Bernard H. Bochner

Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Bernard Bochner

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

Bladder cancer
Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions
Prostate cancer and conditions

My Specialties

Urinary diversion
Nerve-sparing surgery
Genitourinary reconstruction

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Get to Know Me

I am a urologic surgeon who specializes in surgery for men and women with cancers of the genitourinary system. Examples of the specific tumors that I treat include cancers of the bladder, prostate, kidney, and testis.

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.

My main areas of expertise include radical surgical procedures for invasive bladder cancer and reconstructive surgery of the urinary system following radical cystectomy or pelvic exenteration. Removal of the bladder, also called radical cystectomy, serves as the standard for definitive treatment of high-risk bladder tumors and can provide a cure in the majority of patients with early, invasive lesions. Function-sparing procedures (including preservation of the nerves responsible for erectile function and advanced reconstructive techniques that re-create the natural urination pathway after bladder removal) can also be performed to provide an excellent postoperative quality of life.

I am actively involved in clinical and translational research to determine which treatments are most likely to maximize a patient’s chances of a cure. I am involved in ongoing studies to determine which features of a tumor predict for more or less aggressive behavior. This will help us individualize treatment for each patient based on his or her tumor’s characteristics. I am very interested in and actively study ways to improve patients’ quality of life after surgery.

I joined the Memorial Sloan Kettering faculty in 2000. I serve as the coordinator of the bladder cancer multidisciplinary working group and am co-director of the pelvic reconstruction/surgery group at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I am actively involved in urologic oncology at the national level, serving as faculty for postgraduate courses in urologic oncology for the American Urological Association. I am involved in many professional societies including the American Urological Association, the Society of Urologic Oncology, and the Society of University Surgeons. I am on several editorial boards and serve as reviewer for a variety of urology-related journals.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a urologic surgeon, which is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee). (GU) system includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.

Sir Murray F. Brennan Chair in Surgery

Conditions I Treat

Bladder cancer
Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions
Prostate cancer and conditions

My Specialties

Urinary diversion
Nerve-sparing surgery
Genitourinary reconstruction
Radical cystectomy

Education

MD, University of California at Los Angeles

Residencies

Surgery - University of Southern California School of Medicine
Urology - University of Southern California School of Medicine

Fellowships

Urologic Oncology - University of Southern California/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Board Certifications

Urology

Awards and Honors

Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2018-2020)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Bochner sees patients at one location.

Office Phone

646-422-4387

Location

New York, NY

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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Bochner
A Phase I Study of 2141-V11 Immunotherapy in People with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer that Did Not Respond to Standard Treatment
Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Bochner
A Phase 3 Study Comparing Intravesical BCG with Intravesical Docetaxel and Gemcitabine for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
A Phase II Study of Chemotherapy without Surgery in Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer and Certain Gene Mutations
A Phase II Study of Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab Immunotherapy Given Before Surgery in People with Bladder Cancer

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Bernard H. Bochner discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

Olympus
Professional Services and Activities

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