Philip Blazar MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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75 Francis St# BrighamBoston, MA 02115
Phone+1 617-732-8550
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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 SystemFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
KY State Medical License 1997 - 2002
PA State Medical License 1993 - 1998
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Clinical Trials
- Needle-Free Injection of Lidocaine for Local Anesthesia Prior to Trigger Digit Injection Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Risk Factors for Failure of Nonsurgical Management of Ulnar Shaft Fractures.Carew C Giberson-Chen, Cassandra M Chruscielski, Dafang Zhang, Philip E Blazar, Brandon Earp
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2025-04-01 - Development of an Amyloidosis Risk Score for Positive Tenosynovial Biopsy at Carpal Tunnel Release.Dafang Zhang, Brandon E Earp, Kyra A Benavent, Yuchiao Chang, Sarah Cuddy
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2025-03-07 - Are PROMIS and Legacy Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Correlated for Patients Undergoing Carpal Tunnel Release?Leah Demetri, Philip Blazar, Brandon E Earp, Dafang Zhang
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Patient Self‐Reported Utility of Hand Surgery Online Patient Education MaterialsBrandon E Earp, Heather J Roberts, Philip Blazar, Musculoskeletal Care
Press Mentions
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- Join now to see all
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