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Debbie G Bakes, MD

… Debbie G. Bakes, MD, is a colorectal surgeon and chief of the Westchester Section … University Irving Medical Center. Her practice is primarily based out of NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. Dr. Bakes is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Michael Argenziano, MD

… Michael Argenziano, MD, FACS, is Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and … Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Argenziano is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He is the immediate past president of the New York Society for …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Frequently Asked Questions

… or write to Village Hall, Bronxville, NY 10708. What is your main telephone number? The main telephone number at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is 914-787-1000. If you need a physician referral, call … must be submitted to the Medical Records Department. There is a fee of $0.75 per page. If the records will be used for …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Immunosuppressant Medications

… trick the immune system into believing that your new organ is not foreign, and thus it is not attacked. After transplantation, you will be taking … a successful transplant for the rest of your life is taking the immunosuppressant medications prescribed to …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:28

Clinical Training: PGY1

… The intern year at Columbia is the backbone of residents' surgical training. Categorical … such as thyroid/parathyroid disease and adrenal disease is handled by this service. Interns on this rotation work … disease, and diverticular disease. Additionally, this is a heavy operative month for interns, with the majority of …

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

Symptoms of Pancreatitis

… death) Pancreatic abscess Pancreatic pseudocyst, which is an abnormal deposit of tissue, fluid and debris that can … may develop acute episodes. In chronic pancreatitis, there is a decrease in the secretion of enzymes needed for … digestion and absorption of dietary fats. Fat digestion is impaired, resulting in fatty stools. This is called …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:00

Innovations in Breast Surgery Improve Precision, Avoid Re-operation

… undergo a simple lumpectomy, in which the tumor alone is removed and healthy breast tissue is preserved. However, despite lumpectomy’s prominence as the … misnomer. When enough healthy tissue surrounding the tumor is removed, surgeons can be confident that they haven’t left …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

The Power of Hospitality: Claire’s Tea Room

… of circumstances into something beautiful. Claire Pace is one such person, having created a haven of warmth and … The volunteers walk around the floors and invite whomever is there that day, and they deliver plates of desserts to … wrote, “Your tea room with all its magical splendor is an island of peace, warmth, and friendship for those who …

Last Modified: 03/05/2024 - 15:05

Services for International Patients

… coming from — we’re here to look after you. Columbia is known as a hub of care not only in New York and the U.S., … counseling. Getting Started Starting your journey with us is easy. All you have to do is contact the Global Services office at our partner …

Last Modified: 01/14/2026 - 16:52

Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women

… Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman. “What people need to understand is that we don’t currently have a lot of detailed data on … stays or pregnancy complications.” What this means is that none of these results — the higher hospitalizations … recommendations. “One of the biggest pieces to take away is that pregnant patients should be closely following the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

What We’re Reading: 12/13/19

… the message Dr. Laurie Punch, trauma surgeon in St. Louis, is working so hard to share inside and outside the hospital. … to shoot for in each category. ( From washingtonpost.com ) For the Holidays, the Gift of Self-Care It’s that time … This is good stuff to practice year-round! ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/22/19 What We’re …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery

… Cleaning out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout … with the plan. For Coumadin (Warfarin) : If the decision is made to stop Coumadin, this must be done 5 FULL days prior … For Aspirin, Plavix, and Pradaxa : If the decision is made to stop any one of these medications, it should be …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:36

Stop the Bleed: Help Save a Life

… The only thing more tragic than a death from bleeding is a death that could have been prevented. No one expects to … or to victims of gun assaults, accidents or mass violence, is critical. Life-saving action should be taken as soon as … simple ways to help. An initiative called Stop the Bleed is teaching ordinary citizens how to step up and save …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:45

Build a Better Smoothie

… soy, coconut, cashew or oat milk. If your potassium is low (due to increased GI losses), use coconut water as a … more potassium than a banana! If you’re a diabetic best is to stick to water or unsweetened almond milk which … The Protein and Fat For a smoothie to be well balanced it is important to include a good source of protein and healthy …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00