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Dr. James Lee honored with the Science Leadership Award at the SDHB Pheo-Para Coalition Gala

… thanks towards the Coalition for this significant honor and for the program's ongoing support. His team attended the … in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders. He has published over 90 papers within … endocrine surgery. He founded the Columbia Adrenal Center and serves as its Co-Director. The Adrenal center is a …

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

Beat the Heat

… weather is, it’s important to know that too much sun (and/or heat) can lead to dehydration. Did you know that water … to function properly. When you are in the sun for too long and do not drink enough water, your body loses water which … confusion, dry skin, fatigue, decreased urination and/or dark colored urine, and light-headedness. Patients who …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:00

Thomas A. Imahiyerobo, MD

… Surgery Residency at New York Presbyterian/Columbia and New York Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell. During his … Dr. Imahiyerobo was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Dicran Goulian award for academic … Imahiyerobo served as chief resident in Plastic Surgery and was recognized by New York Presbyterian Hospital for his …

Last Modified: 08/18/2026 - 07:32

Resources & More

… to Expect We always want our patients to feel prepared and to know what to expect from us, so we’ve put together … at a Surgery Consultation What to Expect From Your Surgery and Hospital Stay What to Expect at a Psychosocial Oncology … Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, featuring clinical lectures and patient stories, followed by an expert panel Q&A. Stories …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:48

FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant

… (2004) national average one-year graft survival at 83%, and patient survival at 87% for patients receiving a deceased donor liver and 92% for those transplanted with an organ from a living donor. Five-year graft and patient survivals are 67% (deceased/2000) 62% …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:39

How You Can Help Us Make A Difference

… advancements taking place across the field of medicine, and transform the established expectations for pancreatic … will help us solidify our place at the top of our field and bring meaningful benefits to our patients. We hope you … Ways To Help Please help the Department of Surgery enhance and expand its comprehensive patient care, research, and …

Last Modified: 09/27/2023 - 11:09

Bret Taback, MD

… a leader in the clinical management of melanoma, sarcoma and skin/soft tissue tumor surgery. Dr. Taback is the Director of the Melanoma and Sarcoma Program and Director of the Breast Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Taback …

Last Modified: 08/18/2026 - 05:32

Helen E. Remotti, MD

… of Surgical Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University as a faculty member … with a focused interest in pancreatic, hepatic and gastrointestinal pathology. At Columbia University this … pathology (liver, small intestine, pancreas), adult and pediatric medical liver disease, and oncologic pathology. …

Last Modified: 08/18/2026 - 05:32

Congenital Heart Diseases

… diseases can range from mild with no symptoms to severe and life-threatening. About one in every 100 babies in the … causes of these defects are unknown, certain environmental and genetic risk factors appear most likely to play a role. A variety of diagnostic methods and tests are used to detect these abnormalities prior to …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:28

From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister

… her in the local emergency room. Many tests, scans, and biopsies later, she was shocked to learn the source of … affects the lining of the blood vessels within the liver and strikes only 200 to 300 Americans each year. Referred by … doctor to Robert Brown, MD at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Sharon was sick and in great pain. Yet …

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

NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure

… of the great arteries, interrupted aortic arch and tetralogy of Fallot. In May 2018, Damien LaPar, MD, and Emile Bacha, MD , expanded the options for children … cardiac surgeon who trained at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital where the Ozaki method has …

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

Microsurgery

… involve the suturing together of small arteries, veins, and nerves. These techniques are necessary for certain kinds of reconstruction, including some head and neck cancer, trauma, and breast cancer reconstructions. It enables the transfer of …

Last Modified: 05/18/2026 - 18:24

Primary Hyperparathyroidism

… one or more of the parathyroid glands are hyperactive and make too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This constantly … of high blood calcium levels in the general population and occurs in about 28 out of every 100,000 people. PHP is twice as common in women than in men and becomes more common as people get older with most cases …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:14

Erin Testerman, RN, BSN, CWOCN

… She has expertise in management of complex surgical wounds and specialized management of ostomy problems in both the out-patient and inpatient settings. Erin works with patients with ostomies and their families providing education, and support prior to …

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

Program Overview

… strong training in liver, kidney, pancreas & hepatobiliary and robotic surgery. The clinical program covers the largest liver and kidney transplant programs in New York. Dr. Jean C. Emond … Thomas S. Zimmer Professor of Surgery, Columbia University and The New York Presbyterian Hospital, is the Transplant …

Last Modified: 10/24/2025 - 16:48