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Geoffrey K Dube, MD
… Dr. Geoffrey Dube is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of … at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Dube is a transplant nephrologist who serves as the Medical …
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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic
… Medical Center Marfan Clinic in June 2017. Our goal is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan … years of age and over. The primary clinic telephone number is 212-326-8949 . On June, 10th the Clinic will be …
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Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH
… Dr. Virendra I. Patel is the chief of vascular surgery at … Medical Center. A vascular surgeon-scientist, Dr. Patel is highly skilled in the full range of vascular disorders …
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Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD, FACS, FASCRS
… Marco B. Zoccali is a minimally invasive surgeon with extensive expertise in … bowel diseases. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Zoccali is also a prolific researcher. He has published more than 50 …
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Mercedes Martinez, MD
… Mercedes Martinez, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, the Medical … intestinal failure associated liver disease. Dr. Martinez is nationally and internationally recognized for her …
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Colorectal Programs & Services
… may not have cures, but they can be managed. Our program is home to a dedicated IBD Center, lead by international … to their connection to complex genetic syndromes. Surgery is the most effective treatment for conditions like Familial … time, the odds that one of these polyps turns into cancer is nearly 100%. Our team features world-leaders in the …
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After You Come Home from Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… one follow-up visit with your surgeon and cardiologist is recommended within the first 4 to 6 weeks after discharge. … rehabilitation facility, or other specialized facility. It is important to keep an open mind about what you will need at … instances, the decision to explore discharge alternatives is made after the operation: Acute Rehabilitation : If a …
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Diagnosing Pancreatitis
… may be performed to determine how well the pancreas is functioning. Laboratory Tests Blood testing may be done … Resonance Cholangiopancreatography: a form of MRI that is used to visualize the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct. … ultrasound. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here for …
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Betsy Hilfiger's Close Call: An Unexpected Pancreatectomy
… helped a great deal by putting my mind at ease — she is so positive and upbeat that it gave me the confidence to … performed by Dr. Chabot in September 2006, Betsy says she is able to manage her diabetes with an insulin pump without … her in digesting the food she eats, a process she says is just as challenging as managing her diabetes, "You have to …
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Persistence Pays off for Lucien Zito and His Family
… so moved that he came right out and said to me, 'This is the man. This is the man who is going to do it.'" Dr. Chabot told the family the tumor …
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What We’re Reading: 11/08/19
… complex patient record systems, and much of the complexity is necessary to organize vast amounts of health information … toll it can create? Don’t miss this essay. ( From nytimes.com ) Diagnostic Gaps: Skin Comes In Many Shades And So Do … the surgery here . We recommend it. ( From theguardian.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/01/19 What We’re …
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Calculate your BMI
… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments. Gastric Band …
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Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments. Stories & … and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay BMI is often used as a quick measure of health, but does it …
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What We’re Reading: 06/05/20
… like one of those weeks where decades happen. The country is mobilizing against police brutality, systemic racism, and … debts, America will never be whole.” ( From theatlantic.com ) Racism in Medicine It’s frankly too difficult to pick … and deadly impacts of racism on health. ( From bmj.com ) How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race A …
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