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Benjamin Samstein, M.D.

… to the Liver and Intestine Committee of UNOS from 2014 to 2016. Dr. Samstein is well-published in the … transplant. Dr. Samstein received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1992 and earned his MD at the … Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center from 2006 to 2015. He served as Program Director of the …

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

CIOR Faculty

… section of the Department of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic from 2007 to 2013. He looks forward to integrating patient … Kurlansky received his baccalaureate degree (cum laude) from Harvard University and his medical degree from Tufts University Medical School. He completed his …

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

What We’re Reading: 10/18/19

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … the global rate of children who are overweight climbed from 10.3 percent to 18.4 percent. In this article … treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents. ( From npr.org ) An Oncologist Asks When It’s Time to Say …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

What We’re Reading: 01/10/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … outweigh the benefits. A worthwhile exploratory read. ( From washingtonpost.com ) A.I. Comes to the Operating Room An … their ability to predict diagnosis, and in less time. ( From nytimes.com ) Surgeon Breaks Down 22 Medical Scenes From …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

What We’re Reading: 01/24/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … supplements, and the importance of getting enough. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Everything you need to know about the new coronavirus from China Dozens of new reports are dropping daily on the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Nicholas Morrissey: A Lesson in Humanity with the Accidental Surgeon

… already completed a proper morning. He taught residents from 6:15-7, attended a conference from 7-7:30, then met with his first patient in pre-op. … ports for vascular access (like dialysis), clearing plaque from blocked and gnarled arteries, rerouting blood vessels, …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Roshni Rao, MD, FACS, New Chief of the Breast Surgery Program

… Professor of Surgery. Dr. Rao joins us October 3, 2017 from the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical … Center for Breast Surgery and the hospitals Chief of Staff from 2013-2015. Her clinical interests include early stage … chemotherapy for breast cancer. Dr. Rao graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine …

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

Glossary of Pancreatic Terms

… Celiac Artery/Axis A short, thick trunk which arises from the front of the aorta that divides into the left … Common Bile Duct The common bile duct carries bile from the liver, where it is synthesized, to the duodenum for … a three-dimensional image of the inside of an object from a large series of two-dimensional x-ray images taken …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

What We’re Reading: 08/14/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. 13 … is needed to curb the spread and how states can learn from each other. ( From npr.org ) What a Doctor Learns From Watching You on …

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

Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.

… University of Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he graduated … laude with a degree in Chemistry, and Stanford University, from which he earned his PhD in Epidemiology and Clinical … of congenital heart disease, with patients spanning from birth through adulthood. He believes in a personalized …

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

Unable to Swallow — A Patient's Story of Years Living with Achalasia

… Meet Chris, who suffered for years from Achalasia, a disease that prevented him from swallowing food or even water. An endoscopic procedure …

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

New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant

… and young adults with stronger follow-up and prevent them from losing ground.” The PLATINUM program has assembled a … transplant patients outside the tri-state area. “Some come from as far away as Rochester, New York or Northern Vermont,” … support. “Our goal is to help young people shift from depending on their parents to dealing with medical and …

Last Modified: 04/03/2024 - 13:12

Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live

… Haydee Yanesa came to NYP/Columbia from the Philippines after suffering for many years with … a foam cradle. Sometimes it took four people to move her from one room to another. “My back hurt a lot, and I couldn’t … A new round of tests showed that she was suffering from water retention and liver disease, along with …

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

What We’re Reading: 09/06/19

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … of impacts on middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find … strengthening of this community. Don’t miss the video. ( From usatoday.com ) Weight-Loss Surgery May Reduce Heart …

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

Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening

… the risk of developing colorectal cancer is anywhere from 6-9%. However, for patients with certain genetic … the risk of developing colorectal cancer can be anywhere from 70-95%. In the following presentation, Dr. Fay Kastrinos …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07