Michael
Blum, MD is a cardiologist who specializes
in the care of patients with congestive heart failure, valvular heart
disease and preventative cardiology. He is dedicated to the early
detection of heart disease and prevention through a heart-healthy
lifestyle that includes diet, exercise and stress reduction. In addition,
Blum applies his expertise in technology to health care as the medical
director of Information Technology at UCSF Medical Center. He has
a special research interest in clinical decision support technology
and its impact on the quality and cost of patient care.
Blum earned a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.
He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, followed
by a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Yale University School
of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and
a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American
College of Cardiology, American Medical Informatics Association and Association
of Medical Directors of Information Systems. He is the recipient of numerous
honors and awards, such as the AMDIS Award for Excellence and Achievement
in Advancement of Clinical Information Systems. Blum is an associate
clinical professor of medicine in Internal Medicine at UCSF.
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