Dr. Bernard Bochner

Dr. Bernard Bochner, MD

Dr. Bernard Bochner is a urologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. He is known for bladder cancer surgery.

Dr. Bochner is a Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon who focuses on bladder cancer and radical cystectomy. He led the randomized trial at MSK that compared robotic and open cystectomy, giving patients direct evidence on complications and recovery.

About Dr. Bernard Bochner – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Bernard Bochner, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Bladder cancer; radical cystectomy; urinary diversion and neobladder
• Current Role: Attending Surgeon, Urology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Address: Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, 353 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
• Phone: 212-639-2000 (MSK main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mskcc.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Bernard Bochner:

• Muscle-invasive bladder cancer
• Radical cystectomy (open and robotic)
• Orthotopic neobladder and ileal conduit
• Upper tract urothelial cancer

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his MSK profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Insurance

Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Bernard Bochner’s plan-by-plan participation. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center publishes the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products it contracts with on its insurance pages, but an individual physician’s participation can differ from the hospital’s. Call the office with your member ID before booking. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center insurance information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Bernard Bochner is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Principal investigator of a randomized trial comparing robotic and open radical cystectomy
• Research on cystectomy outcomes and bladder cancer biology

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Memorial Sloan Kettering physician profile (mskcc.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Bernard Bochner known for?

Dr. Bernard Bochner is known for bladder cancer surgery.

Where does Dr. Bernard Bochner practice?

He practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.

What conditions does Dr. Bernard Bochner treat?

He focuses on bladder cancer and urinary diversion after cystectomy.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Bernard Bochner?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.