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More than 45 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Top Doctors in 2025
… doctors who are recognized by their peers as the absolute best in their respective fields. Our physicians have …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. James Lee on Stillness, Focus, and even Forging Knives
… A surgeon’s life is defined by long hours, exacting focus, and countless … are putting the patients to sleep. Surgery is a team sport, and that’s their critical moment, like … for long days standing in the OR: Merrells. They’re the best. Favorite part of your day: Talking with my partners …
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Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and Regaining Life as a New Mom
… Podolsky recommended the combined approach to ensure the best outcome. "Your diastasis was really large, nearly 12 … you ever would've really regained that core function which is what you wanted to get back in the first place." The … Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement A Delicate Dance: Alberto del …
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Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program
… Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frustrating and difficult-to-diagnose condition that can … life. One of the most important steps towards treating TOS is determining the cause–whether it’s due to a vascular issue … physical therapists, and other specialists to provide the best care possible. Our Team Our program’s team of vascular …
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Students & Professionals
… Medical Students The Major Clinical Year Surgery Clerkship is often the first opportunity for medical students to fully … What a Year of Care Looked Like At first glance, this is a year told in numbers. But behind every data point is a … Continuing Education To help spread knowledge about best practices, ongoing research, and developing innovations, …
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What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person
… on using an evidence-based approach to health care that is focused on instilling pride and celebration of gender … help give them all the information that they may need to best understand, or to best make a decision that's right for themselves, the kid and …
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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2025
… and another 30 percent are considered overweight. Obesity is also associated with many medical problems, such as … is the most effective option for diabetes and has the best weight loss. This involves combining a sleeve … medications, surgery, or other procedures—gives us the best chance of helping patients achieve lasting success. …
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Good Girl Greta: What the Body Was Saying All Along
… the ER. I haven’t had any crises,” she said. “For me, that is massive.” Rachel grew up in New Zealand, in a family and … moving through the city with a kind of vigilance that is hard to describe unless you’ve lived here, a massive city … Groundbreaking Clinical Trial for IBD Dr. AI: What Is the Best Way to Treat Hemorrhoids? Subscribe to Healthpoints and …
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NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital
… Directions | Parking | Nearby Hudson Valley Hospital is a 128-bed facility providing care in more than 60 … Ranked Hospital, With a Local Touch Hudson Valley Hospital is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital network , ranked … without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. …
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Bank of America-CUIMC Community Health Initiative Looks to Improve Community Engagement for Health and Well-Being
… all this." Ensuring that language isn't a barrier to care is an important priority of this initiative. Many members of … speakers, so having a care team that speaks Spanish is key to encouraging effective communication. The … a greater local presence by creating community care sites that can provide primary care, prevention, mental …
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Your Heart Has a Brain of Its Own
… complex nervous system—often likened to a "mini-brain"—is reshaping our understanding of how the heart functions. … on its own. The heart's nervous system, or "heart brain," is an extensive network of neurons, neurotransmitters, and … of Adult Cardiac Surgery Michael Argenziano, MD , said it best, “My goal is not to be a cardiac surgeon the way this …
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Pancreas Transplant Program at Columbia
… University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian is the region's leading center for this life-changing … team of specialists working together to provide the best outcomes. To learn more about our program or to schedule … or sign up with our online request form . Who We Treat Who is Eligible for a Pancreas Transplant? A pancreas transplant …
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More than 45 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Top Doctors in 2024
… doctors who are recognized by their peers as the absolute best in their respective fields. Our physicians have …
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Transforming Surgical Training and Feedback with a New OR Assessment Tool
… Endocrine surgeon Catherine McManus, MD, is on a mission to redefine how medical students learn in the … now, there’s a lot of focus on how learners today engage best—how we can set expectations clearly and help students … faculty member, and they get on-the-spot feedback, which is so much more valuable than hearing about it weeks later in …
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Journey to Health: Aidan Ward Thriving After Father Donates Liver
… may donate his or her liver — "don't you need your liver?" is a common question. In fact, living donor liver transplantation, or LDLT, is not only possible, but is the optimal choice for patients … I felt confident that the medical team was the best in the world and they would do everything in their power …
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