PhilipBlazarMD

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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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.

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

PubMed

3 citations
Do Socioeconomic Factors Affect Symptom Duration and Disease Severity at Presentation for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Phillip Grisdela Jr, Christina Liu, Zina Model, Amy Steele, David Liu
Hand. 2025-03-01
1 citations
Patient-Perceived Outcomes of Recovery After Trigger Digit Release.
Philip E Blazar, Dafang Zhang, Jessica K Bryant, Kyra A Benavent, Caleb M Yeung
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2024-12-01
Trends in inpatient versus outpatient upper extremity fracture surgery from 2008 to 2021 and their implications for equitable access: a retrospective cohort study.
Clay B Beagles, Ian T Watkins, Aron Lechtig, Philip Blazar, Neal C Chen
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2024-12-01

Journal Articles

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

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 FracturesDecember 1st, 2020
Gestational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Found to Be Persistent in Women Post PregnancyMarch 12th, 2019
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