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Lester Blair, MD, Pulmonology, New York, NY

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Pulmonology New York, NY

Retired Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

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  • Office

    Retired
    New York, NY 10065

Summary

  • Dr. Lester Blair is a retired pulmonologist in New York, NY and was affiliated with hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1977 - 1979
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Palliative Care 
    NY Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital - 2/26/2018
  • Seeking A Cure: Racial Disparities in Health Care 
    David Rogers Health Policy Colloquium at Weill-Cornell Medical College - 9/4/2013

Press Mentions

  • She had been coughing for 2 years.  The cause was a surprise
    She had been coughing for 2 years. The cause was a surpriseMay 16th, 2024

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