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Dr. Ralph Blume, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 86
Dr. Ralph Blume, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Ralph Blume, MD is an Internist in New York, NY.
Dr. Ralph Blume, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Ralph Blume, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 86
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Blume, MD is an Internist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Blume graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1964 and completed a residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.Dr. Ralph Blume, MD is an Internist in New York, NY and has 60 years experience. Dr. Blume currently practices at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Blume received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Blume's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blume is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
    161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032

Experience and Background Check

Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Gout
Infective Arthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Gout
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Infective Arthritis
Arthritis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Post-Viral Disorder
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shortness of Breath
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound

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Dec 07, 2022
The most thorough, knowledgeable, caring doctor I've ever been treated by. The amount of time he spends during every visit reviewing every possibly relevant aspect of my health is extraordinary.
Dr. Shaula Alexander Yemini — Dec 07, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Ralph Blume, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 59 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1964. He specializes in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1964
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    1965
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Columbia P&S
    1970
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Dr. Ralph Blume, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Blume, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Dr. Blume has over 60 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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