World's leading diaphragm care near you,
when you need it.

The Diaphragm Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides top-tier care for diaphragm and phrenic nerve conditions. We provide in-person and virtual visits. Ask us about a second opinion for your diaphragm-related injury.  

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

World’s Leading Center for Diaphragm Disorders

As part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian, we pride ourselves on being consistently named one of the top hospitals in the country.

Most Experienced Medical and Surgical Care

We pride ourselves on being one of the most experienced medical and surgical experts in diaphragm care.

Meet Our Team

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The human diaphragm is a specialized dome-shaped muscle that plays a critical role in breathing. It also serves as the barrier between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity. Increased levels of CO2 in the blood trigger the respiratory center in the brain to send an electrical signal to the phrenic nerve, the nerve that supplies to the diaphragm muscle. When the diaphragm muscle is stimulated, it contracts, increasing the size of the chest cavity, which creates negative pressure resulting in inhalation. We exhale due to the elastic recoil of our lungs. Disorders of the respiratory center in our brain, damage to the nerves in the spinal cord, damage to the phrenic nerve, or damage to the diaphragm muscle itself results in abnormal breathing and respiratory insufficiency.

The Diaphragm Center of Columbia University Medical Center specializes in all aspects of the diaphragm and has the more experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diaphragm disorders than any hospital in the world. Please call (212) 304-7538 or use our online request form to book an appointment today.

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Comprehensive Diaphragm Care

Our expert team offers a full range of services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for diaphragm-related conditions.

Our Commitment to You

From sorting our insurance issues to collaborating with your outside doctor, we're committed to providing you with the best experience possible, even during the most stressful of times.

An injured diaphragm can result in significant breathing issues that impact daily life. In serious cases, a diaphragm injury can result in a loss of speech and mechanical ventilation. The Diaphragm Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides the most advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies available for diaphragm conditions. Have you been diagnosed with a diaphragm disorder? Call (212) 304-7538 for new patients to make an appointment with our team. 

We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you call to make your appointment.

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Specialized care for your diaphragm disorder.

Columbia University’s Department of Surgery consists of physicians, researchers, and other health care professionals united in their mission to deliver the best surgical care possible. 

The Diaphragm Center at Columbia is made up of some of the best diaphragm and phrenic nerve experts in the world. Our staff are experts in the evaluation and management of a full array of diaphragm disorders with more experience than any other center. Please call (212) 304-7538 or use our online request form to book an appointment today.

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Thoracic Surgery

Mark Ginsburg, MD | Surgical Director
Dr. Ginsburg is a recognized expert in thoracic surgery, having over 30 years of experience in diaphragm surgery and is an international leader in the surgical management of respiratory failure.

Payne Stanifer, MD | Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Stanifer is a thoracic surgeon with extensive experience in diaphragm-related conditions.

Johanna Deutsch, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner

Neurosurgery

Christopher Winfree, MD | Neurosurgeon
Dr. Winfree is a neurosurgeon with a special interest in phrenic nerve surgery. 

Pulmonology

Wilson Quezada, MD | Pulmonologist

Radiology

Jay Leb, MD | Radiologist