What Mary Shelley imagined in fiction, your heart performs every second.

The heart is its very own electrical organ. Each beat begins with a spark; not from the heavens, but from the sinoatrial (SA) node, a cluster of cells in the right atrium. These cells spontaneously an electrical impulse that cascades across the heart in a perfectly orchestrated sequence.

Read more, and happy Halloween! columbiasurgery.org/news/frankenst…

When Jeff's pancreatic cancer spread, a clinical trial @ColumbiaMed offered new hope. His remarkable response led to surgery and no evidence of disease.

Watch his story. The film is also an @anthemawards finalist! Vote by tomorrow, Oct 29: celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/…

Join @ColumbiaMed / @ColumbiaSurgery at the 2026 GU Oncology Symposium to hear the latest evidence-based advances in the management of genitourinary malignancies — featuring expert-led didactic sessions, case-based discussions and interactive panels. eventleaf.com/Attendee/Atten…

Eggs are a fantastic source of inexpensive, high quality protein. In fact, one egg contains seven grams of protein in addition to 14 essential nutrients including choline and vitamin D. They are easily digested and great for patients experiencing digestive symptoms. However, not all eggs are created equal, so let’s take a look at the differences between eggs by looking at labels: columbiasurgery.org/news/2017/05/1…

At 34, Eileen Nuñez faced a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer. Now, after months of treatment @ColumbiaMed/@columbiacancer, she’s training for the NYC Marathon, reclaiming strength and finding a new kind of finish line. 🙌

Her story: columbiasurgery.org/news/eileen-s-…

Progress against pancreatic cancer takes a community. On Nov. 3, @PanCANNYC hosts its first Community Conversation, bringing together researchers, physicians, and advocates, including our own Dr. Kazuki Sugahara.

Join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Please join us in welcoming Robert Goldstone, MD, as our new Chief of Colorectal Surgery!

An expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Goldstone joins us from @MGHSurgery, bringing a focus on improving recovery and preserving function: columbiasurgery.org/news/dr-robert…

A major milestone: we're celebrating our 500th robotic heart surgery, and the remarkable teamwork behind it.

“This is a testament to what can be done here at NYP-Columbia with a dedicated robotic team and support from everyone involved,” says @ArnarGeirssonMD.

Congratulations dedicated to making heart surgery more accessible and less invasive while delivering exceptional outcomes. Learn more: columbiasurgery.org/news/columbia-…

RT @Columbia: A prestigious honor for five members of the @ColumbiaPS faculty!

Jalen Hurts' recent diagnosis is a reminder that even young, elite athletes aren't immune to blood clots.

In this episode of Dr. AI, Cardiologist Dr. Sanjum Sethi asks ChatGPT what puts someone at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and puts its answer to the test.

A sea of pink in Westchester!

On Sunday, our @ColumbiaMed team joined the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, coming together with survivors, families, and supporters to raise awareness and stand behind everyone affected by breast cancer.

And the pink kept coming!

Today, our teams turned out for #WearPinkDay, filling the hospital with color and showing their support for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.

Different days, same shared commitment to the patients and families at the heart of everything we do.

Congratulations to five @ColumbiaPS faculty members who were recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine among this year’s class of 100 new members.

Read more: columbiamed.link/4dU5Hvk

Congratulations @DrDawnHershman on receiving the 2026 Potamkin Prize for Research from @PBCC! Dr. Hershman accepted the award at the PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual conference, honoring leaders in breast cancer research, advocacy, treatment, and education. 👏🩷 @ColumbiaMed

We cut the ribbon in Goshen, NY!

Our newly expanded office brings @ColumbiaMed specialists closer to patients across Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties.

📍 1995 Route 17M, Goshen

Learn more: columbiasurgery.org/news/columbia-…