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Dr. Alfonso Arturo Blum, MD

Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
219 Health Network 4320 Fir St Unit 307, East Chicago, IN 46312

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Blum graduated from the Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1998. He works in East Chicago, IN and 2 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Blum is affiliated with Saint Catherine Hospital.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Chicago

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas - 1998

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

219 Health Network
4320 Fir St Unit 307, East Chicago, IN 46312
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Depressive Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Atherosclerosis
Osteoporosis
Constipation
Non-Toxic Goiter
Epilepsy
Otitis Media
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Hemolytic Anemia
Cirrhosis
Endometriosis
Ischemic Stroke
Plantar Fasciitis
Emphysema
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Conjunctivitis
Spinal Stenosis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Skin Rash
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Hypothyroidism
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Acute Bronchitis
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Hearing Loss
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Tinea Unguium
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Influenza
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Contact Dermatitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Septicemia
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Dementia
Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
Angina Pectoris
Inguinal Hernia
Labyrinthitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Diverticulitis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Chronic Bronchitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Alcohol Dependence
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Glaucoma
Cardiomyopathy
Esophagitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Bronchial Asthma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pneumonia
Bell's Palsy
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Bacterial Pneumonia
Sciatica
Schizophrenia
Hair Loss
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Osteomyelitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Anemia
Thyroiditis
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Obesity
Chronic Renal Disease
Heart Failure
Ischemic Heart Disease
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Hypertension (HTN)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Procedures Performed

Cardiac Stress Test
Physical Therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Blood transfusion
Sigmoidoscopy
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Sleep and EEG Testing
Venipuncture
Echocardiogram
Wound Care

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

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UnitedHealthcare
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
Home State Health Plan
Wellcare
Medicaid
Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Priority Health
Health Plan of Nevada
Meridian Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Cancer 18
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 23
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 28
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 36
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 42
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 37
Psychiatry 53
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 30
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16