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Reflections of a Living Liver Donor

… story. Our story begins in January 2008 with a phone call from her roommate letting us know that they were bringing her … to find a hospital in NY. After some research and help from friends, we were flown to NewYork-Presbyterian … surprised to see how well Jen looks. What have I learned from this experience? I have learned that I have a strong …

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

Pediatric Services at the Columbia Thyroid Center

… to be a treatment destination for parents and children from all across the globe. From diagnosing thyroid disorders using thyroid function … personalized treatment plans that includes everything from medication to surgery to genetic counseling, the …

Last Modified: 05/05/2026 - 12:36

Melanoma

… uncontrolled growth. This is most often caused by damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can come from too much exposure to the sun. Common signs of melanoma … most often caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as from the sun or tanning beds. Excessive UV exposure, …

Last Modified: 09/04/2026 - 12:59

Nutrition, the Gut Microbiome and Small Bowel Transplants

… techniques. Early referral for patients who may benefit from intestinal transplant is important. Dr. Ravella is …

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

Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay

… Islet Transplant Therapy , in which sugar-regulating cells from Ryan’s pancreas would be placed in his liver, and then …

Last Modified: 05/30/2025 - 12:06

Cameron Crock, PA

… Cameron Crock is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Arcadia University with a Master of Medical Science and …

Last Modified: 03/26/2024 - 12:08

Stories of Hope: Ian Bernard's Story

… his quest to make pancreatic cancer a thing of the past. From all of us at the Pancreas Center, we would like to thank …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

… coping with the financial difficulties that may result from inability to work, the impact on family relationships, …

Last Modified: 04/11/2023 - 10:38

Michael Argenziano, MD

… program. Dr. Argenziano received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and …

Last Modified: 09/03/2026 - 05:30

Debbie G Bakes, MD

… at Stamford Hospital. Dr. Bakes earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her …

Last Modified: 09/07/2026 - 10:31

Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS

… of Clinical Surgery. She graduated with an M.D. degree from Temple University in 1996. Prior to joining the …

Last Modified: 09/07/2026 - 06:33

Thyroid Cancer: My Story

… very healthy. Since we had just recently moved to New York from Maine, my husband and I had not yet found a new doctor, … During this procedure, he removed over 20 lymph nodes from the right side of my neck. It was a more invasive …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences

… held once per month and involve guest lecturers invited from around the world to speak on a topic within their area … are multi-disciplinary and are attended by physicians from other fields. An example of this is the weekly Pancreas …

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

Clinical Training: PGY2

… every other day with every other weekend Golden (off from Friday through Sunday). For the other rotations, call varies from Q3 to Q7. Please see the description of the specific …

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

Duties & Responsibilities

… a piece of paper with the name of the assigned service from an envelope, so it is totally random. Students are … assigned student is expected to be present and scrubbed in from the start of every operation, when possible. After the … a matter of etiquette, it is important to ask permission from the attending before reaching into the operative field; …

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