Memorial Sloan Kettering physiatrist Julia Reilly

Julia M. Reilly, MD

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Neurorehabilitation
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Physician
Get To Know Me

I am a physiatrist with specialized training in cancer rehabilitation. I chose the field of physiatry because it combined my interests of musculoskeletal medicine and neurology, with the ‘cura personalis’, or ‘care for the whole person’ approach that drew me to medicine. I am passionate about working with people with cancer to help improve their function, mobility, independence, and quality of life.

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Many people develop functional impairments related to their cancer and its treatment throughout their lifetime. These may include musculoskeletal disorders, neuropathy, lymphedema, cognitive dysfunction, spasticity, pain, and bowel or bladder dysfunction, among many others. Early diagnosis and treatment of impairments is important as they can significantly limit a patient’s activity level and independence.

As a physiatrist, it is crucial for me to try to learn what activities bring meaning to our patients. I strive to understand how certain impairments limit a patient and then help them meet their goals. I work to develop a treatment plan that may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy; medication; joint injections; chemodenervation injections; exercise programs; prosthetics or orthotics; and assistive devices. I believe that rehabilitative interventions should be available to people throughout their cancer course and into survivorship, and hope to establish long-lasting relationships with my patients and their caregivers.

In addition to my clinical work, I maintain a strong interest in medical education, mentorship, and diversity and inclusion.

My Role at MSK

A rehabilitation medicine specialist is a doctor with special training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Rehabilitation medicine specialists are sometimes called physiatrists (fih-ZIH-ah-trists).

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Neurorehabilitation
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Awards and Honors

  • Academic Excellence Award, Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Chief Resident Award, Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Resident Humanism Award, Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Manuel J. Lipson MD Award, Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Fellowships

  • Cancer Rehabilitation - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

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

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

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

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

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

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

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

Don't see your carrier or plan? We can help you understand your coverage.

If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

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

Contact and Location

Dr. Reilly sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone
Location
New York, NY
Middletown, NJ
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
480 Red Hill Road Middletown NJ 07748

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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

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Reilly JM, Gundersen AI, Silver JK, Tan CO, Knowlton SE. A Comparison of Functional Outcomes between Patients Admitted to Inpatient Rehabilitation after Initial Diagnosis Versus Recurrence of Glioblastoma Multiforme [published online ahead of print, 2020 Apr 12]. PM R. 2020;10.1002/pmrj.12379. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12379

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.

Julia M. Reilly discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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