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Columbia Vascular Services in Westchester
… A Focus on Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care Our team is committed to treating you as a whole person, not just your … at 1111 Westchester Avenue, NewYork-Presbyterian The One is a state-of-the-art out-patient facility that combines … for same-day, coordinated visits, valet parking, and on-site dining options. Convenient Locations Across the …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/01/20
… with us. Dear Colleagues, On what many consider to be the official first day of Spring, I can barely see the New Jersey … can work on converting them back to functional ORs, which is not as simple as brooming them clean. Some construction … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Heart Attacks & Cardiovascular Care
… See All Program Highlights The Experience to Provide the Best Outcomes We perform these procedures more frequently … enables us to deliver results that are among the best in the nation. Improving Care Through Collaboration … be equipped to handle. The Latest Technologies Columbia is a proven leader for surgical innovation. We offer access …
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Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD Care
… Support and Partnership We recognize that heart failure is a difficult disease that can be a tremendous burden on you and your loved ones. Our team is here to help you sort through the medications, the diet … ECMO Our Team Koji Takeda, MD, PhD | Director Dr. Takeda is the director of the Cardiac Transplant program, one of the …
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Pediatric Liver to Adult Transition (PLATinum) Program
… form . About Health Care Transition Health care transition is the process of moving from a pediatric (family centered) … offers unique support for all pediatric patients aged 12 - 26 years old, who have received a liver transplant. Our … and alcohol use, school and career planning and how to best maintain on-going care. Our Team The PLATinum Program …
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Living Kidney Donor Program at Columbia
… finding a matching donor as quickly as possible is your number one priority. The Living Donor Program at … donor organs from siblings and close relatives provide the best outcomes, living donor organs from any source typically … compatible blood and tissue types. While this is still the best option, it is now possible to successfully transplant a …
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What We’re Reading: 08/28/20
… Coronavirus Pandemic? A deep dive on pangolins? It sure is. While the scientific quest to find the source of … wildlife. Truly, a fantastic read. ( From newyorker.com ) How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Liver Transplant Conditions & Treatments
… growth of cells in liver tissue. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer. Metabolic … – A condition that makes the liver store excess fat. NASH is a severe form of MAFLD that also includes inflammation. … – Elevated blood pressure in the portal vein, which is the major vein that carries blood to the liver. Primary …
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Kidney Transplant Program at Columbia
… to optimize our patients’ health and well-being. Our team is here to be your partner every step of the way. If you are … and working closely with their parents to ensure the best results possible. Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program … and keep your new kidney healthy and functioning at its best. It’s important to partner with a program that can …
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Liver Transplantation Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. …
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ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular
… care to the Bronx since 1984. This location combines the best in local, community-based care with the resources of a … veins and spider veins. ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular is one of only 5 accredited vein centers in New York City and … behind you. For procedures that can’t be performed on-site, our surgeons will treat you at one of state-of-the-art …
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Thyroid Nodules
… the neck Difficulty swallowing or breathing if the nodule is large Hoarseness or voice changes Overproduction of … During diagnosis, the most important questions to ask are: Is the nodule cancerous? Does the patient have too much … enough cells were removed to make a diagnosis. Even in the best of hands, this happens in 5 to 10% of FNAB. Typically, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/29/20
… PPE. Responsibility for assuring those elements is broadly shared with others. Patients can see and smell … corrosive. Imagine a Dr. X, who staunchly argues that our official policies underestimate the risk of COVID infection, … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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An Interview with Dr. Craig Smith, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Surgery, and Author of Nobility in Small Things
… new memoir, Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon’s Path , is what lies beneath the professional. It is a deep … of the night. [In Dr. Smith’s late teens, he and his best friend Chris would seek out ‘urban peaks’ late at night … wellness? Right. Are wellness and burnout two sides of one coin? Is there nothing between them? But I'm trying to think …
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Robotic Kidney Transplant Surgery
… from a living or deceased donor. Transplant may be the best long-term treatment for advanced kidney failure or … used to determine candidacy for robotic techniques. When Is a Kidney Transplant Needed? The kidneys remove waste and … delivers a magnified, real-time view of the surgical site, allowing the surgeon to see everything that is …
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