Mark H Bilsky MD
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: William E. Snee Chair in Spine Oncology, Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs in Neurosurgery, Chief of the MSKCC Multidisciplinary Spine Tumor Service// Weill Medical College of Cornell University: Professor of Neurological Surgery
1275 York AvenueNew York, NY 10065
Overview of Dr. Bilsky
Dr. Mark Bilsky is a neurosurgeon located in New York, NY, specializing in neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his medical education at Emory University School of Medicine and advanced training through a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Louisville. His residency in neurological surgery and transitional year internship were both completed at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Bilsky has expertise in neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive spine surgery, skull base surgery, and stereotactic and functional surgery. His published research includes studies on spine stereotactic body radiation therapy and surgical methods for spinal tumors. He has been involved in clinical trials related to spinal metastases and holds several acknowledgments as a top doctor in both general and cancer-specific categories by Castle Connolly and others.
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Spine, 1994 - 1995
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1989 - 1994- New York Presbyterian HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
NY State Medical License 1991 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2007-2025
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2025
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005-2025
Clinical Trials
- Intra-arterial Chemotherapy for Spinal Metastases Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 01
- Primary Tumor Research and Outcomes Network
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Postoperative Epidural Disease and Local Control After Separation Surgery and Spine Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy.Christopher B Jackson, Amanda Cuastumal Aguirre, Anne S Reiner, Justin Haseltine, Boris A Mueller
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2026-07-10 - Predictors of Kyphoplasty Failures Requiring Surgical Stabilization in Patients With Cancer With Pathological Vertebral Body Fractures.Graham M Winston, Rabih Bou Nassif, William C Newman, Eric Lis, Francois H Cornelis
Neurosurgery. 2026-07-01 - Long-term outcomes of sacral and sacrococcygeal chordomas: a 30-year single-center experience comparing 3 treatment modalities.Takashi Hirase, Jessica A Lavery, Yoshiya Yamada, Mark H Bilsky, Max Vaynrub
The Spine Journal. 2026-06-09
Journal Articles
- Minimal Access Surgery for Spinal Metastases: Prospective Evaluation of a Treatment Algorithm Using Patient Reported OutcomesOri Barzilai, Mark H Bilsky, Ilya Laufer, World Neurosurgery
Authored Content
- Chordomas of the Skull Base, Mobile Spine, and Sacrum: An Epidemiologic Investigation of Presentation, Treatment, and SurvivalFebruary 2018
Press Mentions
6 Big Trends in Spine Devices and Technology: Dr. Mark BilskyAugust 7th, 2019
Tumor “Separation Surgery” Followed by Types of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Is Safe, Effective in Controlling Spinal MetastasesFebruary 12th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPO
GHI PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPOKaiser Permanente
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
QualCare HMO
QualCare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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