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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day 2014
… University Medical Center on Saturday, March 15 for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day . This patient-focused event will highlight the latest advances in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of … in certain populations. What are some other risk factors for developing colorectal cancer? Dr. Kiran – Age is one of …
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Nicole Golden, NP
… Care Unit at Montefiore Medical Center where she cared for transplant patients directly following their surgery and … of critically ill surgical and neurosurgical patients. For the past 10 years she has worked as a Nurse Practitioner … She is a co-founder of Black Liver Health Initiative . Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Receives Prestigious Accreditation by Pulmonary Hypertension Association
… pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Benefits for Patients NYP/Columbia’s accreditation means that our … quality standard of care • Increased education and support for families and caregivers • Increased opportunities to … about PHCC and its accreditation criteria, please visit http://phassociation.org/PHCareCenters . …
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Lisa Oriach, PA-C
… City. Lisa has been certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants since 2005. In … she transferred to the outpatient setting at the Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Transplantation at Columbia … participates in the multidisciplinary selection meetings. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Expands into New Jersey, Bringing Quality Surgical Care Closer to Home
… staffed by a team of doctors and support staff recognized for their years of surgical experience and compassionate … this new location, our dedicated team offers evaluations for surgery, provides second opinions, and comprehensive … support.” For more information or to Find a Doctor, please visit Columbia Surgery Outpatient Offices at Glenpointe . …
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Vein Disease: An Overview
… worse as the day progresses or when standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Severe varicose veins can compromise … within one to two days. * Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories Risk Factors … and perform any new technology. Our patients get the latest techniques first. In fact, our training sessions draw …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
… issues like a deviated septum. Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty? This procedure is best for adults who would like to improve their appearance or … Learn more about our plastics programs and services Visit our team page Related Treatments Brow lift Chin Surgery …
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Living Kidney Donor Program at Columbia
… » Who We Treat Living donor kidney transplant is an option for patients facing severe kidney disease–also known as … most transplants use a donor organ from a deceased person, for organs like the kidney, the donor organ can come from a … care, you’ll have a full team of specialists watching out for you. For patients who come to us without an identified or …
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What It Takes to Treat Liver Cancer Today
… plan from day one. Transplant is no longer a last resort; for carefully selected patients, it can treat both cancer and … well requires far more than a single specialist. One visit, one team, and one plan The Liver Cancer Program … their story over and over again. From their very first visit, they’re seen together by a coordinated group that …
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After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference
… not shocked or hysterical or any of those things.” This visit happened to be her first time getting a 3D mammogram, a … at the advice of her long-time Obgyn, made an appointment for a second opinion outside of Columbia as well. “First of … of Breast Treatment and Recovery » Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors (Other Than Family History)
… factors. Currently, the role of pancreatic screening for moderate-risk patients, such as patients with diabetes … clear and warrants further studies to justify screening for these patients. Cigarette smoking is an important risk … genetic factors and new screening methods. Please visit the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and …
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HeartMate III Trial Enrolling Patients
… and does not require a pocket to be created in the chest for implantation. The device is fully magnetically levitated, … expected to have greater durability and a lower potential for complications. It is designed to periodically increase … Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at NYP/Columbia, visit columbialvad.org or call 212.305.6003. …
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Enter the Surgical Robot: Colorectal Surgery
… is better,” says Dr. Lee-Kong. “We can see the nerves for sexual function and urinary function far better, and I … of large parts of the intestine) Rectal resections for rectal cancer Rectopexy (surgery to correct rectal … about colorectal diseases and their treatments, please visit the Division of Colorectal Surgery . …
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Surgery With No Incisions
… Procedures for GERD and weight loss are less invasive than ever, … procedures through the mouth, with no incisions? Treatment for GERD GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach … surgical advances in the Department of Surgery, please visit: columbiasurgery.org …
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Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes
… priority, even if that means more sugar in your diet. Aim for 3 meals per day with around 4 carbohydrate servings at … If you need help managing your diet, ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian who can help you design a meal … this with your doctor and dietitian during your next visit. …
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