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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

Inpatient Surgery

… By the day of your scheduled operation, you should arrive at the hospital as relaxed as possible and feel confident that our team will take excellent care of you. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register at Milstein Hospital Building The Surgical Nursing Unit will …

Last Modified: 02/05/2026 - 15:32

Stop the Bleed: Help Save a Life

… Steven Stylianos, Director of the Pediatric Trauma Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. … witness gun violence every year. During the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, countless … anywhere. If you encounter a bleeding emergency, here’s what you can do: Call 9-1-1 and once the area is safe, …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:45

The Case for Overlapping Procedures

… In 2015, the Boston Globe reported that attending surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital were double-booking … of Columbia’s Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research at NYP/Columbia , stresses that there is a big difference … care. More information about The Department of Surgery here » …

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

What We’re Reading: 09/06/19

… from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Here’s How a Single Session of Vaping Can Hurt Your Lungs … of oxygen,” said Dr. Lori Shah , transplant pulmonologist at Columbia. “When blood flow to the brain is decreased, it … associated with the rare disease KIF1A took place at Columbia last week. KIF1A is a neurological and …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 14:21

Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver

… their child. Although these protein mutations are present at birth, symptoms often do not appear until much later. … the genetic mutations of familial amyloidosis are present at birth, symptoms do not usually appear until amyloid … Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Meet our …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:36

Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention

… been diagnosed with breast cancer or disease, you may be at a greater risk. For this reason, understanding both your … size, shape, and location. Radiologic Examination Women at higher risk for breast cancer or disease should routinely … or genetic counseling, call (212) 305-9676 or fill out our online appointment request form . Related Non-Cancerous …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Removing Obstacles to Cardiac Surgery Research: A Conversation with Giovanni Ferrari, MD

… Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Research Program at Columbia University. Dr. Ferrari spoke with us about his … (CVRI) . What role do you see the Surgical CVRI playing here at Columbia? The idea is to serve the Columbia … University research community by providing a one-stop shop for everything related to cardiac surgery research …

Last Modified: 07/02/2025 - 13:54

Hernia

… small tubes called cannulas through the abdominal wall at some distance from the hernia defect. A mesh prosthesis is … a hernia issue, our general surgery team can help. Call us at 212-342-1734 or fill out our online appointment request form today. If you need immediate …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 12:27

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

Guides & Resources

… you. Making an appointment Call (212) 305-4000 or use our online appointment request form What to Expect A Patient’s … Planning to Post Operative Care: A guide to what to expect at every step of the process. Hospital Services and Amenities …

Last Modified: 11/08/2025 - 02:00

Transposition of the Great Arteries

… TGA is a congenital condition, meaning that it is present at birth. While the exact reasons TGA forms is still unknown, … hole between the left and right atria that all babies have at birth—a balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated, … in the country. Call us at 212-305-2688 or use our online form to schedule an appointment . Related Links Our …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:45

Division of Surgical Oncology

… Cancer Center Patients can reach our clinical services at (212) 305-0273 or request an appointment online . Education & Training Academics and mentorship are … Faculty S. Sunghyun Yoon, MD Professor of Surgery at CUMC Sandra Ryeom, PhD Associate Professor, Division of …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 16:19