The Mount Sinai Health System

The Beginning of a Lifetime of Better Care

Announcing the Birth of the Mount Sinai Health System

A new integrated healthcare system, encompassing seven hospital campuses in NY and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Mount Sinai Access

Easy Coordination of Care at Mount Sinai

Whether you are a patient, family member or referring physician, our staff offers easy access to care at The Mount Sinai Hospital

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Diabetes Awareness Month

Prevent, Control, Thrive

Mount Sinai’s Diabetes program offers comprehensive prevention and management care

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Lung Cancer CT Screening Event

Join us for a lung cancer patient care seminar

Learn how early detection through CT screening can save lives at our free seminar, featuring Drs. Flores and Henschke, Nov. 19th

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Primary Care

Start healthy habits with your annual checkup

Our experts are ready to treat you from head to toe with appointments available six days a week

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International Patient Services

Mount Sinai provides patients seeking medical treatment in the United States with a s

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Mount Sinai Heart

Ranked among the top for heart and heart surgery

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Our Mission

The Mount Sinai Health System is internationally acclaimed for excellence in patient care, education and scientific research. Staffed by world-class physicians and nurses, our hospital is a destination for complex tertiary and quaternary care. In 2012, Mount Sinai was again named among America’s Best Hospitals, earning a spot on U.S. News & World Report “Honor Roll,” and ranking 14 out of 5,000 hospitals nationwide. In addition, we were nationally ranked in 11 out of 16 specialties and in the top ten in three of those: Geriatrics (#2), Gastroenterology (#7) and Cardiology & Heart Surgery (#10). We also made remarkable gains in several specialties, including: Ear, Nose & Throat, which rose from 18 to 11; Neurology & Neurosurgery, which improved from 22 to 15; and Urology, which advanced from 35 to 29. We improved our year-to-year rankings in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gynecology, and Rehabilitation. We were high-performing in Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, and Pulmonology.

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Dr. Daniel Labow, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
How can I help prevent colon cancer?

A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, can help prevent colon cancer. But don't forget to get a colonscopy, too, says oncologist Daniel Labow, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What should a smart patient ask the doctor about chronic acid reflux?

If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, you probably know it. In this video, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains what a you should ask your doctor about acid reflux. Read More

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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What happens if I have to have my esophagus removed?

Removing the esophagus is major surgery typically used to remove advanced esophageal cancer tumors. In this video, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains what's involved with an esophagectomy. Read More

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Dr. Simon J. Hall, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Why should I have a PSA test?

Prostate Specific Antigen tests are controversial. Should a man get a PSA test? In this video, Simon Hall, MD, chairman of the department of urology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, shares his views on the PSA. Read More

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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What are risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Acid reflux affects as many as 20 percent of Americans. But who is at risk for GERD? Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains which risk factors are associated with heartburn. Read More

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Dr. William K. Oh, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What causes prostate cancer?

Researchers don't know what causes prostate cancer but suspect that genetics and diet may play a role. In this video, William Oh, MD, an oncologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses the potential causes of prostate cancer. Read More

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Dr. Eric M. Genden, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Is thyroid cancer caused by environmental issues?

Some people think the increase in thyroid cancer is due to the thinning ozone layer. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains why that theory may not be valid. Read More

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Dr. Carlos Rios, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Do I need supplements if I eat a healthy diet?

Do you need a daily multivitamin? Dietary supplements are no replacement for a balanced diet, says Carlos Rios, MD, an internist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Read More

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The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Who is at risk for prostate cancer?

Age is one of the most important risk factors for prostate cancer. Men over 50 years old have been shown to be at greater risk and approximately two thirds of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65.
Race also plays a role in prostate cancer risk, as African American men are more...Read More

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The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Can I donate my own blood for use in surgery?

Some medical institutions do allow for such practices. However, in robotic prostate surgery, which is my area of expertise, significant blood loss is so rare that most patients don’t need to worry about the source of a hypothetical blood transfusion. The robot allows for improved 3-dimensional visual...Read More

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Dr. Phillip J. Landrigan, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Why should I avoid toys made of PVC for my children?

Many of us have memories of playing at the beach or splashing in a pool, building sand castles and floating in the water. When passing these activities on to the next generation, it is important to learn about possible toxins in their toys. Some plastic toys may be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which...Read More

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Dr. Joanna Chikwe, MD of The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What happens during cardiac bypass surgery?

Cardiac bypass surgery begins once the anesthesiologist puts you to sleep, and has placed monitoring lines in your wrists and neck, as well as an echo probe in your throat to monitor your heart.
The aim of surgery is to treats severe blockages in coronary arteries - these are the blood vessels that supply your heart...Read More

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The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
What are genetic diseases?

Genetic diseases are those caused by abnormalities in one’s genetic material. These abnormalities can range from miniscule (minimal or no effects) to major (have profound effects) and everywhere in between. Genetic disorders can be inherited from parents or caused by acquired mutations. Mutations...Read More

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The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Can pomegranate juice help prevent prostate cancer?

Recent studies have shown that pomegranate juice can help slow the progression of prostate cancer and may also prevent prostate cancer from worsening. Phytochemicals (specifically ellagic acid) and other antioxidants found in pomegranates have been shown to disrupt the interaction between testosterone...Read More

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The Mount Sinai Health System answered:
Can robot-assisted laparoscopy minimize tissue trauma?

Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery decreases tissue trauma in several ways. First, the use of laparoscopic instruments allows for small keyhole incisions opposed to a larger incision needed for open surgery. Additionally, the advancement of the robotic tools over traditional laparoscopic instruments allows...Read More

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