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Dr. Richard Harris Blau, MD

RheumatologyInternal Medicine

OVERVIEW

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 – The Arthritis Doctor's 28-day Formula for Pain-Free Living.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Blau's Rating
59 Ratings
Patient Perspective
2.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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The Arthritis Institute Of Long Island
120 Bethpage Rd
Hicksville, NY, 11801
"I was very fortunate to become a patient of Dr. Blau. I was in terrible shape due to RA and could not take care of myself. The pain was debilitating both physically and emotionally. After extensive testing, Dr. Blau treated me with the immediate focus on alleviating my pain, and then a proposed long range treatment plan. I cannot explain how much I appreciate and admire Dr. Blau. I am pain free and my life is returning to normal. I am so thankful to Dr. Blau and his staff. They are competent, efficient, caring and encouraging."
  • July 29, 2020

LOCATIONS

120 Bethpage Rd
Hicksville, NY, 11801
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduated 1979
Residency
Lac Usc Medical Center

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (27)

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  • Aetna NYC Community Plan
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
  • Empire HMO Bronze Individual via Exchange
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Empire PPO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • UHC Compass HMO
  • MVP Preferred PPO
  • BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Empire HMO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • NSLIJ Careconnect
  • Empire Prism EPO Blue Priority
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