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Can Data Help You Find the Best Heart Surgeon?
… improvement and safety for their patients. The database is considered the gold standard in cardiac outcomes … (AVR), and combination AVR+CABG surgeries. CABG is the most common cardiac procedure performed, and is a surgery … is generally in the state,” says Dr. Kurlansky. The most studied outcome in cardiac surgery is mortality or risk …
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Liver Disease – Hepatitis B
… at Columbia, discusses Hepatitis B in detail. Hepatitis B is the most common form of viral hepatitis in the world, and Dr. …
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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 … Within one to two months after receiving a new kidney, most patients recover fully, return to work, and resume a … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Division of Surgical Oncology
… | Support Columbia’s Division of Surgical Oncology is dedicated to leading the field of cancer surgery through … learn more about our patient services on our clinical care site: Surgical Cancer Care Sarcoma Care Program Gastric … More Contacts & Locations Surgical Cancer Care Patient Site Appointments : (212) 305-0273 Request an Appointment …
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25 Years After Heart and Double Lung Transplant—Sean Recounts His Surgery During the Blizzard of ‘93
… crazy stuff, motorcycle racing, car racing, a lot of stuff most people wouldn’t do.” The crazier, the better. Even drag … “I chose to live life to the fullest. The downside to that is I had no fear. I figured I was going to die anyway so if I … ways than one, but these were the kind of odds Sean liked most. He booked it home to Connecticut in his Dad’s …
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Adrenal Awareness: Today’s Adrenal Surgery Techniques (and Tomorrow’s)
… Dr. Catherine McManus is an endocrine surgeon at Columbia University Medical … Conversations and Curbsides . The two doctors discuss the most up-to-date adrenal surgery techniques, and the reasons … vs. Back Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: In the United States, what's the most common way to do an adrenalectomy? Dr. Catherine …
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Liver Disease – Hepatitis Risk Factors
… C. Dr. Brown discusses whether environment or genetics is more of a determining factor in developing these conditions, and which populations are most at risk. Learn more about Hepatitis » …
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Paul Kurlansky returns to Columbia for HeartSource and CIOR roles
… of Craig Smith, MD and Allan Schwarz, MD. Dr. Kurlansky is Board certified in Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and with the … been instrumental in guiding every HeartSource affiliate site that has a surgical program. He has now relocated to New … for the program. In his role at CIOR, Dr. Kurlansky is enthusiastic about the opportunity to support outcomes …
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Interventional Endocrinology
… What Is Interventional Endocrinology? Interventional endocrinology … surgeries which often treat these conditions. The most commonly performed procedures include ultrasound-guided … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Genetic Factors in Pancreatitis
… | FAQ Hereditary Pancreatitis Hereditary pancreatitis is a rare, genetically inherited disorder that causes … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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First Program in NY for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
… Acute pancreatitis is a chief reason for gastrointestinal hospital admissions. … University Irving Medical Center now offers the most comprehensive care for this condition. Our … pancreatitis. “We help referring physicians with their most challenging cases,” says John Poneros, MD , Medical …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
… Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 A nose job (rhinoplasty) is a surgical procedure to change the shape and size of the … and breathing. Key Facts Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the US. Adjusting the … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Heart Transplantation
… transplanted in humans. Today, transplantation is performed with kidneys, liver, the pancreas, lungs, the … risk of dying from heart disease within one or two years. Most patients who undergo a transplant have one of two … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program
… One of the most advanced and comprehensive in the world The Columbia Cardiac Tumor Program is a collaborative effort of leading cardiologists, … of the heart. These range from benign cardiac myxomas (the most common heart tumor) to aggressive angiosarcomas that are …
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