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Mount Sinai South Nassau Doctor Recognized By Peers

Dr. Frank Gress, the hospital's chief of gastroenterology, was honored with the title of "Master."

Dr. Frank Gress has been given a special distinction.
Dr. Frank Gress has been given a special distinction. (Mount Sinai South Nassau)

OCEANSIDE, NY — An accomplished physician at Mount Sinai South Nassau has been awarded the honorary title of "Master."

Dr. Frank Gress is the hospital's Chief of Gastroenterology and Director of Interventional Endoscopy.

The doctor was given the prestigious distinction by the American College of Gastroenterology. Annual Scient

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"I am humbled and honored by this award," Gress said. "This award not only reflects on my efforts but on those of our entire gastroenterology team at Mount Sinai South Nassau. We are focused on advancing the field—and on the care we provide to our patients we see each and every day, keeping them as our primary focus."

Gress is the program director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Mount Sinai South Nassau. He also serves as the lead for therapeutic endoscopy for the Mount Sinai Health System on Long Island.

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He has contributed significantly to advancing interventional gastroenterology, and especially endoscopic ultrasound for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions.

"We applaud Dr. Gress for his leadership, exemplary career in gastroenterology, and development of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy programs," said Dr. Adhi Sharma, President of Mount Sinai South Nassau.

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