
Marijo Bilusic, MD, PhD
Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adults (ages 19-26)
- Adults
- Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
- English
- Croatian
About Marijo Bilusic
Areas of Expertise
Biography
Dr. Marijo Bilusic, MD, PhD, is a board-certified medical oncologist who treats genitourinary tumors (adrenal, kidney, prostate, bladder, and testis). His current research interests focus on tumor immunology and the development of novel immunotherapy approaches for prostate cancer and other genitourinary tumors using therapeutic cancer vaccines, antibodies, immune modulators or immune checkpoint inhibitors, not only as monotherapies but in combination with other therapies as part of an immuno-oncology programmatic effort.
Dr. Bilusic received his M.D. degree from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in Croatia and completed his Ph.D. training at the University of Split School of Medicine in Croatia. In addition, he completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in physiological genomics at the Medical College of Wisconsin's Human and Molecular Genetics Center in Milwaukee, WI. He successfully completed a clinical fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Bilusic served as an assistant professor Genitourinary medical oncology) at the Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple Health from 2012 – 2016 and then joined the NCI Genitourinary Malignancy Branch in 2016 as an Associate Research Physician (equivalent to Associate Professor). During his time at the NCI, he also served as Associate Program Director, NIH Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program from July 2016 – July 2018, and then as Program Director from July 2018 – July 2021. In 2017 Dr. Bilusic received the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's Award as a member of NIH Hematology Oncology Fellowship Team for extraordinary resourcefulness and initiative. His passion for teaching and mentoring has earned multiple awards at NIH and NCI.
In July 2021, Dr. Bilusic joined Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center / University of Miami Health System as GU Medical Oncology Team Lead. He is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine.
Locations
- 1425 Northwest 10th Avenue, Floor 3, Miami, FL 33136
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- 1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, Suite 3039, Miami, FL 33136
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- phone: 305-243-5302
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: NIH Hematology Oncology Fellowship, Hematology/Onco., 2012
- Residency: Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine, 2008
- Doctoral Program: University of Split School of Medicine, 2005
- Medical School: University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 1996
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
- CarePlus-Medicare HMO
- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
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- Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
- CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
- Concordia Behavioral Health
- CorVel - WC
- Coventry First Health - WC
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
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- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
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- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
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- Health First Health-PPO
- Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
- Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
- Humana - HUMx
- Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
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- International Kids Fund (IKF)
- League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
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- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
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- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
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- Molina - Market Place
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- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
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- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
- Sunshine - AMBETTER
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- Tricare South Prime-HMO
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- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
419 ratings, 71 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
We discussed some possible adjunct therapy options. However action plan wasn’t activated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Very satisfied overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Professionally, supported and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Excellent, professional, courteous and friendly service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Very good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Superior
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
We are very excited and confident in working with Dr Bilusic in the future
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
the quality of car at U of M health has just been spectacular
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
All good .. glad his my "cancer doc"
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
The whole process was very clear about my cancer treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Medical professional very courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Keep up the c good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Excellent physician in the offices run very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Excellent hospital with Excellent Doctor and Nurses and Technicians
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
I’ve had a good experience, altogether, at Sylvester for my cancer treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
All the bases were covered to ensure a successful virtual appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
The overall care was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Excelencia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Excellent experience wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Extremely satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
There are no words that can describe how happy and grateful I feel. Thank God and thank you all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Very thorough and quick follow up appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I was referred to Dr Bilusic by Chair Radiation Oncology at U Kansas and I’ve had a terrific experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
First class
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Feel that I’m getting the attention and care that I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Great experience overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
The doctors and nurses have treated me with respect and very good care. They’re concerned with my needs and I believe they’re very sincere.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I believe Dr Bilusic is highly qualified the same opinion for his staff, i truly believe he cares for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Excellent physician and excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
The provider is excellent both humanly and professionally
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
From the first visit I was very satisfied with Dr. Bilusic and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr Bilusic's practice is the best of the many doctors I go to at UHealth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Excellent. Just excellent. I could not have hoped for a better doctor (Dr. Bilusic). Cancer is never an easy illness. Yet, having Dr. Bilusic as my doctor, makes it far more manageable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
If there were an excellent tab, I would pick it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Excellent physician, would recommend him to anyone including family members
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Dr. Bilusic is an exceptional ambassador for SCCC
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
The doctor explain in plain English very good the test results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Bilusic a very good doctor willing to explain everything and answers all the patients questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Very well explained my problem to me by the doctor and his translator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr. Bilusic was very caring , offer explanations during my visit. He also gave me the opportunity to ask questions and express my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Bilusic goes out of his way in helping me with ALL my medical needs, beyond my concern concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very good service and very clear and professional answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
GOOD EXPERIENCE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2024
Excellent professional medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Easy to talk to and to the point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Dr. Bilusic is among the best if not the best providers I have ever encountered. His knowledge, willingness to explain and clear communication are outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Bilusic since my first visit discussed my treatment, risks, benefits and included me and my wife in a decision about the plan we would want to pursue. We tell everyone about him and his and his team's response time. They are amazing in this current health environment. Anyone who gets to be in his care is beyond fortunate. He helped save my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Bilusic has been so good with me......he gets the fact that I'm extremely nervous and works with that. I'm very happy to have him as my oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
I'm partially hard of hearing Dr. Bilusic spoke very clearly and understood read his lips well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Bilusic is very patient, listens carefully and very professional. Very soft spoken, professional and attentive to my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr. Bilusic is the smartest, kindest and responsive doctor. He listens, discusses options and makes you feel like a partner in the decision of your care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Very helpfull informing and anwser all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Excellent at explaining not only questions about cancer but also answers general questions about health and where to go for different issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
All wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. Bilusic is one of the best doctors I have had the experience of working with. He is prompt and always very careful in making decisions. He also goes out of his way to communicate with us outside of office visits. Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr. Bilusic is exceptional is EVERY way: professional, caring, understanding, and supportive. He's ALWAYS there for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Bilusic has been very clear and upfront with me and understands my concerns. He is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Bilusic was great!!