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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Care

… or the severity or complexity of your condition, our team is here to bring you personalized, compassionate care for … Highlights A Recognized Leader for HCM Care Our center is one of the few specialized, comprehensive programs for … best course of action. The Latest Treatments Columbia is a proven leader for surgical innovation. We offer access …

Last Modified: 01/23/2026 - 15:54

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

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