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Yossef C. Blum, MD

Joint Replacement
Languages
English, Hebrew, Spanish
Gender
Male
Primary Location
The Center for Orthopaedic Specialties
1250 Waters Place
10th Floor
Bronx, New York 10461
Directions
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Phone
(718) 920-2060

About

Yossef Blum, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focus in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, as well the nonsurgical management of hip and knee arthritis. He specializes in less-invasive techniques, blood conserving options, advanced pain management, custom joint replacement, and partial knee replacement. Dr. Blum currently serves as Assistant Clinical Director of the Joint Replacement Center.

Dr. Blum received his B.A. at Yeshiva University, where he was class valedictorian. Dr. Blum received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore and a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery with a focus on knee and hip replacement.

In addition to presenting his findings at national meetings, Dr. Blum has authored several papers and chapters on his specialty. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a fellow member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and a member of the Eastern Orthopedic Association (EOA). He speaks Spanish and Hebrew fluently.

Credentials

Education & Training

Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center
Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery

Expertise

Focus

Clinical Focus
Nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis, adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacements, revision hip and knee replacements, unicompartmental knee replacement, blood-conserving surgical options, hip resurfacing, dysplasia, periprosthetic fractures, custom knee replacement
Research Focus
Adult hip and knee reconstruction, nonsurgical treatment of knee and hip arthritis and other conditions affecting these joints

Specialties

  • Joint Replacement
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Accepted Insurance

Before any scheduled appointment, please verify with your insurer whether your provider participates in your health plan to avoid any confusion about your coverage.
  • 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • Amidacare
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Anthem BCBS Healthplus
  • ArchCare
  • CDPHP

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