Summary

Dr. Mark Urken specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing 45 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1986, following an internship at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Urken communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Urken is affiliated with multiple Mount Sinai facilities, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, and Mount Sinai West, with practice locations in New York and White Plains, New York. He focuses on treating head and neck cancer, oral cancer, and swallowing difficulties. His expertise includes performing bedside swallow evaluations, fiberoptic examinations of the throat, and flexible procedures to examine the voice box. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 45 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • 22 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 29 areas of expertise
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Mark L Urken has 2 locations

Mount Sinai Union Square

10 Union Sq E Frnt 5BNew York, NY 10003
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mark L Urken

244 Westchester Ave Ste 405White Plains, NY 10604

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Farsi, French, German Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
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Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine Med School: Ufr De Medecine Saint-Antoine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mark L Urken

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Mark L Urken has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Mark L Urken has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Clinical Research
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hypopharyngeal Cancer
  • Laryngectomy (Larynx removal)
  • Lower Jaw Bone Cancer (Mandibular Neoplasm)
  • Mouth Cancer
  • Nose Cancer
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Palate Cancer (Palatal Neoplasm)
  • Polyps
  • Salivary Gland Cancer (Parotid Neoplasm)
  • Salivary Gland Cancer (Salivary Gland Neoplasm)
  • Skin Cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma)
  • Skin Transplantation (Dermatoplasty)
  • Smell Disorders
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Throat Cancer (Laryngeal Neoplasm)
  • Throat Cancer (Pharyngeal Neoplasm)
  • Thyroid Gland Removal (Thyroidectomy)
  • Tumors
  • Upper Jaw Bone Cancer (Maxillary Neoplasm)

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Mark L Urken holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1986.

Internship

Completed their internship at Boston Medical Center - Brighton in 1983.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Mark L Urken's NPI number is 1932188737.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark Urken's office located?
Mark Urken's office is located at 10 Union Sq E Frnt 5B, New York, NY, 10003.
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What languages does Mark Urken speak?
Mark Urken speaks English.

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