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Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD

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(Mark Wilkowske)

(217 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Minnesota Medical School (1988)

Professional interests include: lymphoma, breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, and more.

3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3248

Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD is a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic, HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center and HEALTHPARTNERS RC.

Office Locations

100 Healthy Way
Olivia, MN 56277

1-800-916-1836

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3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3248

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3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3248

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Stephanie and the family wish to express their gratitude to his many health care providers, especially to Dr. Mark Wilkowske, his oncologist, and Dr. Mark Seaburg his primary care provider.”—"Thomas Michael O'BREN Obituary -", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, January 2025

“My oncologist, Dr. Mark Wilkowske, who directs the Frauenshuh Cancer Center in St. Louis Park, detected the gradual spike in cancerous plasma cells, and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed it in...”—"Ruben Rosario: My journey with multiple myeloma continues", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, November 2022

“They include Dr. Mark Wilkowske, chief of oncology at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center in St. Louis Park, and Drs. Daniel Weisdorf, Philip McGlave and the team at the University of Minnesota Bone...”—"A word for those risking their lives amid the coronavirus crisis: Thanks", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, April 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

alkaline phosphatase test

AST test

bilirubin test

blood tests

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

lab tests

liver function tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test, AST (SGOT) test, bilirubin test, blood tests, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, kidney function tests, lab tests, and liver function tests (LFTs) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

creatinine blood test

By Affordability:

complete blood count

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD performed more creatinine blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), and intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

total calcium test

By Affordability:

calcium blood test

calcium test

total calcium test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, and total calcium test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for calcium blood test, calcium test, and total calcium test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2012 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	71
blood draw	553
chemotherapy	71
doctor visit	350
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	84
minimally invasive procedures	140
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2013 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	56
blood draw	488
chemotherapy	56
doctor visit	352
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	127
port flush	11
preventive care	28
vaccines	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	36
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2014 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
blood draw	356
chemotherapy	20
doctor visit	286
hormone therapy	30
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lab tests	72
minimally invasive procedures	61
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	31
blood draw	363
chemotherapy	31
doctor visit	288
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
lab tests	157
minimally invasive procedures	54
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	40
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
blood draw	342
chemotherapy	20
doctor visit	240
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
lab tests	426
minimally invasive procedures	51
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	400
chemotherapy	25
doctor visit	249
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	389
minimally invasive procedures	64
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	45
blood draw	365
chemotherapy	45
doctor visit	279
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
lab tests	315
minimally invasive procedures	77
preventive care	21
vaccines	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	99
blood draw	688
chemotherapy	99
doctor visit	505
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	818
minimally invasive procedures	159
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	30
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2020 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	78
blood draw	716
chemotherapy	78
doctor visit	485
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
lab tests	694
minimally invasive procedures	117
port flush	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	33
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
blood draw	777
chemotherapy	52
doctor visit	456
hormone therapy	28
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	804
minimally invasive procedures	96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	47
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	69
blood draw	786
chemotherapy	69
doctor visit	456
hormone therapy	48
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	893
minimally invasive procedures	130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	45
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Olivia, MN were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	51
blood draw	530
chemotherapy	51
doctor visit	358
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
lab tests	431
minimally invasive procedures	97
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	29
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	39

Education & Training

Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1988)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center

HEALTHPARTNERS RC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 217 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olivia, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark A. Wilkowske, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Grifols USA, LLC	$51 Alphanate $51
Novocure Inc.	$15 Optune $15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$12 $12

**Types of Payments**
Education	$63
Food and Beverage	$15

Biography

Dr. Mark Wilkowske specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology and practices in Olivia, MN and Saint Louis Park, MN. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wilkowske include lung cancer, genitourinary cancer, and breast cancer. He is professionally affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a graduate of Mayo Clinic's residency program. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Wilkowske include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors. According to HealthPartners, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Olivia, MN.