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Mount Sinai Today
By the People, for the People
Long Island Hospital Named Top 60 Pancreatic Cancer Facility in U.S.
Mount Sinai South Nassau recognized as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, New York has been named one of just 60 hospitals nationwide and 13 in the state of New York as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes the hospital's multidisciplinary approach to treating pancreatic cancer, complex benign tumors, malignant cancers, and other hepatobiliary diseases.
Why it matters
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a 5-year survival rate of just 10%. The National Pancreas Foundation's Center of Excellence designation highlights hospitals that are leaders in providing specialized, comprehensive, and coordinated care for pancreatic cancer patients, which is critical for improving outcomes.
The details
To earn the Center of Excellence designation, Mount Sinai South Nassau demonstrated that it has a multidisciplinary team of specialized physicians, including gastroenterologists, pancreatic surgeons, and interventional radiologists, as well as patient advocates and support programs. The hospital's Liver, Bile Duct and Pancreas Surgery Program develops patient-specific treatment plans to provide the optimal care for each individual.
- The National Pancreas Foundation announced the designation on March 9, 2026.
The players
Mount Sinai South Nassau
A hospital located in Oceanside, New York that has been recognized as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence.
Dr. Adhi Sharma
The president of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.
Dr. Ganesh Gunasekaran
The Chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau's Liver, Bile Duct and Pancreas Surgery Program.
What they’re saying
“This designation results from our singular focus on advancing health care for the communities we serve. I am proud of our teamwork and collaboration that is centered on providing our patients with standard-setting medical care.”
— Dr. Adhi Sharma, President, Mount Sinai South Nassau (Patch.com)
“Center of Excellence designation reflects our commitment to working across specialties to identify the optimal treatment for each patient with pancreatic cancer or other hepatobiliary diseases. We are truly committed to creating an environment of excellence in patient care and innovation at Mount Sinai South Nassau.”
— Dr. Ganesh Gunasekaran, Chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Services, Mount Sinai South Nassau (Patch.com)
The takeaway
Mount Sinai South Nassau's recognition as a National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence highlights the hospital's leadership in providing specialized, multidisciplinary care for pancreatic cancer patients. This designation is an important milestone in the fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and demonstrates the hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence in patient outcomes.
