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Guide to Aortic Valve Disease

… It is normally tricuspid (with three leaflets), although in 1% of the population it is found to be congenitally … systole (heart beat- emptying phase), pressure rises in the left ventricle (one of the chambers of the heart). When the pressure in the left ventricle rises above the pressure in the aorta, …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:33

Heart Tumors (Cardiac Tumors)

… tumor? A cardiac tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the heart, and may be classified as either cancerous … heart itself) or secondary (spread from a primary tumor in a different part of the body). Primary cardiac tumors are extremely rare, occurring in approximately 1 in 3000 individuals. Seventy-five percent …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 11:21

Single Incision Surgery: No Scars, Faster Recovery for Colorectal Patients

… trauma to the body. The Columbia team also specializes in sphincter-preservation surgery for those with cancers very low in the rectum, severe ulcerative colitis, and challenging Crohn’s disease. As pioneers in the field, we push the envelope to provide highly …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:10

Thyroid Cancer

… form tumors, which can they spread out to other organs in the body if not treated. The amount that the cancer has … rate, their body temperature, and their weight. Some cells in the thyroid make a hormone that specifically controls the … Who Gets Thyroid Cancer? While thyroid cancer can be seen in people of any gender, age, or background, most cases occur …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:08

Clinical Training: PGY5

… cases on the OR and are granted significant independence in the clinical management of patients in the perioperative period. Over the past few years an … flexibility has been built into the Chief residency year. In addition to an elective rotation in which residents may …

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

President Grover Cleveland had a Deadly Secret

… is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms in office, losing reelection in 1888 to Benjamin Harrison before winning once again in 1892. As President Cleveland settled back into the White …

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

Added sugars – a bad gut feeling!

… disorder by following a healthy diet! A diet high in added sugars is often low in fiber which may increase risk for chronic disease, … sugars which are naturally occurring such as those found in fruit and milk. According to the new Dietary Guidelines, …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 13:39

Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient

… him winded. At about the same time, he also felt a lump in his neck. Joe was shortly diagnosed with acute lymphocytic … brace, Joe miraculously rebounded. When he learned he was in remission, he took a job as a grounds engineer in the town of Poughkeepsie, overseeing landscaping and …

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

Program Goals

… Center is to train individuals as surgeons and as leaders in the field of abdominal organ transplantation. To provide trainees with actual knowledge in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and … failure. To provide trainees with technical proficiency in liver transplantation, renal transplantation, laparoscopic …

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

Roshni Rao, MD FACS

… Dr. Roshni Rao, a renowned expert in breast care, is the chief of the Breast Surgery Program at … Irving Medical Center. A skilled surgeon who is passionate in her commitment to breast health and her patients, Dr. Rao has expertise in the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to the …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

William Middlesworth, MD

… (MSCHONY), Division of Pediatric Surgery in 1997. He currently serves as Interim Chief of Pediatric … of Dartmouth College, Dr. Middlesworth spent two years in the Genetics Department at the Boston Children’s Hospital … and characterization of the dystrophin gene, important in the pathophysiology of muscular dystrophy. He went on to …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

ACS Surgical Quality Improvement Program Linked to Better Colorectal Surgery Outcomes

… to 2016, Dr. Kiran and team noted several key improvements in colectomies, including a 9% decrease in surgical site infections (SSIs) and a nearly 40% increase in early discharges. Dr. Kiran attributed the improved …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:37

NYP/Columbia Welcomes New Faculty

… In 2018, we welcomed several internationally renowned … Irving Medical Center. These men and women are leaders in their respective fields. They have a track record of … has joined the Congenital Heart Center and has expertise in neonatal cardiac surgery, aortic valve reconstruction …

Last Modified: 02/09/2026 - 13:11

Approaches to Colorectal Surgery

… Team , March 2024 Colorectal surgery can be performed in many ways. This article explains the most commonly-used … surgery may be used to provide better access to the area in need of treatment Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic … called ports are inserted through 1/2" to 1" insertions in the abdominal wall to provide access for the surgical …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:08

Cardiovascular Webinars

… leadership. With recent new international expertise in the Valve Center and reorganization of the heart failure … issues around clinical advancements and challenges in cardiovascular disease management. The spectrum of these … offer clinicians around the world the opportunity to tune-in on a monthly basis to a live webinar where Columbia …

Last Modified: 11/25/2024 - 16:27