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After Aortic Surgery FAQ
… and works to expand your lungs, relieve tightness in the chest, and break up congestion. In the ICU, family … be home; before discharge, you will need to climb a flight of stairs and walk 150 feet. Some undergoing surgery may need … be peeled off after 10 days if they have not come off on their own. When can I resume sexual activity? You can resume …
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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… About While surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic cancer, many patients are inoperable initially because their cancer has invaded blood vessels. At the Pancreas … to shrink tumors and are able to offer surgery to many of the patients with locally inoperable pancreatic cancer who …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang
… Jonathan Yang, MD, is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia University Medical School’s … a donor organ to recover the organ for transplantation at their hospital. During this time, I was on call anywhere from …
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What You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer
… Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in the United States, with an estimated 150,000+ new cases diagnosed annually. Both men and women are at risk of colorectal cancer, making it the second leading cause of … prevalence, many people remain unaware of ways to monitor their risk. Here are some common questions and answers about …
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Nurses’ Symposium
… The Access Transfer Center at New York Presbyterian hosted their 11th annual Nurses’ Symposium on Thursday, April 28th … The ECMO presentation included presentations by one of our pulmonary/critical care attending physicians, our …
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CT Lung Screening Saves Lives
… NYP/Columbia program offers high quality, low-dose CT screening for people at risk for lung cancer. The CT Lung Cancer Screening Program at NYP/Columbia offers state-of-the-art low-dose CT screening to individuals at high risk …
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New Faculty in the Department of Surgery
… The Department of Surgery is delighted to welcome the following new faculty this fall. … aneurysm repairs had other vascular surgeons referring him their most complicated patients. In his position at … New Faculty in the Department of Surgery …
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Saving Limbs and the Urgent Need for Equity in Sarcoma Treatment
… in specialized fields like sarcoma care where access to quality care may mean amputation or not. Jarrod T. Bogue, MD … sarcomas. In this insightful Q&A, Dr. Bogue shares the motivations behind his research, discusses key findings, … given to the plastic and reconstructive surgery aspect of sarcoma care. By using a database study, we could capture …
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Diabetes Vascular Care Program
… and slow-healing wounds. Our vascular experts can provide the personalized attention you need to manage your disease and improve your quality of life. To schedule an appointment with the Diabetes …
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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends updates to faculty and … is also a brick in our wall, but those masons have to pick their way through crowds of the unprotected to add their …
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Ayodeji O Nubi, MD
… Ayodeji O. Nubi, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in open, … Advanced Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to arrival in the United …
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What We're Reading: 07/07/25
… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won. This personal essay is part confession, part cautionary tale, and part …
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Global Surgery
… The Columbia General Surgery Residency has long offered the … with oversight by partner surgical faculty during their PGY4 elective time. In keeping with our goals to train … in differently resourced environments and in the context of different cultures and lived experiences is a highly …
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