Ralph S Blume, MD

Specialties:
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine

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Overview

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".

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

Gender

Male

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New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-5512

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Location(s)

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue

New York, NY 10032



Phone: (212) 305-5512


Fax: (212) 342-3462



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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Fellowship: 1970 Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Board Certifications

Rheumatology
Internal Medicine



America's Top Doctor


NY Top Doctor

Research

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov