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Photo of MICHAEL S. VIRK, TREATMENTS OFFERED:Cervical Spine Tumor, Spine Tumors, Spine, Spine Degeneration, Spine Disorder, Spine Injury, Spine Pain, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Scoliosis, Endoscopic Lumbar Microdiscectomy, Spinal Tumors, Spinal Cord Injury, Radiculopathy, Myelopathy, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, Laminectomy, Spinal Arthrodesis and Decompression, Compression Fracture of Spine, Endoscopic Foraminotomy & Spinal Cord Neoplasm in NEW YORK CITY
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MICHAEL S. VIRK M.D.

TREATMENTS OFFERED:Cervical Spine Tumor, Spine Tumors, Spine, Spine Degeneration, Spine Disorder, Spine Injury, Spine Pain, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Scoliosis, Endoscopic Lumbar Microdiscectomy, Spinal Tumors, Spinal Cord Injury, Radiculopathy, Myelopathy, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, Laminectomy, Spinal Arthrodesis and Decompression, Compression Fracture of Spine, Endoscopic Foraminotomy & Spinal Cord Neoplasm in New York City

Clinic: WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE

Address: 🗺️ 240 East 59th St 2nd Floor, New York City, NY 10022

Phone: +1-646-962-3388

Email: Schedule an Appointment

Website: Visit Website

Insurance Accepted: AETNA - HMO, AETNA - Medicare, AETNA - PPO, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS, Affinity Access, Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, CIGNA, Emblem Select Care, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior), Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield - PPO

Experience: Since 2009

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About MICHAEL S. VIRK

Dr. Michael S. Virk is a respected neurosurgeon based in New York, with a focus on performing minimally invasive and complex spine surgeries. He is board-certified and practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine within the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care. Dr. Virk specializes in cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques such as intraoperative computer-assisted navigation, spinal endoscopy, and open surgical procedures to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. He earned MD and PhD degrees from Oregon Health Sciences University College of Medicine and completed his neurological surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell. Dr. Virk also underwent a post-doctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University and a Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.His expertise lies in treating various spinal conditions, including deformities, tumors, trauma, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative diseases. Dr. Virk's research interests revolve around the long-term effects of spinal surgery, and he maintains continuous patient follow-up post-surgery. He has been acknowledged for his achievements, receiving the American Association of South Asian Neurosurgeons Scholar award in September 2016 and the Distinguished Housestaff Award at Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2015. Dr. Virk is fluent in English and warmly welcomes new patients seeking his specialized care.Key highlights of Dr. Virk's practice include:- Acceptance of new patients- Telehealth appointments- Acceptance of various insurance plans- Availability for video visits- Distinguished Housestaff Award recipient at Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2015This rephrased text maintains the original information while improving clarity and SEO optimization.