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Summary
Dr. Richard H. Blum is a cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric cardiology, with clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing congenital and acquired heart conditions in children. Dr. Blum earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at Tufts–New England Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered cardiovascular care for children.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Pediatrics
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 355-7737
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1988
University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia PaGraduated in 1988
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