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Yuri William Novitsky, MD

… Dr. Novitsky is internationally known for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic … repairs. Driven by a determination to improve outcomes for the millions of patients who undergo hernia surgery each … responses to surgical mesh. He is perhaps best known for pioneering techniques for minimally-invasive ventral …

Last Modified: 04/26/2026 - 09:33

My Life as a Second Time Liver Transplant Recipient: Patient Voices

… boy. I am also a post‐liver transplant recipient, not only for the first time, but for the second. I was born with a condition called biliary … never make it to the age of seven but I fought. I fought for my life until I reached the age of fifteen which is when …

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

Cognitive Functioning 20 Years After Arterial Switch

… Ninety-sixth Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic 25 Surgery, Baltimore, MD, in May 2016. … two decades after a neonatal arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries (TGA). “This is an … such as cognitive remediation or psychological support, for certain patients,” Says David Kalfa, MD, PhD, Assistant …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:55

B. Payne Stanifer, MD, MPH, Joins the Department of Surgery

… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, benign esophageal disease, surgery for emphysema, and lung transplant. He has skills in both … minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and VATS for the esophagus whenever possible but performs all forms of …

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

Apples!

… cancer. How to Get Your Daily Dose At just 95 calories for a medium size, an apple makes a perfect dessert or snack. For those trying to add extra calories to your diet, eat some … so just choose your favorite! This easy recipe is for delicious baked apple chips! Recipe adapted from Cooking …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:01

Lisa S. Wiechmann, MD

… honors by the Breast Cancer Alliance, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the Society of Surgical Oncology. … has been listed in the “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” for the past 3 years. Dr. Wiechmann is a breast surgeon with … and the Breast Cancer Alliance, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the Society of Surgical Oncology …

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

Colorectal Surgery

… Colorectal surgeons in the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in the treatment of disorders … We provide comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services for conditions including: Colon and rectal cancer Polyps … prolapse Most patients can be treated laparoscopically for the above conditions. We are available for second opinion …

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

Vascular Outpatient Lab Now Open in Riverdale

… ( 270 West 231st Street, Suite 101A, Riverdale, NY ) for the convenience of patients who prefer a location outside … outpatient service includes office visits and treatments for the full range of vascular problems, including varicose … repair, limb salvage, and complex vascular disease. For more information, please call 212.932.5169. Patients may …

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

Craig R Smith, MD

… Dr. Smith's clinical specialties include medical support for pre- and postoperative transplant recipients, use of … lung transplantation outcomes, preoperative risk factors for stroke after CABG, and adaptation in cardiac … Dr. Smith was named Practitioner of the Year for 2004 by the Society of Practitioners at Columbia …

Last Modified: 02/28/2026 - 08:42

How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon

… where blood clots form in deep veins, can be a concern for travelers on flights lasting over 4 to 6 hours. Varicose … veins do not necessarily put individuals at a higher risk for DVT during flights. The risk factors are more complex and … Program . Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 10/18/2023 - 13:47

Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement

… risk of stroke and infection (endocarditis), and no need for blood thinners (anticoagulation). Mitral valve repair can … Some of these procedures may be robotically-assisted for further precision. What Are the Risks of Mitral Valve Repair? For people without symptoms having mitral valve repair, the …

Last Modified: 04/08/2026 - 12:06

Quality of Life in Pancreatic Disease

… study on patients that have undergone pancreatic surgery for any cause. The purpose of this research is to better … of life with regard to pain, diabetes, diet and need for further interventions after pancreatic surgery. To … will be given questionnaires specifically designed for this purpose. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07

Clinical Training: PGY3

… junior residents to achieve care goals. Rotations for PGY3 residents are generally 6-7 weeks long. The call schedule for rotations at Milstein is generally two Saturday call … mastectomies, and major lymph node dissections for melanoma. A weekly breast clinic provides invaluable …

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

Unusually Deadly: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

… adults. The unusual pattern of morbidity was most deadly for people between ages 20 to 40, rather than previous … bulletins with critical public health information. Even for those who avoided infection, life was drastically … Public health ordinances were crucial to slow the spread. For a time in the United States, public gatherings were …

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

"When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?" Heart Surgeons Respond

… Many of the studies cited were done on MDs referred for evaluation, so a frightening frequency of problems is to … is a time each of us should stop. Most proposals call for testing over some arbitrary age (65, 70). It seems to me … at Columbia Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 07/17/2024 - 11:07