Dr. Ralph J Blair M.D.
Hospitalist
330 Mount Auburn St Cambridge MA, 02138About
Dr. Ralph Blair is a hospitalist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Blair specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Blair manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Blair works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
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