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Patricia Harren, DNP
… DNP I was part of the core group that started the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University … 1990 and was named the Clinical Director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation in 2000. In this … practice spans in and outpatient responsibilities. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… , Breast Cancer Surgeon at NYP/Columbia. “It’s important for me to assess not just the disease, but the person and … from Milan, from Veronesi’s group, that sealed the deal [for breast-conserving surgery],” said Dr. Wiechmann. “The … meeting with a plastic surgeon is helpful in that first visit. “I briefly mention the options when we talk about the …
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Pancreatic Cysts
… in 1-2% of patients undergoing CT or MRI of the abdomen for an unrelated indication. Inflammatory cysts arise in the setting of pancreatitis. Visit The Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program » Cystic … of the honeycomb is small. However, if fluid is sent for analysis, the CEA and amylase levels should be close to …
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Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo
… Richard had been feeling sick for quite some time, with tiredness, change in stool and … it. “These things are rarely malignant,” we were advised. For a short period Rich felt better, but then his symptoms … care towards their patients. I remember that on our first visit in October, the waiting room was a bit intimidating as …
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More Than One Mind: Inside Columbia’s Multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Sarcoma Team
… tumors in anatomically difficult areas, and with high risk for morbidity and mortality. That demands a multidisciplinary … optimize physical recovery. General surgery makes space for us to work and ensures the colon and rectum are out of … just a pleasure working with everyone here. It’s fun and easy. Dr. Bea Dionigi: I agree. Wakenda has been an amazing …
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Bringing Life Saving Heart Surgery to Children in Nigeria
… By Lindsay Gandolfo For a country of 211 million people, there are only 100-130 … and how privileged he feels to have done it. “It's very easy as a physician in the United States, especially in New … It gives you all the feels.” Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Gratefulness, Relief, and a New Challenge: Large-Scale Vaccination Efforts at the Armory Draws Us All Closer
… on the ground camped out in the wilderness, rising at dawn for another day of fighting wildfires. For six months of the year, Landguth travels the western … it was really, which is nice. Makes my job pretty easy.” For Landguth, the volume of patients on a day to day …
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Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy
… with Barrett's Esophagus, and it is used elsewhere for gastric lesions (to check for stomach cancer) and in the colon to evaluate polyps. At … about advances in treating pancreatic disease, please visit pancreasmd.org . Frank Gress, MD Clinical Division … Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy …
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The Story Behind a Surprise Legislative Proclamation Honoring Dr. David Kalfa
… murmur. At the time, doctors assured them it was no cause for alarm—that most of the time kids “grow into it” within a … to pediatric heart surgeon David Kalfa, MD. “We have good news and bad news,” said Dr. Kalfa. “The good news is that we … With the proclamation in hand, Kian and his father paid a visit to the hospital and presented Dr. Kalfa with the honor …
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State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today
… MD , Chief of the Division of General Surgery, about the latest in general, emergency, and acute care. Let’s dive into … some clinical trials trying to change the standard. For example, the traditional approach to lipomas has always … surgically. But given that it's typically an operation for cosmesis—and comes with overhead like coming to the OR, …
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
… colorectal cancer by their 40s. While there is no cure for FAP, surveillance and treatment can prevent cancer. … within the same family, and range from mild to severe. For people with FAP, the development of polyps within their … will use their experience and expertise to bring you the latest and best in endoscopy, surgery and overall …
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Division of Colorectal Surgery
… a common mission: to provide ready access to expert care for afflicted with diseases of the bowel to be a place of … medical professionals around the world eager to learn the latest techniques and treatments. Through fellowship programs … Email : tp2301@cumc.columbia.edu Phone : (212) 342-1155 News & Announcements Leading Colorectal Cancer Expert Joins …
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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
… of six to seven weeks of therapy, five days a week. For women who live far from their radiation facilities, the burden associated with daily trips for almost two months can be too much to bear. As a result, … risk of developing breast cancer. For more information, visit breastmd.org or call 800.543.2782. …
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