Patient Care Blog

Dr. Philip Stieg accepts the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in a ceremony held in the Great Hall at Ellis Island.

WCM's Chair of Neurological Surgery Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Neurological surgeon Dr. Philip Stieg was recently awarded the prestigious . The reward, which is recognized by Congress, is given annually to exceptional individuals for outstanding contributions to their field."I am humbled indeed by being recognized for my work in neurological surgery, especially when that recognition is tied to the... Read More

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WCM Hosting Inaugural Academic Virtual Healthcare Conference

Register for ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû's first annual symposium covering telemedicine, featuring national experts and a virtual healthcare simulation workshop, in October.

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We Are ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû: Dr. Elizabeth Ross

Dr. Elizabeth Ross has an enduring passion for improving patients' lives by studying how genes affect the brain's function.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû physicians spoke about a wide range of topics at the Women’s Health Summit, which took place at the 92nd Street Y on April 29, 2018.

WCM Hosts First-Ever Women's Health Summit

The day-long event focused on women's health and wellness and featured more than two dozen WCM physicians from a wide range of specialties.

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A Colorectal Surgeon’s Efforts to Advance Care and Innovation

Dr. Kelly Garrett The gastrointestinal tract is a complex system, which can lead to a variety of health issues from straightforward ailments to very complicated diseases. The challenge of such a range led Dr. Kelly Garrett to specialize in colon and rectal surgery. As an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû and an Assistant Attending Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, she sees patients... Read More

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Lung Cancer Survivors’ Advice for Finding the Right Doctor

For two lung cancer survivors who sought treatment at ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû, choosing the right doctor didn’t just make them feel more comfortable — it was a matter of life and death.

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An Oncologist’s Mission to Cure a Rare Blood Cancer and Health Disparities for All

Dr. Adrienne Phillips is a medical oncologist and hematologist passionate about delivering the highest-quality care to underserved patient populations.

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The Making of a Doctor: Dr. Adrienne Phillips on Family, Medicine, and Mentorship

From a very early age, Dr. Adrienne Phillips — a medical oncologist and hematologist at ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû — knew she wanted to be a physician. Learn more about her journey and her dedication to diversity in the field.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû’s Dr. Allyson Ocean (far left) started Let’s Win

Advice for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients from a Leading Oncologist

¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû's Dr. Allyson Ocean offers advice for patients who have received a GI cancer diagnosis.

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Dr. Sonal Kumar on the silent epidemic of fatty liver disease

Dr. Kumar sees that many patients know very little about liver disease or, worse, have received incorrect or misleading information.