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Dr. Richard Harris Blau, MD

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
The Arthritis Institute Of Long Island 120 Bethpage Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 932-7777

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Brief Intro

Dr. Richard Blau is a board-certified rheumatologist, specializing in the diagnosis and the non-surgical treatment of illnesses that cause significant muscle or joint pain. He treats over 200 types of illnesses that affect the joints and muscles, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, and tendinitis. He also treat soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal system sports related soft tissue disorders. More than twenty years ago, he was among the first physicians to unlock the power of computerized medical records to help improve patient care. More recently, he became the first physician on the East Coast to bring Diagnostic Needle Arthroscopy to his private practice. This is an innovative, advanced technology that allows a physician to look directly into a patient's knee. He was also one of the first rheumatologists in New York to use miniaturized MRI onsite in the rheumatology office for the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. His experience has brought him to both the local and the national stage as a lecturer to physicians, physicians-in-training, and medical students on a variety of topics, including: the role of electronic medical records (EHR) in the private medical office, computerization of the medical office, and the future of private practice medicine. He has also lectured on innovations in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis. Dr. Blau is the medical director and founder of The Arthritis Institute of Long Island. The is staffed by dedicated professionals and is a full-service diagnostic private practice located in Hicksville, New York. The Institute has a CLIA accredited onsite laboratory, and infusion center. The recent addition of a state-of-the-art, portable GE LOGIQ e musculoskeletal ultrasound now allows immediate evaluation of many joint and muscle problems. He is the author of many self-help articles, and along with renowned health writer E. A. Tremblay, co-authored the best-selling arthritis self-help book, Too Young to Feel Old â€“ The Arthritis Doctor's 28-day Formula for Pain-Free Living.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Lac Usc Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Florida College Of Medicine - 1979

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

The Arthritis Institute Of Long Island
120 Bethpage Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Rheumatology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Gout
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Insurance Accepted

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EmblemHealth
Medicare
MagnaCare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford

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