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Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Blum graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has 34 years experience. Dr. Blum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Blum has experience treating conditions like Eye Pain and Blepharoconjunctivitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blum received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Blum's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blum is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
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Eye Pain
Blepharoconjunctivitis
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Eye Pain
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
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Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
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Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
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Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • HIP Prime HMO
    Select Care Small Group
    GHI CBP
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Aetna
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
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  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
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    National Blue High Performance Network
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    Cigna
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Choice Care Network PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • 6000 Series PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lawrence R. Blum M.D.
    572 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065
  2. 2 Office
    11624 Metropolitan Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blum's profile.

Dr. Blum frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Pain and Blepharoconjunctivitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Blum, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    89 Van Wyck Plz, Jamaica, NY