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Lauren Nicolosi, NP

… Lauren Nicolosi is certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an … Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master of Science degree from Hunter College Bellevue School of … improvement projects during this time, focusing on quality improvement using evidence based practice and …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

… Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the appearance of your nose. This procedure is an excellent option for you … any incision scars are still virtually unnoticeable due to their placement along natural creases around the nose. …

Last Modified: 05/18/2026 - 18:01

Thyroid Biopsy Clinic

… The Columbia Thyroid Center offers a streamlined way of evaluating thyroid nodules. Our unique approach provides … it can take weeks, if not months, for a patient to have their biopsy. However, the Biopsy Clinic at the Columbia …

Last Modified: 04/30/2026 - 11:04

It Takes a Village to Heal a Patient

… a vibrant and attractive woman in her 70s, and one of Columbia’s “Amazing Patients,” was cared for by more than … of surgeries. But nothing has stopped me. Many call me the “bionic woman.” Roberta’s recovery from a near fatal car … other patients to stay optimistic and participate in their own healing. Recently she heard about a patient who was …

Last Modified: 12/09/2025 - 16:34

Patient Stories

… A friend of mine had suffered from Crohn's Disease for 29 years, and … with unsatisfactory results, so when his doctor said the only option was yet more surgery, my friend said "no … to be comfortable seeking second opinions when it comes to their medical care. If you are in that category and you are …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … that goal. It might mean office staff will cover more than their customary specialty, as one example. There will be …

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

Pancreatitis Multidisciplinary Clinic Offers Pancreatitis Expertise And Streamlined Patient Care

… The Pancreas Center is pleased to announce that it has … established a dedicated pancreatitis clinic for the care of patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis. Serving the … pancreatic disease. Their vision is to provide the highest quality care possible for patients who face this …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Advances in Treating Pancreatitis: Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation

… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is the first center in the New York metropolitan area to offer … treatment for pancreatitis. This condition, inflammation of the pancreas, can be very painful – so painful, in fact … without pain is a tremendous improvement in patients’ quality of life. If the islet transplantation can prevent the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Aortic Regurgitation

… Aortic Insufficiency)? Aortic regurgitation occurs when the heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly. The aortic … leaky aortic valve allows blood that was just pumped out of the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) to leak … aortic regurgitation should have regular check-ins with their cardiologist to monitor for changes in their condition. …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:05

Highest Recognition for Pediatric Trauma Center

… was verified as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. “This honor sets our program apart from others … comes to acute injuries, our surgical units are known for their life-saving skills, including ECMO. Yet traumatic …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:33

Guides & Resources

… weight and how much you could expect to lose from each of our procedures. Weight Loss Surgery FAQs : Your questions … Operative Care: A guide to what to expect at every step of the process. Hospital Services and Amenities : From social … and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations …

Last Modified: 11/08/2025 - 02:00

Rectal Cancer

… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 What is … colon or rectal cancer risk factors should speak with their doctors about starting screening at a younger age and …

Last Modified: 06/07/2024 - 14:24

Latest News on COVID-19

… Electives surgeries have resumed. Read the latest on COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols . … to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to … office directly by using the phone number listed on their faculty bio to find out if video appointments are an …

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

Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)

… surgical procedure used to reshape a person’s arm to meet the aesthetic goals for their body. Arm lift surgery targets the under part of the arm (or triceps) from the top of the under arm down to …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

Our Aortic Programs & Services

… From round-the-clock accessibility to minimally invasive approaches for … in aortic surgery innovation. We bring together a network of dedicated cardiac and vascular surgeons as well as … we see, regardless of the complexity and severity of their condition. Conditions We Cover Aortic valve disorders …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 11:59