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- New York, NY
- Dr. Michael Virk, MD

Dr. Michael Virk, MD
General Surgery•Male
General Surgery
Dr. Michael Virk, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Hospital For Special Surgery. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Michael Virk, MD
General Surgery
Locations
Pulmonary - Lower Manhattan
Center for Comprehensive Spine Care
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Virk's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Virk
4.9
Based on 138 ratings
5 Star | 96% | 96% |
4 Star | 1% | 1% |
3 Star | 1% | 1% |
2 Star | 0% | 0% |
1 Star | 2% | 2% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Virk to family and friends is 4.884058 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Virk's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Virk treats Spinal Stenosis more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Virk treats this condition more than 80% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Virk treats Cervical Spine Myelopathy more than 75% of his peers
Dr. Virk treats this condition more than 75% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Virk treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 71% of his peers
Dr. Virk treats this condition more than 71% of his peers
Dr. Virk's conditions and procedures:
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Astrocytoma
- Back Pain
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Injury
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- First MTP Arthrodesis
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Kyphosis
- Kyphosis Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Laminoforaminotomy
- Laminoplasty
- Laminotomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningiomas
- Microdiscectomy
- Microsurgical Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Schwannoma
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Compression Fracture
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Discectomy
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstruction
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Spacer Procedure
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
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Dr. Virk accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Virk accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Select
- Affinity Health Plan
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
- Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Healthfirst
- Oxford Health Plans
- POMCO Group
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Virk, MD?
New patients may call (212) 235-1519 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Virk, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Virk, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Virk, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Virk's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Virk, MD treat?
Dr. Virk frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Michael Virk, MD's office address?
Dr. Virk's office is located at 156 William Street, New York, NY 10038. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Michael Virk, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Virk provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Michael Virk, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Michael Virk, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Hospital For Special Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Virk, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.9/5 for Dr. Michael Virk, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Virk is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Cardiac Surgery™ (2023)
90% Patients that would definitely recommend, 20% higher than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
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