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Susan E. Bates, MD

… continues to impact how the NCI-60 cell line panel is used in drug discovery, and helped her identify a novel … neuroendocrine, renal and lung cancers. Her work is dedicated to new drug development, and finding … role of the blood brain barrier in creating a sanctuary site for cancers that metastasize to the brain. Clinically, …

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

Schedule an Appointment with Columbia Pediatric Surgeons in White Plains

… North Broadway in White Plains. William Middlesworth, MD , is a board-certified pediatric and general surgeon. He … Dr. Middlesworth in White Plains. Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , is board-certified in both pediatric and general surgery. Dr. Zitsman is the director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric …

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

Pediatric Surgery at Columbia Recognized as NY’s Only Level I Pediatric Surgery Center

… Surgery Verification Committee. This distinction is rare - only 18 hospitals in the United States have reached … pediatricians peace of mind that every child at MSCHONY is receiving the highest standard of care.” The ASC … The verification process also involves an extensive site visit by a team of ACS surveyors – experienced pediatric …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:36

Miguel R. Silva, MD

… specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve technique and is among the most experienced surgeons in the New York area …

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

Advanced Detection and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer

… The Columbia Thyroid Biopsy Program is a leader in addressing multinodular thyroid disease and … step,” says Dr. Kuo. “Another advantage of our program is that we offer patients the full spectrum of care in a … under one roof and have an expedited path to surgery which is better for the patient psychologically.” Read more about …

Last Modified: 04/03/2024 - 12:59

Anna J. Varghese, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNOR

… Anna Varghese is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the … evaluation and management of Pelvic Floor Disorders and is experienced in Anorectal Manometry, Biofeedback, and … Therapy. With her experience in the operating room, she is uniquely able to coordinate and optimize pre-operative and …

Last Modified: 03/15/2024 - 10:31

Elizabeth C. Verna, MD

… Dr. Elizabeth Verna is the Frank Cardile Associate Professor of Medicine in the … in end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation and is the Director of Clinical Research for the Columbia …

Last Modified: 02/21/2026 - 11:39

A Phase I/II Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Anti-CD27 Antibody (Varlilumab) Administered in Combination with Anti-PD-1 (Nivolumab) in Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors

… The primary purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness (how well the drug works), … the body’s immune system to work against tumor cells. This is the first time varlilumab and nivolumab have been tested …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Pediatric Surgery at Columbia

… across all specialties. Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital is proud of our tradition of innovation, and we continue to … century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … & Services The pediatric surgical team at Columbia is trained in the full range of pediatric procedures and has …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 13:06

Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth

… and uncle, David James, was born in Tennessee. He truly is a blessing in our lives. We travelled to see him after he … us the CT was good — he was encouraging. The next scan is scheduled for Sept. 21st. We are truly blessed. So many … held onto HOPE and know that every day we are together is a gift to cherish. We continue to try to fight the good …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:10

Surgical Instrumentation

… LTF Type VP Camera The VISERA laparoscopic video camera is 5mm in diameter. Once inside the patient's abdomen, the device is capable of angling 100 degrees in four directions, … Surgery The EndoSurgical Operating System™ (EOS), is used to perform EROS and GERD surgeries. The EOS includes …

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

Bradycardia

… About Bradycardia is the medical term often used to describe a slow heart … cold medicines. Sometimes it may not be clear why there is an arrhythmia. Heart block is a specific type of bradycardia in which the electrical …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 12:44

General Surgery Residency

… to our patients. The Columbia General Surgery Residency is known to fully prepare our residents for whatever career … country's most exciting and safest big cities. New York is the most culturally diverse and densely populated city in … unparalleled program. Please take the time to explore our site and learn more about the Columbia General Surgery …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 15:04

Resident Education: Simulation

… skills outside the OR, prior to working with a patient, is imperative for surgeons at all levels of training. The centerpiece for this shift in surgical education is simulation. As such, the Columbia Department of surgery … program. Surgical Skills Lab The Surgical Skills lab is available to residents 24 hours a day. It houses seven …

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

What to Expect at a Consultation

… with you, the team will determine a care plan that is designed specifically for you. After registering at the … performed, such as an Ultrasound, MRI or CT scan, it is critical to bring a copy of the images as well as the … you have had a biopsy performed at an outside facility, it is important to bring a copy of the report. The team may ask …

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