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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story Update

… my pancreas; four years since I Started the P.E.A.C.E Fund and two years since I paddled down the Hudson River to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer. And this update is written in hopes of sharing courage, … Fund, please contact me at courage_and_strength@yahoo.com Courage, Strength & Hope, Alyson Peluso Read about …

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Hernia Surgery

… are adept at repairing complex inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernias, including primary and recurrent hernias and hernia previously considered irreparable. We use the …

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The Art of Matching Kidneys Is Saving More Lives

… This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025 to maintain the latest … Transplants often mean the difference between life and death for people with renal failure, but kidneys are not … finding a compatible donor among a person’s close friends and family—which isn’t always possible. As of 2025, more than …

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General Surgery

… affecting the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, spleen, and intestines. Minimally invasive surgery is our standard of care for both inpatient and outpatient procedures, which include procedures such as: … Appendectomy Hernia surgery Spleen removal  Fundoplication and other procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease …

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Xiaojuan (Jan) Chen, MD, PhD

… Dr. Xiaojuan Chen is a principal investigator at the CCTI and serves as Director of Islet Cell Transplantation of CCTI and the Director of Columbia Islet Processing Core at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Chen received her M.D. degree from Jinan …

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Expanding Our Expertise in Vascular Surgery

… has joined NYP/Columbia as Chief of Vascular Surgery and Co-director of The Aortic Program. He was also named … Dr. Patel was previously with the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and affiliated with the Newton-Wellesley Hospital and others …

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Giovanni Ferrari, PhD

… Ferrari, PhD, is Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Research … has over 13 years experience in the field of cell biology and cardiovascular medicine. After his postdoctoral work at New York University he became faculty and group leader at University of Pennsylvania, first as …

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Hybrid Arch Surgery

… is accomplished with a combination of open-heart surgery and hybrid stent grafting. This allows our aortic specialists … Tissue Disease Bicuspid Valve Disease Aortic Valve Repair and Ross Procedure Columbia Bioroot Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement (David Procedure) Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures …

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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes

… with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition.  And it’s not something you can do alone. “Studies show that a combination of peer support and counseling helps patients meet their long-term weight … health program at Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. We recently spoke with her about the …

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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

… is an inherited condition that can cause serious lung and liver disease. People with this condition produce a … (AAT) is one of several proteins the liver produces and releases into the bloodstream. It helps prevent tissue … normal. This makes the lungs more vulnerable to damage and harms the liver. AAT deficiency is a genetic condition, …

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Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer

… is known about the BRCA genes, their connection to cancer, and how to get tested. Key Info Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been linked to an extremely high lifetime risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. Each child of a parent with a BRCA …

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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live

… she had cirrhosis, a condition where scar tissue builds up and affects the liver’s ability to function. “The doctors … she consulted for second opinion confirmed the diagnosis and sent her for a bone marrow test, concerned that her body … in the Philippines, she turned to an alternative healer, and once she started taking herbs, she tapered off her pills. …

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Clinical Training: PGY4

… PGY4 year consists of rotations through the core general and vascular surgery services, a rotation at Overlook hospital, and a revisit to the ICU. As senior resident, the PGY4 takes … of patients as well as teaching junior residents and medical students. In addition, this year is the beginning …

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