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Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Rock Positano

Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, DSc

Podiatrist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Musculoskeletal podiatry (tendons, ligaments, bones)
  • Nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
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Get To Know Me

I received my medical degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine/Foot Clinics of New York, where I also completed a fellowship in podiatric and preventive occupational medicine. In addition, I hold a master’s of science degree in environmental medicine/occupational medicine from New York University, a master’s of public health degree from Yale (with honors and with distinction), and a doctor of science degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. I have professional and academic appointments at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, and Yale School of Public Health/School of Medicine.

I specialize in musculoskeletal podiatry (tendons, ligaments, and bones) including the nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. I bring a wealth of experience and expertise in these areas to patients receiving treatment and professional staff and employees at MSK.

My Role at MSK

A podiatrist (puh-DY-uh-trist) is a doctor with special training in the foot, ankle, and lower leg.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Musculoskeletal podiatry (tendons, ligaments, bones)
  • Nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle
Education & Honors

Education

  • DPM, New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • American Podiatric Medical Association Education Grant, Yale University School of Medicine (1989)
  • Walter Green Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine Commencement Exercises (1988)
  • NIOSH Training Grant and Traineeship, New York University Medical Center, Institute of Environmental Medicine (1981)

Fellowships

  • Podiatric and Preventive Occupational Medicine, Department of Community Medicine-New York College of Podiatric Medicine & Foot Clinics of New York

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

Contact and Location

Dr. Positano sees patients at one location.

Office Phone
Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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