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Dr. Richard Blum, MD

Dr. Richard Blum, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Richard Blum, MD is a cardiologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

550 Washington St Ste 641 San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 297-5070

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Blum is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Blum specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Blum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blum

4.3

3 ratings
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
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3 Star
33%
33%
2 Star
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1 Star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Blum, MD is a cardiologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Boston Medical Center|boston U-city Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Medstar-georgetown University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Fakhri M. Salem M.D. Inc.550 Washington St Ste 641 San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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