Top Docs 2012 Guide

Blume, Peter A.

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  • Podiatry

Essential Information

Address 508 Blake St.
New Haven, CT 6515
Phone203-397-0624
Website URL ctfootandanklesurgery.com

DR. PETER A. BLUME is a second-generation board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon who brings a rare combination of experience as a medical researcher and published academician to his patient-centered clinical practice in New Haven. A graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, he completed his residency in podiatric foot and ankle surgery at the Veterans Administration/Yale-New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in plastic reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle at Georgetown University Medical Center, and operates at Yale-New Haven. He holds clinical appointments in three specialties: orthopedics, anesthesia and surgery, and also teaches surgical residents as an assistant clinical professor at Yale. While his private practice treats all aspects of foot care, from deformities such as bunions and hammertoes to painful plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails, he is known for his expertise in diabetic limb preservation and diabetic foot and limb reconstruction.
Patients from throughout the Northeast seek out Dr. Blume, director of research for the North American Center for Limb Preservation, for his vast experience and knowledge addressing the concerns of diabetic patients. He has participated in 39 clinical trials on topics related to gene therapies for limb preservation and has presented new treatments and therapies for consideration to the FDA. He is also a specialist in external fixation, which involves the construction of metal cages around feet that have collapsed as a result of major trauma or diabetes mellitus. He lectures frequently at national and international symposiums on topics including diabetic foot and ankle disease as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. His research on these topics has been published in prestigious journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Diabetes Care, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Journal of Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Blume, who followed his father, Dr. James Blume, into the podiatric medicine practice the latter established 57 years ago, is also honored to practice with his colleague, Dr. Farlyn Charlot-Hicks. Despite the demands of their busy practice, Dr. Blume says, “I strive to give my patients with complex cases 100 percent of my care and attention.”

Additional Information

Practice: Affiliated Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Medical School: New York College of PodiatrIc Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Yale-New Haven Hospital
Hospital of Saint Raphael

Organizations: American Podiatric Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

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Mar 22, 2012 10:23 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I'm glad to see no. 7 is Dr Cohen. In my opinion he's no 1 but I have no way of judging the top 6. He operated on me in 2001 because I was high risk of getting colon cancer it was felt. I'm still here 11 years later doc! I'm fine w/respect to the surgery but do have an issue with a lumbar bone out of place and am dealing w/that now. Things are much better since I had the two Epidural shots. I get the third tommorow. You go Dr. Cohen!
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Mar 22, 2012 05:22 pm
 Posted by  amywhitlock5

Congrats to pediatrican Dr. Avni-Singer! He has been a life saver with my kids. He goes above and beyond for my family!

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Mar 23, 2012 05:50 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had a breast reduction last year, Dr. Smith performed the surgery. I am so happy with the results he is a great physician and surgeon he takes the extra time to ask you what your expectations are and is also very open about what to expect after surgery.

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Mar 24, 2012 09:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had three babies delivered by dr. ronika choudhary in last 6 yrs. she is the best. i also had botox treatment done by her six months ago and it was faboulous. my husband and i love her. she truly cares for her patient and their well being.

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Mar 25, 2012 11:10 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

KUDOS to dr. Petashnick, who will always be number one in my eyes ( yes - eyes is the field!) even if he wasn't written up in this prestigious magazine...

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Mar 27, 2012 01:36 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Congratulations Dr. Skudlarska! Your recognition is well deserved!

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Mar 28, 2012 06:58 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Of course Dr. Petashnick! He is the most helpful, and the most friendly ophthalmologist in all of CT! He's number one!!! I tell everyone I know to go see him...Thank you Connecticut magazine!

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Apr 8, 2012 08:45 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr. Gary Price has gone above and beyond his call of duty . I have had several procedures done by him and wouldn't think of going to anyone else. He has done a complete face lift on me. Several laser treatments and a couple of touch up mini lifts. I'm considering having liposuction by him. If anyone out there is considering cosmetic work done you should definitely have a consultation with Gary Price.
A grateful and satisfied patient

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Apr 19, 2012 03:12 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr Gerstenhaber is the BEST Pulmonary
Doctor in the New Haven area. He is extremely smart and knows more than his specialty.
He is kind and compassionate and has a wonderful way of appropriately infusing humor into what can be
a tense situation...
I commend him for his tremendous work ethic and feel so grateful that he cared for each of my parents and now myself.
I can only say thank you for always being so available to us.

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Apr 30, 2012 06:15 am
 Posted by  dianeen

Dr. Neil Floch and the staff of Fairfield County Bariatrics have afforded me a second chance for a more active and healthier life. In June of 2011 at 68 yrs old Dr. Neil performed RNY Gastric Bypass at Norwalk Hospital and as of 10 mos post op I have lost 102 lbs and gain a second chance to enjoy life more fully. I left the hospital completely offm of the three type 2 diabetes meds I had been on for 12+ years. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Floch and Fairfield County Bariatrics and fully endorse the excellent level of care that I experienced both pre and post op and would urge anyone considering wls to them.

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