Dr. Richard Blau, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Hicksville, NY and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from University of Florida in 1979 and specializes in rheumatology.Read his story
Arthritis Institute Long Island
120 Bethpage Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 932-7777
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Blau performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
very high
more than 99% of peers
Hand Conditions
very high
more than 99% of peers
Arthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Blau's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Blau "Dr. Richard Blau is a board-certified rheumatologist, specializing in the diagnosis and the non-surgical treatment of illnesses that cause significant muscle or joint pain. He treats over 200 types of illnesses that affect the joints and muscles, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, and tendinitis. He also treat soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal system sports related soft tissue disorders. More than twenty years ago, he was among the first physicians to unlock the power of computerized medical records to help improve patient care. More recently, he became the first physician on the East Coast to bring Diagnostic Needle Arthroscopy to his private practice. This is an innovative, advanced technology that allows a physician to look directly into a patient's knee. He was also one of the first rheumatologists in New York to use miniaturized MRI onsite in the rheumatology office for the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. His experience has brought him to both the local and the national stage as a lecturer to physicians, physicians-in-training, and medical students on a variety of topics, including: the role of electronic medical records (EHR) in the private medical office, computerization of the medical office, and the future of private practice medicine. He has also lectured on innovations in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis. Dr. Blau is the medical director and founder of The Arthritis Institute of Long Island. The is staffed by dedicated professionals and is a full-service diagnostic private practice located in Hicksville, New York. The Institute has a CLIA accredited onsite laboratory, MRI, X-ray, osteoporosis DEXA scanner, and infusion center. The recent addition of a state-of-the-art, portable GE LOGIQ e musculoskeletal ultrasound now allows immediate evaluation of many joint and muscle problems. He is the author of many self-help articles, and along with renowned health writer E. A. Tremblay, co-authored the best-selling arthritis self-help book, Too Young to Feel Old – The Arthritis Doctor's 28-day Formula for Pain-Free Living."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Blau "The Arthritis Institute of Long Island is staffed by dedicated professionals and is a full-service diagnostic private practice located in Hicksville, New York. The Institute has a CLIA accredited onsite laboratory, MRI, X-ray, osteoporosis DEXA scanner, and infusion center. The recent addition of a state-of-the-art, portable GE LOGIQ e musculoskeletal ultrasound now allows immediate evaluation of many joint and muscle problems."
1 Specialties
- Rheumatology
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- RheumatologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
74 Conditions Treated
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arteritis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Ankle
- Arthritis of the Finger
- Arthritis of the Foot
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Midfoot
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Toe
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Vasculitis
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Climacteric Arthropathy
- Crystal Arthropathy
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Elbow Bursitis
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Felty's Syndrome
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Bursitis
- Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
- Joint Disorders
- Joint Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Disorders
- Lupus
- Lymphocytic Vasculitis
- Monoarthropathy
- Necrotizing Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Neuropathic Arthropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Osteoarthritis of Elbow
- Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Polyarteritis
- Polyarthropathy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Vasculitis
- Seronegative Arthritis
- Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spondylarthropathy
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Vasculitis
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18 Procedures
- Arterial Doppler Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Biological Therapy
- Bursa Injection
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Infusion Therapy
- Injection of Tendon
- IV Therapy
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Soft Tissue Injections
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- X-Ray
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Florida, GainesvilleUndergraduate School | Graduated 1974
- University of FloridaMedical School | Graduated 1979
- LA Co USC Med CtrInternship Hospital | Completed 1980
- LAC USC Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 1982
- La Co-Usc Med CtrFellowship Hospital | Completed 1984
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Patient Comments (18)
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. My staff tries very hard to provide the highest level of care and personal attention. Had you personally contacted me, I am certain this would have been quickly resolved. Anonymous complaints are difficult to correct without knowing the specifics. Richard, please call my office and speak to me personally. I will happily investigate the matter and hopefully resolve the problem to your and your wife's satisfaction. My best wishes to you and your wife