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… you need. Please feel free to call the office directly at (212) 342-1155 with any questions you may have.  For … patients, please contact the Global Services office at our partner hospital, NewYork Presbyterian. Call (212) …

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… an appointment with the Surgical Breast Care Program at Columbia. A member of our team will get back to you within … patients, please contact the  Global Services office  at our partner hospital, NewYork Presbyterian. Call (212) …

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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant

… Brooklyn newborn Jordan Trimarchi received a second chance at life, when an anonymous gift of a replacement heart was … Exactly a year later, on January 26, 2006, Jordan was back at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. … , who is one of the cardiologists in charge of his care. At regular intervals since his discharge from the hospital …

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ECMO Helps Save the Life of a Young Man After a Football Injury

… leg — both his tibia and fibula — and was rushed to the ER at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. On the morning of the 6th, … of his patient’s condition, Dr. Alex Fijman, pulmonologist at Hudson Valley, called the Medical ICU team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical …

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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… the body. Since blood flow to the brain must continue at all times to ensure patients' safety, our surgeons … cannulations for a range of aortic surgeries have occurred at the Aortic Center, with no injuries to axillary vessels or … about an hour after the surgery, though you will be asleep at this time. The anesthesia wears off after several hours, …

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Prasha Tuladhar: From Miracle Patient to ECMO Ambassador

… would not be alive.  In 2011, Prasha, 23, was a student at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering when … admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she needed high … her experience on ECMO. In addition, Prasha volunteers at LiveOnNY, an organ procurement organization, as well as at …

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Esophageal Atresia

… atresia (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which the esophagus fails to connect to the … and lungs. Learn more about Esophageal Atresia Care at Columbia » Causes Causes of esophageal atresia are not … of children. Next Steps The Esophageal Atresia program at Columbia uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for …

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Liver transplant team makes sure 4-year old girl receives needed transplant in the midst of Hurricane Sandy

… liver was available for her much-needed transplant — but at the worst possible time. With Hurricane Sandy bearing down … did not give up until the donor liver arrived safely at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Three weeks later, Natalia …

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Subhash Krishnamoorthy, MD

… his undergraduate degree in Medical & Health Physics at McMaster University. He completed his General Surgery … residency and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Columbia University – New York Presbyterian Hospital. He …

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Is Your Standing Desk Causing Varicose Veins? 7 Myths About Irregular Veins

… those with a family history of vein disease are even more at risk. Standing desks are often regarded as a healthier … Danielle Bajakian, MD , a leading expert on vein disease at Columbia, debunks some common myths about vein disease. … disease is significantly affecting their quality of life.” At this stage, some vein problems and skin changes are …

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Quality and Outcomes Research

… in maintaining the high level of clinical care provided at the Division of Colorectal Surgery. According to P. Ravi … quality and education. In addition to being presented at national and international conferences and published in … leakage by half. In addition to reporting these findings at the 2015 American Surgical Association meeting this …

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Physical Therapy After Lung Transplantation

… Walk continuously (without rests) if possible.  Walk at an even pace. Let your arms swing. Don't carry anything. … schedule . How fast should I walk? In the beginning, walk at a pace that you feel comfortable. When you reach 20 … between. If you use the Borg scale of breathlessness, walk at a perceived breathlessness of about 3 on a scale of 1 to …

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Need a New Liver? Ask the In-Laws

… not receive one because she was not sick enough to be at the top of the list. Yet although she wasn’t quite sick … she did become that sick, there might not be enough time, at that point, to save her. They suggested that she try to … is the Assistant Vice President of policy advertising at AT&T. He’s also Elizabeth Macchio’s brother-in-law, and …

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Stories of Hope: Carole DeNettis

… was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December of 2013, at the age of 68. As I began to experience stomach pains, I … by Dr. Poneros, it was confirmed that a small tumor at the head of my pancreas was indeed pancreatic cancer. From … remarkably attentive and gentle — Diane and Rose. Jose at reception greeted us every morning with a big smile. …

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Weight Loss Surgery: The Benefits of a Sleeve Gastrectomy

… of the stomach—is now the most popular weight loss surgery at our Center and in the world. Columbia surgeon Dr. Abraham … have also shown that sleeve gastrectomy is very effective at treating and even causing the remission of diabetes, high … immediately. Most are walking the day after surgery.  At first, there may be some pain around the incisions but …

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