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Dr. Karl Blum, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
4.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Toms River, NJ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karl Blum, MD

Dr. Karl Blum, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Community Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Blum an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Blum works at Practice in Toms River, NJ with other offices in Old Bridge, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Blum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ocean Spine and Adult Joint Reconstruction
    530 Lakehurst Rd Ste 101, Toms River, NJ 08755 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 349-8454
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 18:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 18:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    2 Hospital Plz Ste 310, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 349-8454
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00

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  • Community Medical Center

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Joint Pain
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Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Miner's Knee
Spondylolisthesis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1154361285
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Karl Blum, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Blum is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Blum accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Blum has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Blum has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Blum. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blum.

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