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Dr. Richard Blum, MD

Clinical Lipidology* Age 76
Dr. Richard Blum, MD
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Dr. Richard Blum, MD

Clinical Lipidology* Age 76
Wilkes Barre, PA
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50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Blum, MD is a Clinical Lipidologist in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Richard Blum, MD is a Clinical Lipidologist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Temple University in 1974 and completed a residency at George Washington University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. At present, Dr. Blum received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Blum is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Richard H. Blum MD
    545 N River St Ste 230, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

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Specialties*
Clinical Lipidology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1974
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • Geo Wash Hospital
    1975
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • George Washington University
    1977
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Dr. Richard Blum, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Blum, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA