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Jennifer Hong Kuo, MD

… Dr. Jennifer H. Kuo is a board-certified surgeon-scientist nationally recognized … in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery. She is a high-volume, minimally invasive surgeon specializing in … as transoral thyroidectomy and robotic adrenalectomy, and is an internationally recognized leader in ultrasound-guided …

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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle

… Division of Vascular Surgery . "If an adrenal tumor is over-secreting aldosterone, surgical removal of the tumor … and unrelated (like JM). In others, no discrete tumor is present, but one or both sides of the adrenal glands may … Adrenal Center. Dr. Lee and colleagues now offer 'single site' adrenal surgery, in which the surgery is performed …

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Research/Academic Time

… While we believe dedicated academic time is important to the professional development of our residents, our flexibility during this period is one of the hallmarks of our program. In the past 10 years, … PGY1 to establish a plan for their academic years if this is desired. Residents choosing to pursue an academic year or …

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Joshua R. Sonett, MD

… Joshua R. Sonett MD FACS is the Edward C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Professor of Surgical … Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He is instrumental in making the Thoracic Surgery section at … Medical Center one of the best in the U.S. and he is one of the youngest professors of surgery at a major …

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Your Kidney Transplant

… your options and tell you whether kidney transplantation is the best option for you. A new kidney may be donated by a … your operation Once you are on the UNOS waiting list, it is important that you keep your transplant coordinator … Program doesn't require that you relocate, but time is of the essence, and you must be able to reach our hospital …

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Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention

… options and preventative measures you can take. What Is Breast Screening? Breast screening involves checking your … other disease before there are any signs or symptoms. It is the primary method of detecting disease early and … ultrasonography, and breast MRIs: Mammography : This is the gold standard of breast screening. It involves a …

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Vascular Surgeon Draws on the Art of Surgery in His Own Way

… sketches. In complex aortic procedures , reconstruction is rarely, if ever, straight forward. The map of a person’s vasculature is largely unique; its pathways elaborate and far-reaching. And the aorta is at the center, the largest artery, responsible for …

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Clinical Training

… The Columbia General Surgery Residency is a robust clinical experience both in and out of the OR. … Throughout the course of the training program, emphasis is placed on the development of technical skills through a … in the clinic, floor, and ICU settings. The program is designed to give residents a gradual increase in …

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Tomoaki Kato, MD

… Tomoaki Kato, MD, is a noted pioneer in multiple-organ transplantation, … pediatric and adult liver transplantation. Dr. Kato is Vice Chair for Transplantation at … University Irving Medical Center and is a professor of surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and …

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NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology

… general thoracic surgeon Frank D’Ovidio, MD, PhD , is collaborating with gastroentereologists David Markowitz, … motility disorders. A wide range of services is now offered by a panel of experts at the Center for … may go onto need a lung transplant as well. Dr. D’Ovidio is also surgical director of Columbia’s nationally recognized …

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William Middlesworth, MD

… committees focused on Quality and Patient Safety, and is the Vice Chair for Quality and Patient Safety for Columbia's Department of Surgery. He is the Surgeon Champion at the Columbia campus for the … harm and enhance safety in the peri-operative setting that is sponsored by MCIC Vermont, the member-owned malpractice …

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Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program

… Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program is a unique program within the Pancreas Center dedicated to … diagnoses at earlier stages, when successful treatment is far more likely. To make an appointment with our Screening … in touch today. Screening Program Our screening program is available to any person who believes he or she may have a …

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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20

… much of the conversation around the spread. While there is still so much we don’t know, researchers are painting a … on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, Americans Make 'Tough … A great reminder to protect our hearts! ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 01/24/20 What We’re …

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Surgical Procedures & Innovations

… female patients, gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is performed through a small internal incision behind the uterus. This procedure is known as a retro-uterine cholecystectomy. Appendectomy can … are inserted through a single incision in the navel, is utilized for cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and gastric …

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Joseph Costa, DHSc, PA-C

… Joseph Costa, DHSc, PA-C, is the first physician assistant to become a faculty member … the en-bloc pneumonectomy. In addition, Dr. Costa is responsible for evaluating and performing the operative … cast in the movie "Awake" as a transplant surgeon, and is the author of numerous journal articles, abstracts, and …

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