Summary

Martha Blum, MD, PhD, is medical director of infection control and the antibiotic stewardship program at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Blum is board certified in infectious diseases and internal medicine. She received her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 2002 and subsequently completed her residency and fellowship in infectious diseases at UCLA Medical Center. She has a PhD in medical virology from The Rockefeller University. Dr. Blum was assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at UCLA from 2007 until she joined Peninsula Primary Care in 2014. She has received NIH research grants and published research articles on many viral infections including HIV, HTLV, SARS, and Hepatitis B and C viruses. She specializes in general infectious diseases and travel medicine. Dr. Blum provides consultations at the request of other physicians.

Quick Facts

  • 24 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Montage Medical Group, Ryan Ranch

2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Unit AMonterey, CA 93940

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Martha Lewis Blum

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr Martha Lewis Blum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Martha Lewis Blum has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2002

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Dr Martha Blum's office is located at 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Unit A, Monterey, CA, 93940.
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Dr Martha Blum speaks English.
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