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Philip Blazar, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, MA

PhilipBlazarMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Boston, MA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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  • Office

    75 Francis St
    # Brigham
    Boston, MA 02115
    Phone+1 617-732-8550

Summary

  • Philip Blazar, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in Elbow and Hand Surgery. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School in 1991, followed by a residency and fellowship in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Blazar has expertise in treating conditions such as hand and wrist pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. His recent publications address topics in upper extremity fracture surgery, rheumatoid wrist care, and rural-urban disparities in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. He has also been involved in clinical trials focused on needle-free injections for anesthesia. Dr. Blazar was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1997 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 1998
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient Self‐Reported Utility of Hand Surgery Online Patient Education Materials  
    Brandon E Earp, Heather J Roberts, Philip Blazar, Musculoskeletal Care

Press Mentions

  • Impact of COVID-19 on Pulmonary Embolism Rates in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty
    Impact of COVID-19 on Pulmonary Embolism Rates in Patients Undergoing Total Joint ArthroplastyMay 29th, 2024
  • Modifiable Factors Associated with Chronic Pain 1 Year After Operative Management of Distal Radius Fractures
    Modifiable Factors Associated with Chronic Pain 1 Year After Operative Management of Distal Radius FracturesDecember 1st, 2020
  • Gestational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Found to Be Persistent in Women Post Pregnancy
    Gestational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Found to Be Persistent in Women Post PregnancyMarch 12th, 2019
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