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Joshua R. Sonett, MD

… Thoracic Surgery and Director, The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He … institution in the United States. Dr. Sonett is best known for his work on the multidisciplinary treatment of lung and … lungs that may be rejected from other centers (CS News 2005). Between 2001 and 2003, 53 percent of the lungs …

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

How Our Pediatric Heart Surgeons Decide Between Aortic Valve Repair Techniques in Complex Cases

… ahead. In children, a valve needs to be able to function for 80 years. At the crux of consideration is the type of operation itself. For decades, the Ross technique has been the gold standard of … 305-5975. Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:58

Rectal Prolapse

… have expertise in both abdominal and perineal procedures for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Whenever possible, our … to facilitate early recovery. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who wishes to confirm a diagnosis or discuss …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:25

Correcting Tetralogy of Fallot in a Single Operation

… Tetralogy of Fallot was in the news, as talk show host Jimmy Kimmel described the birth of … cardiac surgeons are making great advances in the surgery for infants with this condition, addressing tetralogy of … once at least a two-stage procedure in a single surgery for the majority of our patients, depending upon their …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:39

"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT

… and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of … these biliary atresia children is a routine thing for all of you, and you know that almost all of them are going to get better when they come to your office for the first time with scared parents. From the parents' …

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

Constitution and By-Laws of the John Jones Surgical Society

… of Surgery (NYPH/CUIMC) and to provide a vehicle for the alumni of the Surgical Service to maintain contact … of Surgery and past surgical faculty will be considered for membership by the Membership Committee on an individual … interested in the aims of the Society, will be considered for membership by the Membership Committee. Candidate Present …

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

Approaches to Acute and General Surgery

… approach. Laparoscopic surgery is the operation of choice for procedures such as cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) … pain and therefore, less pain medication, faster healing for a quicker return home, and smaller, less noticeable scars … U.S. pioneered the development of laparoscopic techniques for this and other surgical applications. Recognizing the …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:32

June K Wu, MD

… the pathophysiology of these lesions in order for biologically targeted therapeutics to be developed. Dr. … American College of Surgeons, the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, and others. Dr. Wu is on … Surgery Research Council and the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Dr. Wu is a member of …

Last Modified: 03/14/2026 - 10:36

Julia J Wattacheril, MD, MPH

… phenotypes within the electronic health record (EHR) for multi-omic analysis. Of particular interest for clinical outcomes discovered through EHR phenotyping … include rapid progression to advanced liver disease, need for transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma. Awards …

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

Electrophysiology

… An outline of the procedure process follows. Preparing for the Procedure You will have blood work done prior to the … medications that morning. If your test is scheduled for the morning, you will not be able to eat or drink … the night before your test. If your test is scheduled for the afternoon, you may be able to have a liquid …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:18

NYP/Columbia Welcomes World Leader in Valve Surgery

… in the UK in complex valve surgery. He is also known for his contributions to physician education and has created … the globe. Columbia is the national leader in new devices for mitral valve and tricuspid valve surgery. With the … of Dr. Bapat, this institution will provide new options for heart and valve surgery, helping even the most complex …

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

Aortic Valve Repair and the Ross Procedure

… developed to repair these aortic valves, avoiding the need for blood thinners or early reoperation. One such procedure … patients. The Ross Procedure is a surgical option for children and young adults with diseased aortic valves or … own valve tissue, the Ross procedure eliminates the need for a replacement for as many as 10 years, and also …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:51

Anal Fissure

… sphincterotomy, or the division of the internal sphincter for fissure disease, is highly effective. Other novel … these possibilities with you. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who wishes to confirm a diagnosis or discuss …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:34