Dr. Alan Blum is a pulmonologist in Lynbrook. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Alan I. Blum is accepting new patients at this office.
(516) 593-9048
444 Merrick Road, Level 1, Lynbrook, NY 11563-2460
Dr. Alan Blum graduated from Other in 1977.
Dr. Blum has one office in New York where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Blum works with four doctors including Dr. Tessy Peter and Dr. Ciro Ciccarelli.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Blum may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Blum provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Blum may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Blum specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
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MD • 1977
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Blum, but only those who participate in Medicare.