Associates in Internal Medicine

The Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers unparalleled surgical expertise and support for individuals facing kidney failure or severe diabetes. Committed to improving quality of life, the program provides a comprehensive approach to transplantation, enabling access to live donor organs and addressing the complex needs of patients and their families. As a leader in kidney transplants, the program specializes in various types, including living donor, paired donor exchanges, and multi-organ transplants. By utilizing advanced techniques and a robust support system, the program aims to reduce waiting times for organs and facilitate a seamless continuum of care for patients. Generated from the website

Dr. James D. Auran's clinical interests include comprehensive ophthalmology, eye trauma, cataract surgery, intraocular lens complications, dry eye, and blepharitis. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 papers in the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Auran graduated with honors from Harvard College with a B.A. in Biology and received his M.D. degree from Cornell University Medical College. He performed his ophthalmology residency training at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH), followed by fellowship training in Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery with Richard Gibralter, M.D. at MEETH and Anthony Donn, M.D. at Columbia University. Dr. Auran is listed in Castle Connolly's Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area, New York Magazine Top Doctors, New York Super Doctors, and U.S. News and World Report Best Doctors. Dr. Auran served as Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at the NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem from January, 2016 to June, 2022 and now serves as the Associate Program Director for the Columbia University Ophthalmology Residency at that site. He cofounded, served as President, and is now the Executive Vice-President of the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma (ASOT), an organization dealing with the prevention and treatment of eye injuries. He is currently leading the effort to create a national eye care disaster plan. He received the Alfred Markowitz Service Award from the Society of Practitioners of the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in 2004, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award in 2004, and the Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology Resident Teaching Award (in recognition of teaching advanced cataract surgical techniques) in 2008 and the Philip Knapp Memorial Teaching Award in 2018. In 2023, he received the ASOT Ferenc Kuhn Award, given annually to the most outstanding individual in the field of ocular traumatology. His many other interests include gardening, photography, reproductive health, and history.

Columbia Radiology, a vital component of the prestigious NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, boasts a team of nationally-recognized radiologists with a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of various diseases. With over 800,000 procedures and scans performed annually, they employ cutting-edge technology and image-guided therapies for accurate diagnoses and treatments. By choosing Columbia Radiology, patients gain access to a dedicated healthcare team that collaborates closely with physicians to ensure personalized care. Radiologists at Columbia play a pivotal role in early disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment, offering expert insights that are crucial in patient care. Affiliated with one of the country's top-rated hospitals, Columbia Radiology delivers exceptional service and unwavering commitment to patient well-being. Generated from the website content