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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Roshni Rao on the Latest Breakthroughs from the I-SPY Trial
… rapidly. We recently spoke with Roshni Rao, MD , Chief of Breast Surgery, about the latest developments in the groundbreaking I-SPY trial . … These complications can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. The exciting part of the I-SPY trial is that …
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Weight Loss Surgery Programs and Services
… to healthy lifestyle choices. Columbia offers a team of recognized leaders in weight loss surgery and the resources of one of the world's top medical centers. To … like heart disease and cancer and can significantly impact quality of life and lifespan. Obesity (Body Mass Index (BMI) …
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Dr. Sheldon Feldman Elected President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS)
… meeting in Orlando, FL. Dr. Feldman will become President of the society in 2016. Dr. Feldman is a leader in the innovation and utilization of new surgical … Dr. Sheldon Feldman Elected President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) …
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Alex J. Addo, MD
… Alex Johnson Addo, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University … robotic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at …
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Arith Reyes, MD
… Dr. Arith Reyes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer … NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester. She performs all aspects of breast surgery including breast conservation (lumpectomy), … axillary lymph node procedures. Dr. Reyes graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree …
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Catherine L. Ly, MD
… Dr. Catherine L. Ly is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of …
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Reconstructive Surgery is a Life-Changing Process of Innovation and Integrative Care
… By Elisabeth Geier A type of plastic surgery performed to correct abnormalities caused … to self after a difficult medical event. For surgeons, the work is primarily focused on quality of life—a process of problem-solving, patient … Reconstructive Surgery is a Life-Changing Process of Innovation and Integrative Care …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… Than White Peers, Study Shows Researchers started with the hypothesis that if you studied a relatively healthy cohort of patients there shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But … pulled from hospitals enrolled in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program , a voluntary program used to …
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Editorial by Dr. Kurlansky Sheds Light on Risks of Heart Procedures in Patients with Diabetes
… Patients with Diabetes Patients with diabetes face a host of associated health problems including heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, and many others. As the prevalence of diabetes has skyrocketed, so too has the … additional medical care, reintervention, longevity, and quality of life.” With no indication that the rate of …
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Adrenal Incidentaloma
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Adrenal Surgery Team , October 2024 About An … examination, and mammogram (if appropriate) as directed by their physician to see if this is metastatic disease to the …
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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 Hereditary … run in families, those who test positive should encourage their relatives to consider genetic testing as well. Next …
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What We’re Reading: 04/03/20
… with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out and follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery We’re posting one from us again … TS Eliot’s poem in an update this week. It’s equal parts blistering and illuminating as Eliot uses multiple …
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History of Medicine: The Woman Behind the BRCA Gene
… implicitly that ‘someone else’ would be a man.” These are the words of Mary-Claire King, PhD, from a 2014 interview with … risk. With the price of genetic testing falling and the quality improving, Dr. King believes there is ‘no reason’ why … History of Medicine: The Woman Behind the BRCA Gene …
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Palliative Procedures for Pancreatic Cancer
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 In … surgical and endoscopic techniques are meant to improve quality of life and make the patient more comfortable. Stent …
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Thomas C. King Surgical Education Fellowship
… About the Fellowship The Thomas C. King Surgical Education … and research. Fellows work under the mentorship of Dr. Cary Aarons, Vice Chair for Education and Program … and education research while allowing fellows to tailor their experience based on individual interests. Past fellows …
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