Michael J. Wolk, MD

Dr. Wolk is currently a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and an Attending Physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree from Colgate University in 1960 and his medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1964. He was a resident in Internal Medicine from 1964-1967 at Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY). He also served as Chief Resident from 1966-1967. Dr. Wolk was a fellow in Cardiology at the New Engand Medical Center from 1967-1969 and at the Cornell University Medical Center from 1969-1970.

Subsequently, Dr. Wolk joined the faculty at Cornell in 1970, and was appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Wolk is a leader within the American College of Cardiology, currently serving on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Budget, Finance, and Investment Committee. A foundation in Dr. Wolk's name provides the Department of Medicine at Cornell University Medical Center with significant financial support for research.