Video Visits at Columbia
Video Visits at Columbia | How To Sign Up | Participating Providers | Insurance & Financing | Technical Support
With concerns about the COVID-19 virus and the need for social distancing, we here at Columbia want to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe while still receiving all the care you need for other health-related issues. That’s why we’re making it easier for you to see your doctor without having to leave your home.
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What Do You Need for a Video Appointment with a Columbia Surgeon?
We're expanding virtual capabilities every day, so please call your surgeon’s office for the most up-to-date information regarding video visits. To take advantage of video visits, you'll need the following:
- A smart phone
- A secure, private wifi connection
- The latest version of the MyChart app [ Google Play | Apple Store ]
- Your Columbia MyChart (Connect) account log-in [ Find your Columbia MyChart (Connect) log-in info ]
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Our Participating Providers
Many of our surgeons participate in online video appointments to treat returning patients. While each provider is different, many patients and their families can reschedule in-person appointments to a video visit. Check out the list below to see if your provider is taking video appointments.
Bariatric Surgery | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery »
- Mark Bessler, MD | (212) 305-4000
- Giovanni Dugay, NP
- Eileen Harvey, NP
- Abraham Krikhely, MD | (212) 305-9506
Breast Surgery | Clinical Breast Cancer Program »
- Roshni Rao, MD | (212) 305-9676
- Bret Taback, MD | (212) 305-9676
- Lisa Wiechmann, MD | (212) 305-9676
Cardiac Surgery | Cardiac Surgery Program »
- Karen Antler, NP
- Dana Reed, MD
- Hiroo Takayama, MD | (212) 305-6380
- Rosie Te-Frey, NP
- Melie Tiburcio, NP
Colorectal Surgery | Division of Colorectal Surgery »
- Debbie Bakes, MD | (212) 342-1155
- Avnit Kaur, NP
- P. Ravi Kiran, MD | (212) 342-1155
- Garrett Lawlor, MD | (212) 305-5664
- Steven Lee-Kong, MD | (212) 342-1155
- Chris Mascarenhas, MD | (212) 342-1155
- Bo Shen, MD | (212) 305-9664
- Anna Varghese, NP
- Marco B. Zoccali, MD | (212) 342-1155
Endocrine Surgery | Section of Endocrine Surgery »
- John A. Chabot, MD | (212) 305-9468
- Franklin Dwyer, PA
- Donald Garmon, NP
- Micheal Kluger, MD | (212) 305-6514
- Jennifer Kuo, MD | (212) 305-6969
- James Lee, MD | (212) 305-0444
- Beth Schrope, MD | (212) 305-9441
- Kazuki Sugahara, MD | (212) 305-6380
General Surgery | Division of General Surgery »
- Ana Berlin, MD | (212) 342-1734
- Zachary L. Gleit, MD | (212) 305-0319
- Katherine Fischkoff, MD | (212) 342-1734
- Beth R. Hochman, MD | (212) 342-1734
- Subhash Krishnamoorthy, MD | (212) 342-1734
- Vahagn Nikolian, MD
- Yuri Novitsky, MD | (212) 305-5947
- Kathryn Pisseri, NP
- Dina Podolsky, MD | (212) 305-5947
- Amanda Powers, MD | (212) 932-5227
- Miguel Silva, MD | (718) 881-7800
Hepatology & Liver Surgery | Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation »
- Damaris Carriero, NP
- Lorna Dove, MD | (212) 305-0914
- Alyson N. Fox, MD | (212) 305-0914
- Paul Gaglio, MD | (212) 305-0914
- Nicole Golden, NP
- Dana Goldner, MD | (212) 305-3000
- Patricia Harren, NP
- Tomoaki Kato, MD | (212) 305-5101
- Lauren Kemph, NP
- Calvin Lee, NP
- Steven Lobritto, MD | (212) 305-3000
- Mercedes Martinez, MD | (212) 305-3000
- Olga Pawliczak, NP
- Shilpa Ravella, MD | (212) 305-9073
- Anna Rundle, NP
- Karin Shears, PA
- Jennifer Vittorio, MD | (212) 305-3000
- Julia Wattacheril, MD | (212) 305-0914
- Jonathan Yeh, NP
- Elizabeth Zheng, MD | (212) 305-0914
Pediatric Surgery | Division of Pediatric Surgery »
- Jennifer DeFazio, MD | (212) 342-8585
- Sara Donnelly, NP
- Vincent Duron, MD | (212) 342-8586
- Erica Fallon, MD | (212) 342-8586
- Lori Lynch, NP
- William Middlesworth, MD | (212) 342-8585
- Steven Stylianos, MD | (212) 342-8586
- Jeffery Zitsman, MD | (212) 342-8585
Nutrition
- Julie Devinsky, RD
- Laura Natali, RD
- Lucrezia Scarampi, RD
- Sabrina Toledano, RD | (212) 305-5403
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery »
- Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD | (212) 305-9612
- Robert Grant, MD | (212) 305-3103
- Thomas Imahiyerobo, MD | (212) 305-5868
- Christine H. Rohde, MD | (212) 342-3707
- June Wu, MD | (212) 342-3704
Thoracic Surgery | General Thoracic Surgery Section »
- Johanna Deutsch, NP
- Lyall Gorenstein, MD | (212) 305-3408
- Claudine Kipp, PA
Renal & Kidney Surgery | Renal and Pancreatic Transplant Program »
- Sonia Alford. NP
- Shefali Patel, NP
- Sharlinee Sritharan, NP
- Mia Lopez, NP
Transplant Surgery
- Tala Awad, NP
- Allison Czarnecki, NP
- Ruslana Jackson, NP
- Audrey Kleet, NP
- Jason Lee, NP
- Angelo Mabasa, NP
- Ourania Walraven, NP
Vascular Surgery | Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Interventions »
- Danielle R. Bajakian, MD | (212) 305-8665
- Sheridan Brown, NP
- Elwell Diana, NP
- Emily Mara, NP
- Nicholas Morrissey, MD | (212) 342-2929
- Roman Nowygrod, MD | (212) 305-5374
- Virendra Patel, MD | (212) 342-3255
- Rebecca Rigolosi, NP
- Richard W. Schutzer, MD | (212) 932-5169
- Gary Tannenbaum, MD | (914) 965-2606
- Annie Yu, NP
Insurance & Financing
Our video visits are covered by your insurance provider, but you can check with your surgeon’s office directly to confirm coverage specific to your needs.
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Technical Support
If you’re having issues with the MyChart app, please contact our Technical Support: (646) 962-4200 or visit myconnectnyc.org.
Tips for an Effective Video Visit
- Make sure you’re in a quiet, well-lit room
- Download the latest version of the MyChart (Connect) app [ Google Play | Apple Store ]
- You can start the video chat up to 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment
- If you minimize the app during your visit, the camera will turn-off but the microphone will still be on and your provider can hear you
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