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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Vascular)
… changes and physical therapy haven't been effective for managing your symptoms, you can consult with a vascular … to explore your options and see if surgery makes sense for you. Our vascular surgeons are experts at diagnosing and … Vein Disease Overview Venous Leg Ulcers Related Services Visit our Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program page This …
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Dr. James Lee on the Dr. Oz Show: How to Test Your Thyroid
… to replace the hormones normally produced in the gland. For more information about thyroid cancer and other thyroid disease, visit the Columbia Thyroid Center for a list of FAQs and links to additional resources. …
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Keep Calm and Carry On: "You're Doing It," says Mehmet Oz
… the leg of a British tourist provided the opportunity for Dr. Mehmet Oz to demonstrate another often-underrated trait required for physicians to excel in their field. To recap, Dr. Oz … and taken control of the situation, but he did not. Visit the New York Times article Cabby Had Violations Before …
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Anna Rundle, MSN, FNP-C
… nurse practitioner and Clinical Coordinator at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University … Medical Center since 2010. She became the senior NP for the team in 2015. Prior to this position, Anna was a … improvement program and is involved in research. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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About Columbia Surgery
… as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Our Culture of Care Columbia … Surgery has earned a reputation as the best choice for skilled, sensitive care, especially for those with the … respect, and compassion they deserve. Backed by the latest technology and research, we offer our patients an …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… How to Prepare for a Medical Oncology Appointment | What to Expect after a … This information determines the best course of therapy for each of our patients. During your consultation, we will … Alternatively, bring all of you medicines with you to the visit including vitamins, holistic medications and regular …
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Stories of Hope: Alexander Vasquez
… For as long as he could remember, Alexander Vasquez struggled … tried losing weight on his own with the help of shedweight.com, to no avail. After these disappointments, Alex said he … about weight loss surgery at the Lawrence Hospital Center, visit the Center for Advanced Surgery or call 914.787.4000. …
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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… This destination offers personalized medical care for the Asian community through robust linguistics and a cultural understanding. For referrals call (212) 305-5705 or call (212) 305-0914 and … same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, without having to come into the office. All you need …
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The Ingenious Surgery that Saved the World’s Smartest Man
… It was a mystery even Albert Einstein couldn’t solve. For years, the brilliant physicist was plagued with abdominal … remarkably wise man. To learn more about Aortic Aneurysms, visit Columbia's Aortic Surgery site . To read more about … Parathyroids Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Everyone Should Know That Living Kidney Donation is Safe, Simple, and Changes Lives
… University Irving Medical Center to plan a visit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the two … by Brian Runge, Chief Living Donor Nurse Coordinator for the renal transplant program. “She just randomly … on NYP’s blog Health Matters. In the spirit of Jennifer’s visit, we followed up with Brian and Lloyd Ratner, MD , …
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Surgical Cancer Care at Columbia
… center around medications and/or radiation therapy, but for many types of cancer, surgery will play an important … to be recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the high-quality care we … Patient and Caregiver Support Resources Schedule a Virtual Visit …
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Profile in Hope: A New Surgery Helps Improve the Lives of Babies with Spina Bifida
… and time again. Hope is what drove Madeline Guzman to ask for more, ask for a second opinion about a grave diagnosis. … Guzman was 17 weeks pregnant when a routine clinic visit turned into a sonogram at a hospital in another part of … find them.” Madeline called her regular practice with the news and with the blind hope they would have answers. Within …
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After 37 Years of Diabetes, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Change Brian’s Life
… was in his early 50s by the time he completed treatment for skin cancer and was cleared for transplant surgery. At … CT]. This week it’s an air museum near Hartford, then a visit to some local wineries.” The first time Brian went out … great meal.” Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. Learn more about the …
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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… in immunotherapy have significantly boosted survival rates for lung cancer patients, offering hope and new treatment … lung cancer treatment before surgery. Now, all but the latest stages of lung cancer are being offered the hope for a … for all cancers. We should be seeing some very exciting news in the near future.” Related: New Lung Cancer …
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Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement
… are now a host of new options that eliminate the need for large incisions and extended time under anesthesia, … advancing potential, and the trajectory appears poised for continual ascent. Beyond the benefits like smaller scars, … and offer myriad options to patients, receiving the latest in robotic care is still a challenge in many parts of …
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