
Overview
Because of a unique training and perspective in immunology, Dr. Blum is able to offer infusion services within his offices and offer treatment of immune related neurological disease. Dr. Blum graduated summa cum laude from Johns Hopkins University in 1982 and Baylor College of Medicine in 1986. He completed his Neurology specialty training at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Blum spent 6 months of his neurology residency training specifically in the technique of electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Post-residency, he did additional fellowship training in neuroimaging of the central nervous system (MRI, MRA, CT). Dr. Blum has remained involved in immunology, neurology, and neuromuscular research. See Dr. Blum's Practice Page – Patient Centered Neurology Telemedicine Visits Video visits are now available for new and existing patients through our Healow Patient Portal, generated by eClinical Works. To schedule a video visit, please call our office or send a message through the patient portal. A member of our staff will reach out to you directly with next steps.
Dr. Blum is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Memory Loss, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Seizures.
Dr. Blum is currently accepting new patients.
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915 Gessner Rd, Suite 750, Houston, TX 77024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip S. Blum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip S. Blum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip S. Blum by calling their office at 713-333-6900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip S. Blum a top-rated expert for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip S. Blum is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Philip S. Blum specialize in?
While Dr. Philip S. Blum is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Memory Loss, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Philip S. Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip S. Blum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-333-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Memory LossDr. Blum isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Blum isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- SeizuresDr. Blum isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Blum isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Movement DisordersDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- AstrocytomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Brain TumorDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Brown-Sequard SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DermatomyositisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- DysarthriaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- GlioblastomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- HydrocephalusDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Kluver Bucy SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Kluver Bucy Syndrome.
- Lambert-Eaton SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- MeningiomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MigraineDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- NeuralgiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PolymyositisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- StrokeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subacute Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- VertigoDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.