SHELDON H. GENACK, MD, FACS
CEO's Distinguished Service Award

Sheldon H. Genack, MD, FACS, is a highly respected surgeon and leader, serving as the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway. A dedicated member of the health system for three decades, Dr. Genack has played a key role in advancing surgical care, expanding specialized services, and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. 

A fellowship-trained, double board-certified specialist in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Genack joined St. John’s in 1995 as Division Chief of these specialties. In 2021, he was appointed Chairman of Surgery, ushering in a period of growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the department has recruited top-tier surgeons in vascular, colorectal, plastic, and orthopedic surgery, significantly enhancing the hospital’s surgical care capabilities and patient care standards. 

Beyond his clinical roles, Dr. Genack has been an integral member of the Medical Executive Committee, including serving as president, and is deeply involved in the education and training of residents and medical students, shaping the future of surgical excellence. 

Dr. Genack earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed his General Surgery internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, followed by a residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Further advancing his expertise, Dr. Genack completed fellowships in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center and UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Dr. Genack's dedication extends beyond the hospital walls. He has served for many years on the Village of Lawrence Parks Advisory Committee, where he resides, and has been appointed active chairman by the Mayor for the last four years. Dr. Genack has been happily married to his wife, Sharon, for over 35 years and is the proud father of Rebecca and her fiancé Seth, and Sam and his wife Nicole.