Rosy Priya L. Kodiyanplakkal, M.D.

Dr. Goldman earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Denison University and has a master’s degree in Psychology in Education from Columbia University Teacher’s College. Dr. Goldman earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University where she received extensive training in mindfulness-based interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Goldman completed her predoctoral internship training at UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital in which she was rigorously trained in evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions with children and families. Following internship, Dr. Goldman completed her postdoctoral fellowship training at Stanford University School of Medicine/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital where she provided individual, couples, and group therapy to parents in the NICU and integrated care to women during the perinatal period. She is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and has received training in Perinatal Child-Parent Psychotherapy (P-CPP) to work with infants, young children, and parents exposed to trauma and adversity. Dr. Goldman has also received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). In psychotherapy, Dr. Goldman often integrates evidence-based approaches to meet individual patients’ needs and goals. At Weill Cornell, Dr. Goldman is contributing to the development of a collaborative care model with colleagues in Obstetrics to better serve the mental health needs of women and families during the perinatal period, following pregnancy and infant loss, and through infertility treatment. Dr. Goldman is also working on developing clinical services to treat parents, infants, and young children in the outpatient setting as well as in the NICU at Weill Cornell/NYP. She is actively involved in education of psychology and psychiatry trainees related to perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health at Weill Cornell. Dr. Goldman also collaborates with colleagues on research in these areas and presents at national and international conferences.

Dr. Christopher Lau is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Director of Endovascular Surgery for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.Dr. Lau completed his undergraduate studies at New York University where he obtained a degree in Psychology and Philosophy. He then earned his medical degree at Downstate Medical Center, where he remained to complete his General Surgery residency. During this time, he received multiple awards for his performance and the Thomas W. Pollock Award for professionalism, compassion and dedication. Subsequently, he completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He remained at Weill Cornell for an Advanced Cardiovascular/Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Fellowship and was recruited to stay on staff as an Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Lau takes a particular interest in surgery of the aorta and aortic aneurysms. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and he has presented his work at regional, national, and international conferences. He manages the aortic surgery center and performs a variety of open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular repairs of the aorta and aortic aneurysms. He and his team are experienced in managing problems in any part of the aorta extending from the aortic root to the ascending aorta, aortic arch, descending thoracic aorta, thoracoabdominal aorta, and infrarenal abdominal aorta down to the aortic bifurcation. In the aortic root, he performs valve sparing aortic root reconstruction, which provides a durable result while preserving the patient's own valve. If the valve must be replaced, he utilizes the latest generation biologic or mechanical composite materials. For aortic arch aneurysms, well-established and time-tested techniques are used for effective cerebral protection to minimize the risk of cerebral injury. In the thoracic, thoracoabdominal,or abdominal aorta, he offers endovascular or open repair techniques, depending on the optimal approach for each individual patient's anatomic needs. Dr. Lau has extensive experience in many other areas of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular surgery. These include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), multiple arterial bypass grafting, use of bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) or radial artery conduits, aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency, bicuspid aortic valves, aortic valve repair/replacement, mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency, mitral valve repair, aortic aneurysm repair, aortic root replacement (Bentall procedure), valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure), descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR), endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), aortic dissections, cardiac tumors, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (Maze), and cardiac complications of connective tissue disorders such as Marfan Syndrome.

Alessandro Fichera, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Alessandro Fichera received his medical degree from Catholic University of Rome, Italy in 1989 as a Magna cum Laude graduate and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the 2nd University of Rome and then again at the University of Chicago followed by fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Mount Sinai in New York. He accepted an Assistant Professor position the University of Chicago in 2002 and became the Program Director for the Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Training Program. In 2012, Dr. Fichera accepted a position as Professor at the University of Washington. In 2014, Dr. Fichera was named Section Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and in 2015 he became the Clinical Director for the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Associate Medical Director for Colorectal, Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program as part of the Foundation for Health Care Quality.In November 2017 he moved to University of North Carolina as the Division Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery. In September 2019 he moved to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas where he was the Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery, President Elect of the Medical Staff and the Surgery Safety and Quality Officer. He was the NSQIP and ERAS surgeon champion and the co-director of the NAPRC accredited Rectal Cancer Program. He serves on the ASCRS Executive Council and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation National Scientific Advisory Committee