Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian At The Weill Cornell Medicine Center For Comprehensive Spine Care
240 E 59th St Fl 2, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Michael Virk is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Virk has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Virk is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NY

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care
240 E 59th St Fl 2, New York, NY 10022
Other Locations
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
504 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Virk

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Virk?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Virk by calling their office at 929-474-6908. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael Virk a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Virk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michael Virk specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Virk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Michael Virk participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael Virk has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Virk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael Virk accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Virk accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 929-474-6908 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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