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The Current Approach to Lymphatic Malformations

… heads up the surgical team. The Vascular Anomalies Group is led by Dr. Maria Garzon of Pediatric Dermatology and Dr. … latest medical options. In addition Carrie Shawber, PhD is studying the pathobiology of these lesions to identify new … She is now home and she’s thriving.” Twenty years ago most hospitals performed extensive surgery on lymphatic …

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

The Living Donor Advocate Team

… the shortage of donor organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with life-altering … risks. The purpose of the Living Donor Advocate Team is to inform potential donors about every aspect of the …

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

Pelvic Floor Program

… of life for patients with pelvic floor issues. Our center is unique, offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary … lists for their outstanding results even with some of the most complex cases. To make an appointment with our Pelvic … Floor Program is open and taking appointments. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:47

The Pancreas and Its Functions

… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential … blood sugar. Location of the Pancreas The pancreas is located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen. It … the precursors to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer The most common form of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic …

Last Modified: 05/12/2025 - 13:46

Young Onset Colorectal Cancer

… While colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women, the … These cases are becoming more frequent, more deadly, and most cases cannot be explained by inherited or hereditary …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:55

What We’re Reading: 04/10/20

… to stay up to date on the coronavirus crisis in NYC. Most New York Coronavirus Cases Came From Europe, Genomes … and track the COVID-19 outbreak, the virus’s genome is starting to give us answers. Research indicates that … humans on every continent. A good read. ( From nytimes.com ) The ventilator shortage is here. The medication …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

What We’re Reading: 02/28/20

… For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus This one is for your kids! They are likely hearing the word … in 2017. Then in 2018, they were another 2 percent lower. Most people guessed it was due to expensive cutting-edge new … underlies each of these conditions.” ( From bostsonglobe.com ) How Lifesaving Organs For Transplant Go Missing In …

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

What to Expect from a GI Consultation

… any imaging studies performed, like an MRI or CT scan, it is very important to bring a copy of the study as well as the … you. If an endoscopic procedure, such as an EUS or ERCP, is indicated by the information you supply, you will have the … your next visit What to Expect After a GI Consultation In most cases, an initial consultation with a Pancreas Center …

Last Modified: 05/16/2025 - 10:41

Vascular Surgery

… Arterial and Venous Disease In addition to offering the most advanced, minimally invasive therapies for spider veins …

Last Modified: 09/09/2025 - 15:55

Thoracic Team’s Thymectomy Approach Published in Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery

… activity. The location and size of the incision offer the most cosmetically appealing results as well. See the full …

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

Clinical Training: PGY1

… The intern year at Columbia is the backbone of residents' surgical training. Categorical … 4 weeks long. We have a night float system which means most of the time interns work days Monday through Friday and … such as thyroid/parathyroid disease and adrenal disease is handled by this service. Interns on this rotation work …

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

Compassion in Action, Across the Miles

… team at NYP/Columbia. Yitzchok Pinkesz (the donor) is now known as Emily Pinkesz and where they were previously … now accept altruistic liver donors (at the time of press, most other hospitals still do not). Chaya remembered young … to a complete stranger made perfect sense to Emily, she is a step ahead of many. “For some time, we have been seeing …

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

Stories of Hope: Regina Haimer

… this large mass and recommended surgery. Dr. Dhar is also on the staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia (how … and determined the surgical approach that would be the most effective for the removal of this mass, which may be …

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

Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Stephen Oh

… class at Columbia University’s Surgical Residency Program, is now continuing his medical education with a fellowship in … fellowship entail? The pediatric surgery fellowship is a two-year program that focuses on treating pediatric … abdominal deformities, thoracic cases, and much more. It is a specialty whose scope of diseases is as wide as its …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Christine‌ ‌Rohde,‌ ‌MD,‌ ‌New‌ ‌Chief‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Division‌ ‌of‌ ‌Plastic‌ ‌Surgery‌

… Smith , Chair of the Department of Surgery. “Dr. Rohde is an outstanding plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has … will thrive under her direction.” Dr. Christine Rohde is a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving … fellowship at New York University Medical School. She is Chair of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Clinical …

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