Dr. Ilyse Blazar earned a Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience, cum laude, from Tulane University, followed by a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences from Boston University, where her thesis investigated the differential effects of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors on glioblastoma multiforme. She received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, where she was selected as the Class of 2020 Commencement Speaker and served as Student Government President.
Dr. Blazar completed her internship at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center before joining Westchester Medical Center for her General Surgery residency. During her time at WMC, she was nominated by NYMC students and subsequently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for her role as a resident teacher and mentor. She has research experience and interests in Breast Surgical Oncology, Robotic Mastectomy, High Risk Genetics, and Molecular Oncology.