@jrphil I agree with @ colleenyoung. I know there are many good hospitals around the nation that perform Whipple surgeries. But it would be worth your while to check the Mayo Clinic. At the time I had my surgery 9 years ago, the surgeon I had (now retired) was rated as one of the best in the world. And the care I received after surgery was phenomenal. Even today, Mayo is noted for their advancements in treating pancreatic cancer patients.