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Pectus Excavatum

… Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the chest wall is sunken in, creating a caved-in appearance. … is a relatively common congenital deformity. Severe cases of pectus excavatum can affect lung capacity, causing … that they are incapable of similar levels of activity as their peers. This can be especially difficult for …

Last Modified: 04/30/2026 - 15:29

Viral Hepatitis

… hepatitis. Each are transmitted differently and have their own unique characteristics. Key Facts Hepatitis can be caused by several viruses. The most common are named hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. When … which require medical treatment to remove. Symptoms of viral hepatitis can be mild (such as fatigue) to severe …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:37

What We’re Reading: 10/31/24

… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … corner of a big borrowed house as the one place to slake their muzzles in foreign stamps, say, or Latin, or theatrical …

Last Modified: 01/21/2025 - 22:54

Vascular Conditions & Treatments

… We encourage all prospective patients and their families to learn as much as possible about their vascular condition and the treatment options available. Take a look at our vascular … guides for more information: Aortic Aneurysm – a weakening of the largest artery in the body Carotid Artery Disease – a …

Last Modified: 11/01/2023 - 11:32

Goal and Objectives

… At the end of this clerkship, students will be able to demonstrate competencies in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes of an effective … surgical complications of general surgical procedures, their clinical presentation, laboratory work-up, and …

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

Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience

… For Lori and Lynda, two of Dr. Bessler's patients, surgery was life-transforming. Lori, a patent law paralegal, remembers the exact date of her first appointment with Dr. Bessler. "It … off. Life After Surgery In addition to coming in for their regularly scheduled follow-up visits, Lynda and Lori …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery

… fact, running was never an option for Ms. Goetze. For her, the mere act of walking was a battle. Throughout her life Ms. Goetze had … most patients can expect to lose 50 to 70 percent of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months of the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Advances in Managing Aortic Disease

… Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD , has been named Director of the nationally recognized Aortic Surgery Program and the … will discuss the results with referring physicians and their patients and prepare a management plan.” Comprehensive …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:04

Your Breast Surgery: FAQ

… Get answers to some of the most common questions about your surgery so you can … you to your surgery. You should also make a list of all their names and how often you take them. Your Surgery When …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:46

Antonio Tito Fojo, MD

… Dr. Fojo received his MD and PhD from the University of Miami and completed internal medicine training at … comprise areas of very active basic science interest given their unique properties and the possibilities to target such …

Last Modified: 06/11/2026 - 09:36

Columbia Enrolls Nation's First Patient in Direct Biologics' Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Fistulizing Crohn's Disease

… Columbia University Irving Medical Center has enrolled the first patient in a multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of Direct Biologics ' proprietary extracellular vesicle … fistulas, which has an enormous impact on a patient's quality of life and can cause serious complications. We are …

Last Modified: 07/31/2025 - 10:12

Columbia Transplant Initiative: Building the Future of Transplant Together

… have come together to build a new initiative at Columbia. The Transplant Initiative is a collective that works together … problems, improve patient care, and advance the field of transplantation at large. In a series of videos, they … below! Introduction Clinical Programs Research Education Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) and Data Core Services and …

Last Modified: 10/24/2024 - 15:07

NYP/Columbia Celebrates Landmarks in Heart Surgery

… On March 29, 2017 NYP/Columbia celebrated 60 years of innovation in open-heart surgery with a gathering of … surgeons, nurses, and an official proclamation from the New York State Assembly and Manhattan Borough President, … transplant program. 1963 NYP/Columbia physicians publish their approach for managing patients with Tetralogy of …

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

Patient Story: Susan Harris

… suffered from kidney stones and pseudogout, a painful form of arthritis caused by excess calcium in the cartilage. Her blood tests showed normal results at … her the team had been alerted to her concerns and would do their utmost to administer an anesthesia that would be as …

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

What We’re Reading: 10/09/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Dying in a Leadership Vacuum An unprecedented editorial from one of our leading medical journals. The New England Journal of … of thousands more Americans by allowing them to keep their jobs.” ( From nejm.org ) How a Bizarre Claim About …

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