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Thomas A. Imahiyerobo, MD

… including the Dicran Goulian award for academic excellence in Plastic Surgery, as well as the Weill Cornell Alumni … year of residency Dr. Imahiyerobo served as chief resident in Plastic Surgery and was recognized by New York … and orthognathic (jaw) surgery. He also specializes in the care of adult cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of …

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

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, September 2017

… that NYP/Columbia has been named a center of excellence in clinical care for Gastroenterology and GI Surgery by U.S. News and World Report . In this issue we feature our Center for Motility and … and our multidisciplinary team's success in helping even the most complex patients. We also have an …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Pelvic Floor Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions

… and can impact bowel, bladder, and pelvic support function in both men and women, yet many people do not receive the … the pelvic floor? Both men and women have a pelvic floor. In women, the pelvic floor is the muscles, ligaments, … vagina and rectum and help these pelvic organs function. In men, the pelvic floor includes the muscles, tissues and …

Last Modified: 02/06/2026 - 11:56

Azathioprine (Imuran®)

… and white blood cell count. Adults: Tablets are available in 50mg size which can easily be broken in half. Children: Imuran can be taken in the same 50mg tablet form, or in a liquid formulation of …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Koji Takeda, MD

… support through ventricular assist devices (VADs). In addition to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in cardiac regeneration therapy. Dr. Takeda completed his …

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

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

… of her neck and lungs. The CT radiologist saw a lesion in her lung that was suspicious for lung cancer. Mrs. … by several people who had had lung problems. Dr. Prager, in turn, referred her to Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD Assistant … University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a surgeon in the Department of Surgery at CUMC, NYPH. Dr. Gorenstein's …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Causes of Pancreatitis

… pancreatitis is considered idiopathic (cause is unknown) in 10 to 15% of patients. Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis In more than half of patients, chronic pancreatitis is caused … The cause of chronic pancreatitis cannot be identified in about 25 -30% of patients. Evidence suggests that some …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 12:59

Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

… program designed to provide a broad intensive education in all aspects of pediatric general surgery. The education is … care of infants and children. Multidisciplinary programs in Trauma, ECMO, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Oncology, … Obesity and Esophageal Atresia provide focused education in these areas. The integrated program in prenatal pediatrics …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 13:05

Non-Cancerous Breast Disease

… Different benign breast conditions will affect your breast in different ways. However, all of them will cause some abnormal changes. This may be an unusual lump in the breast tissue, discharge from the nipple, or some … (milk glands) to enlarge and multiply. It is often found in women who have fibrosis or simple cysts . When the lobules …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:52

Your Breast Surgery: FAQ

… common questions about your surgery so you can prepare in the days and weeks beforehand, know what to expect on the … blood tests, an electrocardiogram, and/or a chest x-ray in the days or weeks prior to your surgery. In addition, your doctor or nurse practitioner/physicians …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:46

Liver Cancer & Hepatocellular Carcinoma

… Liver cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which begins in cells called hepatocytes. Less common types include … Liver cancer is the result of abnormal changes (mutations) in the DNA of liver cells. This can be caused by liver damage …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:38

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/10/20

… and are doing as well as can be expected under lockdown in an excellent assisted living facility in Virginia. Yesterday on its front page The New York Times … the recently-discovered Covid-positivity of two aides in the White House entourage. “The virus is in the White …

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

Columbia Launches Women’s Lung and Health Center

… Women’s Lung and Health Center , one of only two programs in the nation to serve this under-recognized patient … cases of lung cancer with 150,000 deaths will be reported in 2017, almost half of these will be women. Lung cancer is … as those with breast cancer, the second leading cancer in the United States. Recent data also shows that 15 percent …

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

Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept®)

… for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 250mg and 500mg sizes. Liquid formulation can be made by your pharmacist in a concentration of 200mg/cc. When In the morning, take on an empty stomach. Repeat the dose in …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Mycophenolate Mofetil After Lung Transplantation

… for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 250mg and 500mg sizes. Liquid formulation can be made by your pharmacist in a concentration of 100mg/cc. When In the morning, take on an empty stomach. Repeat the dose in …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09