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Dr. William H. Nealon, M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
450 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park NY, 11042About
Dr. William H. Nealon, who joined Northwell in 2016, is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, geneticists, and other experts. Together, they work to develop individualized treatment regimens for patients throughout the health system. His group collaborates with researchers to create ground-breaking clinical trials. He is especially committed to quality, continually evaluating surgical results within the healthcare system and looking for innovative methods to improve them. Dr. Nealon has co-directed The Pancreas Club, an international society, written more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, and he has delivered more than 50 speeches in his area of expertise.
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Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Imaging plays essential role in cholecystectomy.
- Analysis of surgical success in preventing recurrent acute exacerbations in chronic pancreatitis.
- Main pancreatic ductal anatomy can direct choice of modality for treating
- Duct drainage alone is sufficient in the operative management of pancreatic pseudocyst in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
- Low-pressure balloon angioplasty of an occluded portacaval shunt.
- Lower extremity neuropathy after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Roux-limb motility after total gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y anastomosis in patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
- Surgical management of complications associated with percutaneous and/or
- Sterile fluid collections in acute pancreatitis: catheter drainage versus simple aspiration.
- EUS or percutaneous CT/US-guided FNA for suspected pancreatic cancer: when tissue is the issue.
- Pancreatitis necessitating urinary undiversion in a bladder-drained pancreas transplant.
- The role of endogenous prostaglandins in hormone-stimulated pancreatic exocrine secretion.
- Pancreatic Schwannoma presenting as a cystic lesion.
- Pancreas transplantation. A new program.
- The economic burden of gallstone lithotripsy. Will cost determine its fate?
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Co-Director of Perioperative Services North Shore University Hospital -
- Co-Director of The Pancreas Disease Center Northwell Health Center Northwell Health Center -
- Administrative Lead of Robotic Surgery Northwell Health Center -
- Chief of Gastrointestinal And Pancreatic Surgery Northwell Health Center -
- Vice Chair of Surgery Northwell Health Center -
- Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell -
Treatments
- Cancer, Bile Duct, Biliary Endoscopy (ercp) And More
Fellowships
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Areas of research
Pancreatic cancer and acute and chronic pancreatitis.Dr. William H. Nealon, M.D.'s Practice location
Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology
300 Community Dr -Manhasset, NY 11030Get Direction
Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncol
450 Lakeville Road -New Hyde Park, NY 11042Get Direction
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Get to know Surgical Oncologist Dr. William H. Nealon, who serves patients in New Hyde Park, New York.
A seasoned surgical oncologist, Dr. Nealon is affiliated with Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success. His extensive experience in all aspects of surgery has emphasis in the surgical management of pancreatic and biliary diseases and therapeutic ERCP.
The specialists at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success use leading resources and research to provide top-notch surgical oncology services. Their comprehensive services and compassionate care have earned them the trust of patients, their families and referring physicians.
Graduating with his medical degree from the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College, Dr. Nealon completed his residency in general surgery at the NYU School of Medicine, and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in surgical oncology and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology. It focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors. A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery. He or she also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.
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