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Dr. Howard B. Blumstein, MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(52)
315 Middle Country Rd Smithtown NY, 11787
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About

Dr. Howard Blumstein is a rheumatologist practicing in Smithtown, NY. Dr. Blumstein specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Blumstein treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD

University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 2000

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Pain

Dr. Howard B. Blumstein, MD's Practice location

Practice At 315 Middle Country Rd

315 Middle Country Rd -
Smithtown, NY 11787
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New patients: 631-360-7778
Fax: 631-979-1609

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Patient Experience with Dr. Blumstein


5.0

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Dr. Howard B. Blumstein, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 52 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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