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Salila Kurra, MD
… Columbia University. She received her undergraduate degree in biology magna cum laude from Brown University and attended … and Surgeons. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the Columbia …
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… scarring that blocks the flow of bile. This can result in further damage, such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver … be linked to genetics, an immune system reaction, changes in gut bacteria, or some combination of these. Most patients … system response to a foreign substance or toxin, changes in the gastrointestinal bacteria (also called gut bacteria or …
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Wilson’s Disease
… genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in vital organs, such as the brain and liver. This can lead … condition cannot excrete copper. Instead, it builds up in their organs and can eventually become life-threatening. … the mutated ATP7B gene (which affects copper absorption) in order to pass it onto their child. Children of parents who …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… lines form at the exit and we proceed out the door. In much the same manner, two sites of chaos exist in the aorta. The first is at the aortic root, where blood … to the abdomen and legs. The turn that the blood makes in the aortic arch is also a very chaotic and energetic …
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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
… 2024 About Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which a disease outside of the parathyroid glands causes … are kidney failure and vitamin D deficiency. In kidney failure, the kidney is no longer able to make … secondary hyperparathyroidism can often have PTH levels in the hundreds and even thousands. Occasionally patients …
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Aortic Regurgitation
… heart’s left side to the aorta, the body’s main artery. In aortic regurgitation, the leaky aortic valve allows blood … regurgitation include: Fatigue and weakness with increase in activity level Shortness of breath with exertion or when … heart having to work harder to pump blood out to the body. In response to this need, the left ventricle of the heart may …
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Aortic Repair & Replacement
… some cases of aortic regurgitation. TAVR is a procedure in which doctors access the valve by passing tools through the bloodstream. What kinds of valves are used in Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery? Mechanical valves, Biological Valves, and Homograft Valves are used in aortic valve replacement surgery. Mechanical valves are …
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Interventional Endocrinology
… of tissue. RFA is frequently used to destroy cancer cells in the liver, lung, kidney, breast, and bone, as well as to … tissue has been performed since 2002 and is best used in cases of recurrent thyroid cancer where surgery is not … The vast majority of these recurrences are found in the lymph nodes (90%). Although surgery remains the …
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What is Minimal Access Surgery?
… incisions. The surgeon examines and operates on the area in question by viewing magnified images on a television. When … abdomen, the procedure is called laparoscopy. When used in the chest, the procedure is called thoracoscopy, and when used in a joint, it is called arthroscopy. Endoscopy Endoscopy is …
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COMMiT: A Comprehensive Approach
… is the only comprehensive academic weight loss program in New York City. Led by Dr. Marc Bessler, the COMMiT team … with you to develop an individualized weight loss plan. In recognition of the fact that many factors impact weight … integrated approach to weight management by: Assisting you in maintaining a healthy diet and offering meal plans with …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. In the past clinicians used to “watch and wait” carefully … the smaller percentage who progress to liver cancer . “In the past, drugs for this virus were hard to take and we weren’t sure how well they would work in different populations. As a result, many individuals felt …
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NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology
… and Neurogastroenterology , one of a few such programs in the nation. “There are difficult medical and surgical … now provides a valuable resource for referring physicians in the tristate area.” “It’s not easy to tease out how these … However each study is reviewed and analyzed carefully in order to help guide management. “Our collaborative …
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Stories of Hope: Lucien Zito
… In April 2007, after symptoms of dark urine and a rash, … nine-hour operation. Mr. Zito spent a few days recovering in the hospital and during this time Dr. Chabot visited with … to share some exciting news. You could hear the happiness in his voice as he informed us that he was celebrating 10 …
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World’s Most Comprehensive Care for IBD
… Division of Colorectal Surgery has unmatched expertise in the surgical management of Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative … bowel and avoid creating an ostomy when performing surgery in Crohn’s patients with internal fistulas and complex bowel … says Dr. Kiran. Dr. Kiran is also among the few surgeons in the world able to perform a K-pouch (continent) ileostomy. …
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