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The pH Diet: Facts and Fiction
… is tightly regulated (by our own body) and maintained at 7.35 – 7.45, a slightly alkaline environment. Excess acid … dietitian for individualized questions or concerns. Here is a delicious vegetarian recipe that I love and a great …
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21 Columbia Surgeons Named "Top Docs" by NY Magazine
… These faculty collaborate closely with other physicians at NYP/Columbia, 130 of whom were also recognized as 2015 Top … cardiology, pediatric gastroenterology, and more. Click here to see more of the full NY Top Doctors list, including … See the full directory of Columbia Surgeons here . …
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The Road to Recovery: Just Over a Year Later, ECMO Patient Completes Bike-A-Thon
… come a long way since she spent several weeks hospitalized at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical … her daughter and her sister-in-law in a ride that began at the Lincoln Tunnel and ended by the piers near the George … Medical Center itself, where Joy took the picture seen here of Pamela in front of the giant banner. Needless to say, …
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A Personal Update from Dr. Emile Bacha on COVID-19
… of you have asked how it is going and so I will respond here. As most of you know NYC is now the epicenter of the … NY will be the only ones to be faced with these decisions, at least in the US. I know other places have gone through … sick (one cardiac surgeon and several cardiologists at this point) is very different from what we are used to as …
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
… the narrowed mitral valve. Once in position, a balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated. The balloon pushes … treatment or a second opinion, our cardiac surgeons are here to help. Request an appointment today. Next Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-2633 or …
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What We’re Reading: 04/10/20
… Continuing to lead with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you … good read. ( From nytimes.com ) The ventilator shortage is here. The medication shortage is next. A plea from an …
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When the Adrenal Gland Causes Hypertension
… that we can do called adrenal vein sampling. And we at Columbia have an excellent team who do this very, very … depends on the individual patient. Dr. Katie McManus: Here at Columbia, we, as the endocrine surgeons, are all … about these surgical techniques, but this is why we're here! Is laparoscopic and robotic putting much used …
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
… of increased activity Lightheadedness Cough, especially at night or when lying down Heart palpitations — sensations … treatment or a second opinion, our cardiac surgeons are here to help. Request an appointment today. Next Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-2633 or …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… a transplanted heart, the artificial heart does is not at risk of being attacked by the body’s immune system and … in the world when it comes to VAD surgery, and we’re here to help you. Request an appointment today. Next Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-7600 or …
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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 . …
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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 …
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“Alive with a New, Old Liver”
… normal lives. See the full story in the New York Times here, and learn more about living donor liver transplantation here. Videos of Dr. Kato explaining liver and intestinal …
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Predatory Artery Treatment for PAD: A Vascular Surgeon Weighs In
… way that reimbursement has been set up, which takes place at the government level, at CMS [Centers for Medicare … for claudication are dramatically lower than what we do here. The article stated that when Medicare began paying for … private insurance pay for it. Having said that, we use it here in our outpatient lab. But we use it in the cases where …
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