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Vascular Surgery Fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

… and NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center is a two-year, ACGME-accredited program that accepts two … Heights section of upper Manhattan. The PGY-6 year is primarily devoted to developing clinical research projects … , Sharif Ellozy, MD at she9021@med.cornell.edu    Columbia Site Director , Danielle Bajakian, MD at …

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Megan Sykes, MD

… of manipulations used to achieve clinical goals is essential to the translation of these manipulations to the clinic. It is for this reason that she has consistently worked at the … requiring bone marrow or organ transplants. Dr. Sykes is a Past President of the International Xenotransplantation …

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Thyroid Cancer Symptoms

… neck pain, which may also extend to the ears Coughing that is not related to a cold What Is A Thyroid Nodule? A nodule is a lump on the thyroid. Thyroid nodules may not be visible, …

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Case Study: Hernia in a Young Woman-Mesh or No Mesh?

… like nausea or vomiting. She’s never had surgery and is otherwise healthy.  She undergoes a CT scan that shows a … be broken down by the body.  The lowest rate of recurrence is with using a piece of synthetic mesh, and the highest is with the primary repair. Patient Factors to Consider This …

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Living Donor Kidney Transplants

… a 50% chance of being a "half-match." Donor compatibility is established through blood tests that look for matching … and antigens. The overall health of the potential donor is also of critical importance. ( To learn more about … and less expensive) to receive a kidney from someone who is fully immunologically compatible, recipients can be …

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Colorectal Surgery: Ostomy and Ostomy Reversal

… for their ostomies, and he offers this perspective: “It is a process. Once you go through it, things can get back to … at. There are worse things in life – I think bad breath is worse than an ostomy. With the right guidance, you can live comfortably. It is not the end of the world.” Planning for Ostomy Reversal …

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Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… different types of each. About one in every 10 children is born with a vascular tumor. The most common are … anomalies occur when a part of the vascular system, which is responsible for carrying blood, fails to develop normally. The most common cause is a random mutation. However, they can also be caused by an …

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Resources & More

… care. Read More » Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay Ryan is a tough guy—a combat veteran and an NYPD cop. Once, on … » Forget the Do and Do Not Lists: Talking about Cancer is Personal Talking with a loved one about cancer isn’t black … member are coping with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, it is important to know that you are not alone. Learn more about …

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The Mounting Crisis in Women’s Heart Health

… the probability of heart disease. Gender-balanced research is lacking, and sparse implementation of prevention … were told by their doctor that they were at risk. “It is crucial that primary care providers know that cardiovascular disease is the number 1 risk of death for women and that they discuss …

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Roman Nowygrod, MD

… Dr. Roman Nowygrod is Professor of Surgery and specializes in Vascular Surgery … vascular surgery and surgical education and training He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. He is Director of the Vein disorder Treatment Center and …

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Genetic Factors in Pancreatitis

… | FAQ Hereditary Pancreatitis Hereditary pancreatitis is a rare, genetically inherited disorder that causes … a genetic mutation has not been identified, the condition is called familial rather than hereditary pancreatitis. … Relationship to cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes mucus to build up in the …

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

… Andrew Thomas, MD, is a hand surgeon in Minneapolis. Years ago, he was a medical … their fashion sense, they so fly. The looks are dizzying. Is this supposed to be a Vogue shoot or a COVID ICU? I got … of their scrubs with sky blue full head and neck gear that is trimmed in cloud white with their double masks, face …

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First Program in NY for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

… Acute pancreatitis is a chief reason for gastrointestinal hospital admissions. … care to improve their quality of life. The inflammation is persistent, inhibits function and causes permanent … the Puestow or Frey procedures, whenever possible. She is also one of the few surgeons in the country to perform a …

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