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Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele Care at Columbia

… The Fetal & Newborn Care Program at the Columbia Center for Prenatal Pediatrics offers life-changing treatments for babies with myelomeningocele, including prenatal … to repair myelomeningocele. Our expert surgeons offer the latest minimally invasive options for prenatal treatment and …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:02

Robotic Cardiac Surgery at Columbia

… expertise to deliver highly precise surgical treatment for a wide range of heart conditions. To learn more or to … surgeon, robotic surgical devices are versatile tools for performing complex tasks with the highest level of … Treatments Our mitral valve surgery program offers the latest in robotic mitral valve repair and replacement using …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 15:38

Living Drugs and Rewriting Immunity: A Conversation with CAR T-Cell Pioneer Michel Sadelain

… the adaptive immune response, and they're very important for fighting infections. And we also know that they … yet to be overcome are fairly well known. It's not so easy to expand these cells. You have to genetically modify … as you embark on this next phase? Well, yes, that’s an easy one. It's to collaborate with my new colleagues. I want …

Last Modified: 12/15/2025 - 09:43

Interview with Patrick Coty, PA

… The NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Pancreas Center cares for patients with various diseases of the pancreas including … diseases. He evaluates patients during their initial visit to the center, during which he obtains each patient's … the surgeon during the first post-operative follow-up visit by removing surgical staples and drains, and he makes …

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

Interventional Endocrinology

… critical to determining if a patient is a good candidate for the procedure. What Is Ultrasound-guided Ethanol … nodule or node. This procedure has been very successful for treating cystic (fluid-filled) thyroid nodules, since … ablation for thyroid nodules, to get an update on the latest techniques and treatments. Read More » Related …

Last Modified: 11/06/2025 - 15:17

Clinical Program Description

… and Weill Cornell Medical Center. They are responsible for evaluating and providing care to liver patients in the … and surgical fellows. The liver service is responsible for all patients prior to and following transplantation, … to find elsewhere, including treatments based on the latest medical advances and opportunities to participate in …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 16:45

Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant

… to the Lung Transplantation Program at NYP/Columbia for ending her long struggle with emphysema and COPD (chronic … disease) and giving her the breath of life. “My last visit to an emergency room resulted in a five month inpatient … donor pool.” Patricia depended on Dr. D’Ovidio not only for his surgical skill but for his exceptional patient care. …

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

Biliary Atresia

… can be fatal. While there are no medications available for this condition, there are several surgical treatments. … from the liver. This procedure is not considered a cure for biliary atresia. Instead, it can improve the flow of bile … biliary atresia and you'd like to learn more about the latest treatment options, we can help. We accept a number of …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:23

Betsy Hilfiger's Close Call: An Unexpected Pancreatectomy

… sister, never had reason to believe she was at risk for pancreatic cancer. Trained as a nurse, she was well aware … always become malignant. Betsy says her reaction to the news was disbelief, "It took time to sink in. I was in … Despite her disbelief, Betsy knew she needed to visit a surgeon. Two people she knew recommended Dr. John …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

What to Expect – Your Surgery

… have not called you by 6:00 pm, please call (212) 305-7000 for instructions. The Day of Surgery: Arrive and Register at … or other valuables with you to the hospital. Preparation for the operating room After checking in with the Admitting … comfortable. Your family and friends will be allowed to visit you. You can expect to stay in recovery for several …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

A Volunteer Surgeon Talks About His First Day Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines

… to friends back home. 4/14/20 Friends, Thank you all for your kind words of support. It means a lot. It's been a … my boys, I gather my troops. Already I love them if only for their fashion sense, they so fly. The looks are dizzying. … That there are families outside this hospital, unable to visit, whose lives have been reduced to the phone calls they …

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

Inpatient Surgery

… that undergoing an operation can be a stressful experience for you and your family. The Division of Colon and Rectal … Hospital staff will do everything they can to prepare you for your surgery. By the day of your scheduled operation, you … comfortable. Your family and friends will be allowed to visit you. You can expect to stay in recovery for several …

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

Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

… now recognized as the most effective treatment available for adolescents suffering from severe obesity. Through our … to ensure each patient loses and keeps off excess weight for life. Since opening in 2005, the Center for Adolescent … same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, without having to come into the office. Our Team …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 12:57

Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang

… of your residency? Dr. Yang: I was a resident at Columbia for seven years. I did three straight years in the general surgery residency program, then took two years off for research in the cardiac lab, and I just recently finished … of my brain functioning. To stay active, it was pretty easy to find pick-up soccer games on off-weekends in the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10