Patient Stories

Learn about how our doctors are making a difference in children's lives. Watch our videos featuring patient stories:

Felice's and Nikki's Story

Clinical geneticist Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, diagnosed sisters Felice and Nikki with glycogen storage disease, which can impair the liver, kidneys, and small intestines.

Jayden's Story

Jayden had sickle cell anemia and received a bone marrow transplant. His donor was his brother Justin. Monica Bhatia, MD, a pediatric specialist in noncancerous blood disorders, oversaw his treatment plan. 

Jelani's Story

Jelani is thriving today, thanks to a heart transplant. Cardiothoracic surgeon Emile Bacha, MD, discusses Columbia's excellent pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes.

Maggie's Story

Orthopedic surgeon David Roye, Jr., MD, provided Maggie with treatment for cerebral palsy. His approach to care looks at the whole patient.

Patrick's Story

Clinical geneticist Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, diagnosed Patrick with a rare condition: infantile myofibromatosis, a benign tumor condition.