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Daily Schedule

… be finished 7:00AM conference or breakfast 7:30AM go to OR for 7:30 cases and/or lectures 2:00PM morning labs are … formal than morning rounds 4pm or 5pm Preceptor Sessions: for one hour The rest of the day is some combination of … during this rotation. Much of this time can be utilized for studying so be sure to have reading material available. …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Pre-Transplant Immunologic Assessment

… Center's immunologists have pioneered a complex process for screening a patient's blood serum to determine its … the frequency of rejection episodes after the operation. For those patients receiving a cardiac assist device as a … activation. These tests help to identify a patient's risk for increased susceptibility to infections, as well as …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:30

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20

… I am extremely grateful to everyone at every level for their contributions, and for their dedication and stamina through the challenges ahead. Focusing for a moment on the clinical mission, we have worked closely …

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

Lloyd E. Ratner, MD

… University in Philadelphia. Dr. Ratner was responsible for dramatic growth of the kidney transplant program at … Dr. Ratner has been a leading innovator in transplantation for over two decades. In 1993, he performed the world's first … first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and set the stage for its widespread adoption, which resulted in a profound …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver

… complications. Diagnosis Most newborns are now tested for cystic fibrosis. This may involve: Blood Test : Looks for high levels of IRT, a chemical produced by the pancreas. Genetic Test : Looks for mutated CF genes. This test can confirm a blood or sweat …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:34

Our Team

… MD, FACS – Bariatric and General Surgery Director, Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester … throughout New York and New Jersey and the Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester and … Lucrezia Scarampi is the Bariatric Dietitian at the Center for Advanced Surgery. She received her Master’s degree in …

Last Modified: 08/27/2025 - 15:15

Stories of Hope: Michael Weisz

… to describe some moments of the most difficult year for my family. Exactly one year ago, my father was diagnosed … of all possible outcomes, these two words were the worst news we could have possibly heard. Pancreatic cancer is a … was originally published on www.BreakingIsraelNews.com . Tuly Weisz can be reached at …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Congenital Pulmonary and Airway Malformations (CPAM)

… the following three types: Type 1 : This type accounts for about two-thirds of cases. It’s characterized by a low … does not present any symptoms. Type 2 : This type accounts for about 15 to 20 percent of cases. It’s characterized by a … and severity of the lesions. Type 3 : This type accounts for about 5 to 10 percent of cases. It’s characterized by a …

Last Modified: 08/12/2025 - 10:55

Clinical Training: PGY5

… at Milstein Hospital. Chief residents are responsible for all aspects of patient care on their service, however, on … with their interests/future career plans. Rotations for PGY5 residents are generally 7 to 8 weeks long. PGY5s … cases include open, laparoscopic, and robotic colectomies for benign and malignant disease. One-day per week is spent …

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

President Grover Cleveland had a Deadly Secret

… was sworn into office as President of the United States for the second time. He is the only president to serve two … was at a crucial impasse; in his view, this was no time for the American public to get wind of a medical emergency. … announced a vacation aboard his friend’s yacht the Oneida, for a four-day fishing trip through the Long Island Sound and …

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

Daniel Hale Williams and the First Successful Heart Surgery

… “A people who don’t make provision for their own sick and suffering are not worthy of … Williams became an apprentice to a former surgeon general for Wisconsin. Williams studied medicine at Chicago Medical … black nurses could receive training, Williams rallied for a hospital open to all races. After months of hard work, …

Last Modified: 03/13/2023 - 01:07

How to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Non-COVID Hospital Units: Takeaways from the Study on Healthcare-Associated Transmission

… by day pursuit. We were building ICUs in real time to care for patients in dire need of ventilators. Fighting the clock … of the plan was to keep two designated Non-COVID units for critically ill COVID-free patients and emergencies: The … infections. This knowledge is really important for guiding our reopening of the hospital, and especially …

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

Treatment of Thrombocytopenia in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease Undergoing an Elective Procedure

… the Efficacy and Safety of Once-daily Oral Avatrombopag for the Treatment of Adults with Thrombocytopenia Associated … disease prior to an elective procedure to reduce the need for platelet transfusions or any rescue procedure for bleeding due to procedural and post-procedural bleeding …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Columbia Diaphragm Center

… the most advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies for diaphragm conditions. Most diaphragm conditions are … in this field, we are able to offer the most advanced care for our patients. As a result, we are the world’s leading … you soon. Resources See our surgical lung & chest care news View our planning & preparing resources Stories & …

Last Modified: 03/17/2026 - 12:04