Dr. Aaron M. Blum MD, Pediatrician
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Dr. Aaron M. Blum MD

Pediatrician

4/5(6)
104 Fulton Avenue Poughkeepsie New York, 12603
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4/5

About

Aaron M. Blum, MD, FAAP graduated from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in 1967. After completing his internship and residency at the prestegious New York Hospital Cornell University Medical Center, Dr. Blum continued his career to eventually serve as the Director of Pediatrics for both Vassar Brothers Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. During his years at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Blum took on the prominent task of establishing the hospital's first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Blum has practiced in Dutchess County for over 40 years and is a noteable figure in the research and prevention of Type II Diabetes and obesity in children and adolescents. Dr. Blum is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the President of the Mid Hudson Pediatric Society.

Education and Training

State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1967

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1967

Board Certification

Pediatrics

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

Male Spanish, French 57 years of experience

Treatments

  • Ear Infection
  • Tonsillitis

Internships

  • Weill Medical College of Cornell University

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Enjoying What he Does, Taking Care of Children and the Challenge

Hobbies / Sports

  • Swimming

Dr. Aaron M. Blum MD's Practice location

104 Fulton Avenue -
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
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New patients: 845-452-1700, 845-343-1881
Fax: 845-452-1752, 845-343-3003

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