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Columbia Launches Women’s Lung and Health Center

… number one cancer killer of women and these patients die at almost twice the rate as those with breast cancer, the … have seemingly healthy lifestyles, with this disease, many at an advanced stage,” says Dr. Stanifer. Gender disparities … access to the many experts and disciplines available at a world-class medical center through the Herbert Irving …

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

Gastrointestinal/ Endocrine Surgery

… Endocrine surgeons at the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in treating … parathyroid, and adrenal conditions and treatments treated at the Center for Advanced Surgery: Thyroid nodules Thyroid …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Why Tracking Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Matters

… Research, Recruitment and Continuous Quality Improvement at Columbia. “But in all fairness, it's an area which is very … Dr. Kurlansky. “Sometimes, you [need to] look carefully at these things and try to figure out what possible … improvement, says Dr. Kurlansky. The cardiac surgery group at Columbia not only meets on a weekly basis, but also meets …

Last Modified: 03/26/2024 - 10:40

Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth

… Being diagnosed a few years earlier with Diabetes II, at first he thought it was part of the disease. However, … we needed. Dave said to me, “Wendy, they are looking at me like I am a dead man”. A medical friend told Dave that he needed “ Dr. John Chabot ” at Columbia. In the morning Dave called and we spoke with a …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:10

General Surgery

… may require robotic surgery or other resources available at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. The Center for Advanced … in the country. Learn more about surgical procedures at the Center for Advanced Surgery: Cholecystectomy …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Why Second Opinion?

… Becoming a better informed patient will help you arrive at the decision that is right for you. Examples of healthcare … therapy rather than surgery; deciding to undergo testing at a different facility than was originally recommended; …

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

Jentai Tsai Wouldn’t Let Liver Cancer Slow Him Down

… specifically on the needs of immigrant communities. At the age of 80, after most of his peers had long retired, … and expertise to make sure that he wasn’t putting himself at too great a risk. Jentai found that partner in Dr. …

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

Lung Transplant Saves Orla Tinsley, Cystic Fibrosis Activist

… to interfere with her talent and her will to help others. At age 18, she wrote an award winning feature in The Irish … became a best-seller and was shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the Bórd Gáis Irish Book Awards , a friend encouraged Orla … and bravely marched to class pushing her oxygen tank. At the end of year, she was assessed for a lung transplant. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

Thin Bones on Thin Ice: What to know about Osteoporosis this winter (and beyond)

… health, including ways of preventing osteoporosis starting at any age and when and how to seek treatment for fragile … this, but if you actually could take a microscope and look at the bone, you'd realize there was less bone there. In … calcium and enough vitamin D. Now, the operative term here is enough, enough is enough. You don't have to take …

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

Joseph Costa, DHSc, PA-C

… the first physician assistant to become a faculty member at NYP/Columbia University College of Physicians and … experience, a motion was made to appoint him as faculty at Columbia P&S, which was granted in 2013. …

Last Modified: 02/10/2025 - 14:16

TAVR: Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Stenosis

… of Surgery, presented results of the PARTNER II trial at the American College of Cardiology conference in April, … even superior to surgery for many patients. Investigators at NYP/Columbia are conducting numerous other trials to …

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

HeartMate 3™ Mechanical Assist Device FDA-Approved

… reported in New England Journal of Medicine and presented at American Heart Association in November 2016, lead … program To make an appointment, please call Kristina Gegaj at 212 305 9268. …

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

Before Aortic Surgery FAQ

… surgery. The usual follow-up includes repeat CT scans at six months and one year from your initial visit to … graft material and/or a new valve and these procedures are at an increased risk of infection if you undergo the surgery … procedures are usually performed without any incision at all. …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:22

Global Surgery

… and technical skill with the trainees and faculty at our partner institutions. Residents participate as team … room. Residents are supervised primarily by faculty at the collaborating institution, but may also be accompanied … Peru, South Korea, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Thailand. At a broader level, we hope to inspire our residents not only …

Last Modified: 10/23/2023 - 14:43

Celiac Awareness

… rye, malt, Brewer’s yeast ― do not eat it! ALWAYS look at the ingredient list! Even trace amounts of gluten, such as … chips over the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. Your Registered … about your Gluten Free diet. The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center is one of a few centers …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02