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Thyroid Surgery

… of the entire thyroid A total thyroidectomy may be done for a variety of diseases including thyroid cancer, Graves' … with other significant medical issues may be asked to visit with their medical team to obtain a letter of medical … based on the person's weight. During the post operative visit, a blood test called TSH level may be checked to …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:49

Nutrition after the Whipple Procedure: What You Need To Know About Micronutrient Deficiencies

… can discuss with your surgeon at your first post-operative visit. If you are given the go-ahead, be sure to take it with … a Whipple procedure, patients may be at long-term risk for certain micronutrient deficiencies including calcium, … these vitamin and mineral deficiencies during your annual visit. Why Are Micronutrients Important? Here are the ways …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Stories of Hope: Sarah Bennett

… you say. I left the ER and was told to call the GI for a follow up. I met with the GI the very next day and was … true. I had cancer. "What hospital do you want to go to for treatment?" he asked. I said some local hospital that I … or question their plans. For more of Sarah’s story please visit her blog on The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation web page. …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:09

Calvin Kailun Lee, NP

… a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation at … CUMC. He began his career as a nurse practitioner caring for patients in Brooklyn at New York Methodist Hospital where … and BSN degrees at Columbia University School of Nursing. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …

Last Modified: 04/27/2026 - 14:16

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Main Campus

… over several city blocks, our main campus offers care for every condition, from all types of specialists, at any … Request an Appointment To see our other locations, please visit our comprehensive list . Buildings On Campus Hospitals … Bridge bus terminal. For shuttle routes and schedules, visit the Columbia Transportation website . Parking Our …

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

ECMO Program Collaborates with International Centers to Launch The International ECMO Network (ECMONet)

… syndrome at approximately 40 international centers. For information about the LIFEGARDS study or International ECMONet, please visit www.internationalecmonetwork.org . …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

5 Questions with Dr. John Chabot about Work/Life Balance and the Joy of Gardening

… of vegetables he grows not only to have fresh food for the dinner table, but as a way to wind down from the … in turn, also produce.” Dr. Chabot, who has been a surgeon for more than 40 years, acknowledges that having enough time … on people who are vulnerable and get sick easily. It’s easy to take it personally when a patient doesn’t do well, so …

Last Modified: 06/29/2025 - 17:52

Alive at 65: Three-time Transplant Recipient Jerry Cahill Appreciates Every Day

… with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age 10, he’s advocated for his own health and reinvented himself through each … transplant list, a physician’s assistant gave him the news: they had a donor. “A donor for what?” he asked. He … a kidney-liver double transplant, and recovery wouldn’t be easy. But his indomitable spirit convinced doctors that it …

Last Modified: 12/20/2023 - 10:58

Pectus Excavatum and Tyler’s Road to Finding Breath and Balance

… shaped his childhood and ultimately led him to New York for life-changing surgery. He had pectus excavatum , a … engage in the typical childhood activities that many take for granted. "Due to that, I just wasn't very athletic and … with it." While the decision to have surgery is never easy, Dr. Gorenstein quickly earned Tyler's confidence: "I …

Last Modified: 09/19/2024 - 13:12

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: 04/30/2026 - 15:32

Peripheral Arterial Disease

… involved in peripheral arterial disease, providing options for diabetics and others with advanced arterial disease. Most … hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is responsible for a significant number of heart attacks and strokes in the … options that are unavailable elsewhere, including the latest endovascular techniques for restoring circulation to …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé

… village of world class physicians, friends, and family for me to be where I am today. I credit a sense of listening … in the most dreaded words I’d heard ― “You are a candidate for a Whipple”. From that time on I fixated on where to go … so considerate and giving of her time with each and every visit. What I didn’t know however was that despite my …

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

Columbia HeartSource Program

… Note: This is a news article from 2013. For up to date information about Columbia's HeartSource program, please visit their website . "After all we are merely the servants …

Last Modified: 01/19/2024 - 15:11