide a checklist of things that need to be …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/4/20
… 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 …
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Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé
… village of world class physicians, friends, and family for me to be where I am today. I credit a sense of listening … in the most dreaded words I’d heard ― “You are a candidate for a Whipple”. From that time on I fixated on where to go … so considerate and giving of her time with each and every visit. What I didn’t know however was that despite my …
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
… involved in peripheral arterial disease, providing options for diabetics and others with advanced arterial disease. Most … hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is responsible for a significant number of heart attacks and strokes in the … options that are unavailable elsewhere, including the latest endovascular techniques for restoring circulation to …
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Calvin Kailun Lee, NP
… a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation at … CUMC. He began his career as a nurse practitioner caring for patients in Brooklyn at New York Methodist Hospital where … and BSN degrees at Columbia University School of Nursing. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Surgery in 2022
… Reviewed May 2022 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview … we're really staying on the cutting edge. The difference for these newborns is incredible. It's absolutely incredible. And they will benefit from that technique for the rest of their lives, so it's very gratifying. …
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Alison Crevi, MSN, AGNP-C
… Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation at … Cornell Medical Center. Prior to joining the Center for Liver Disease, she completed a palliative care fellowship … received her MSN and BSN degrees at Columbia University. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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Stories of Hope: Carole DeNettis
… anytime of the day or night and they were always good for a much needed laugh!! All of the nurses on the 14th floor … your nutritionist, would also check in with us and chat for a bit. Gabrielle is warm and genuinely cares about my … we came off the elevator. She made an unpleasant office visit, pleasant!! My family and I feel like we have an …
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