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Looking Back: 30 Years of Living Donor Liver Transplantation
… liver conditions, Alyssa’s only option was to wait for a healthy deceased donor liver. But then Teresa, Alyssa’s … donor transplant once I heard about what it could mean for my baby.” Even 30 years later, the certainty in her eyes … with specialist Steven Lobritto, MD , every six months for a check-up at Columbia. “When I come in and there are new …
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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life
… diarrhea, pain and cramping and bleeding from the rectum. For Daniel this meant a pretty challenging childhood—one … and having trouble eating. “It wasn’t Crohn’s,” he said. “For years, I had hernia after hernia after hernia in my … He had endured 24 surgical procedures in all. Desperate for relief, he came to Columbia’s Comprehensive Hernia Center …
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It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with a Disappearing Pancreas
… May of 2016 was an exciting time for Tony Rafaniello. Now retired as an assistant principal … basketball coach, Tony and his wife Dale were preparing for a trip to Italy and a cruise around the Isle of Sicily. … given some pain medication. Then, suddenly, he passed out. For the next ten days, he was unconscious, breathing with the …
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Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
… and heart failure often develops. The median survival for people with IPF is five years. Diagnosing Interstitial … determine the presence of this disorder without the need for a large incision. Treatment Standard treatment for IPF is intended to improve symptoms and slow progression …
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Build a Better Smoothie
… Cut back on the fruit and up the greens. With a solution for everyone, let’s get blending! Start with the base It’s … contains just 2g carbohydrate per cup! The Protein and Fat For a smoothie to be well balanced it is important to include … or plant based protein powder contains ~20g protein). For healthy fats, add a scoop of your favorite nut butter or …
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Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday
… while cooking! Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full and have no need … oil, herbs and a drizzle of tahini. Keep it lean. Opt for a reasonable portion of skinless, white-meat turkey. By … dark you'll save 45 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat for each 3oz serving. Plus, lean proteins are typically …
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Columbia’s Lung Transplantation Program Announces 1,000th Transplant
… a small service into one of the country’s top centers for lung transplant care. Currently, Columbia’s team … number of transplants a team does is a valuable indicator for surgical outcome and is often associated with better … allocation (a grading system used by the United Network for Organ Sharing to assign relative priority for …
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John Jones Fellowship Fund
… of Surgery at Columbia University to generate support for young surgeon-researchers and surgeon-educators through a … Annual Spring Meeting of the John Jones Surgical Society. For more information on the John Jones Fellows click here. John Jones Fellowship applications for the 2026-2027 fellow now open Eligibility : In keeping …
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Support your digestion: eat the colors of the rainbow!
… a healthy diet high in fiber may reduce your risk for developing uncomfortable and embarrassing … of the rainbow too! You can make this fun using a chart for the fridge like the one below – just color in or use … in the checkbox after each color is eaten. This works well for adults too! Leave a comment to let us know how this works …
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Dr. James Lee honored with the Science Leadership Award at the SDHB Pheo-Para Coalition Gala
… event. Dr. Lee expressed his thanks towards the Coalition for this significant honor and for the program's ongoing support. His team attended the … and his dedication towards providing compassionate care for his patients. Dr. Antonio Fojo , Professor of Medicine …
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Beat the Heat
… water makes up 60% of the adult body? Water is essential for every cell to function properly. When you are in the sun for too long and do not drink enough water, your body loses … who have diarrhea and vomiting are at a higher risk for dehydration since these GI issues cause the body to lose …
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More Resources
… disease, it will most likely lead to more questions. For many of the most frequently asked questions, we’ve … Before Aortic Surgery FAQ When to Consider Surgery for Aortic Aneurysms Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ Our Golden Rules for Aortic Surgery After Aortic Surgery FAQ Questions to Ask …
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Guide to Breast Surgeries & Procedures
… amount of tissue, which is then examined by a pathologist for signs and traits of cancer. It is a common and usually … to no scarring. Ductoscopically guided microductectomy, for instance, allows surgeons to target a specific portion of … on the size of the tumor and how far it has spread. For more advanced cancers, a mastectomy may be recommended. …
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Our Heritage
… is today considered one of the world's foremost centers for surgery. At the core of this well-earned reputation is … at the top medical schools in the country compete for the opportunity to be a part of our team. We are … therapy, rehabilitation, and other ancillary services for our patients and their families. The breadth of expertise …
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Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
… every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic surgery (minimally invasive … surgery (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair), myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart … heart disease. Dr. Takayama attended University of Tokyo for Medical School, did his internship at University of …
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