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Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

… Gerthy Michel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Colorectal Surgery who graduated from Pace University. … Attending Surgeons in the outpatient setting from their initial consult examination through their entire …

Last Modified: 04/04/2025 - 10:01

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/9/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … back quickly on non-urgent surgery, and immediately shared their PPE supplies with neighboring hospitals. Hospital for …

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

Genomic Sequencing Saves Father and Four Children

… a toddler with acute myelogenous leukemia, and thanks to The Sohn Foundation for Precision Medicine, the entire family underwent genetic testing. Three of his siblings were found to have a gene linked to thyroid cancer. Their father was the carrier. Dr. Kuo found a suspicious …

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

Our Team & Locations

… from a comprehensive program staffed by an expert team of Board-certified surgeons, advanced nurse practitioners and … you in achieving your weight-loss goals and improving your quality of life. Para personas habla Español, visite nuestro … NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center The Herbert Irving Pavilion 161 Fort Washington Avenue 5th …

Last Modified: 04/21/2026 - 17:08

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Named #1 Children’s Hospital in New York

… NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been recognized as the 2023-2024 #1 children’s hospital in New York by U.S. News … NewYork-Presbyterian provides pediatric care in every area of medicine at two major sites: NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan … unwavering in their commitment to delivering the highest quality, most compassionate care to every child and their …

Last Modified: 05/23/2024 - 14:46

Columbia HeartSource Program

… please visit their website . "After all we are merely the servants of the public, in spite of our M.D.'s and our hospital … to provide their patients with the same expertise and quality of care. As doctors, Dr. Allan Schwartz and Dr. Craig …

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

Medical Students

… Medical Students in their 3rd and 4th year who are enrolled at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, an LCME accredited medical … International Exchange Programs can apply for one of the following electives: SU05P Surgery: Cardiac and Thoracic …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Transposition of the Great Arteries

… Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare and complex congenital … personalized treatment plans delivered with a level of quality that could only come from one of the most experienced … Transposition of the Great Arteries …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:45

Clinical Training: PGY1

… The intern year at Columbia is the backbone of residents' surgical training. Categorical interns spend much of their time on both general surgery and subspecialty services …

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

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

… The Pancreatic Cancer Support Group was created to address the emotional needs of our patients and to discuss the issues that extend beyond … Perhaps most importantly, participants celebrate their joys together and offer their solace and support in …

Last Modified: 04/11/2023 - 10:38

Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery

… Cleaning out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout we recommend involves a … procedure. Some Cardiologists prefer to have patients hold their Coumadin prior to the procedure and take a medication, …

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

Here For You, Now More Than Ever

… about in-person visits Information on Virtual Visits Read the daily updates from Chief Surgeon Dr. Craig Smith that … pandemic began. Lessons that helped us during the peak of hospitalizations in New York City, when nearly all of our … have already known; we ask each of our patients to share their stories with us, to tell us about every up and down …

Last Modified: 03/10/2023 - 16:25

New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C

… Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. In the past clinicians used to “watch and wait” carefully … in the meantime, worried that they might transmit Hep C to their loved ones. With the new class of antiviral drugs, the algorithm has changed. “Our approach …

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

Intestinal & Multiorgan Transplant Program

… Intestinal failure (IF) is a condition that occurs when the small intestine cannot absorb enough nutrients and water … meets the body’s needs. This may result from either loss of intestinal length or the presence of malfunctioning … in the field, we are prepared to meet your needs. Quality Care : We go beyond just your medical needs to make …

Last Modified: 05/26/2026 - 16:19

Bringing Life Saving Heart Surgery to Children in Nigeria

… By Lindsay Gandolfo For a country of 211 million people, there are only 100-130 heart … Nigeria each year. Meaning, less than 0.00006 percent of the population have access to life-saving cardiac surgery. … built a free-standing private hospital, and is developing quality measures and standards of care. Additionally, and …

Last Modified: 02/28/2023 - 10:11