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Dr. Richard Harvey Blum M.D., Internist
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Dr. Richard Harvey Blum M.D.

Internist

4/5(15)
545 N. River Street Suite 230 Wilkes Barre PA, 18702
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Richard Blum is an internist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Blum specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Blum provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1974

Temple University School of Medicine 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard Harvey Blum M.D.'s Practice location

Richard Blum

545 N. River Street Suite 230 -
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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New patients: 570-826-0526
Fax: 570-824-0688

Dr. Richard Harvey Blum M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Blum


4.0

Based on 15 reviews

Dr. Richard Harvey Blum M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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