Rheumatology
Dr. Blume has a consultative rheumatologic practice with a special interest in inflammatory rheumatic diseases, including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus), Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vasculitis. Throughout his career, Dr. Blume has received numerous professional accolades, including being recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Castle/Connolly and New Yorkmagazine, among others. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Blume is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University where he has an integral role Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Blume is the Director of the Harkness Report, a long-standing Columbia tradition for junior and senior residents on outpatient rotations to present cases to a two-attending panel. Dr. Blume's reputation and dedication as a senior educator in the Department has led this conference to be coined as "Blume Rounds".
A rheumatologist is a certified internist who is qualified to diagnose and treat arthritic diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. Rheumatologists can conduct tests and perform procedures that can help relieve the symptoms of various illnesses and diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones.
Credentials
MDGender
MaleProfessional School
Columbia School Of MedicineFellowship
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center2nd Fellowship
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The top specialties of Ralph S Blume, MD include Rheumatology
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The office is located at 161 Fort Washington Avenue in New York, NY.
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Sjogren’s Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic heart disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Shoulder Pain, Gout, Lupus (Systemic Lupus), Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Raynaud's phenomenon, Infectious arthritis, Reactive arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Vasculitis, Osteonecrosis, Takayasu's Arteritis, Bursitis
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