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Marissa A. Blum, MD, MS is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, specializing in Rheumatology. She practices at Temple Rheumatology with offices located at both the Main Campus (3401 N. Broad St., Outpatient Building, 4th Floor, Philadelphia) and Jeanes Campus (7500 Central Avenue, Philadelphia).
- Education: MD from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; MSHPR (Masters in Health Policy Research) from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Training: Rheumatology Fellowship at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Internal Medicine Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
- Memberships: American College of Rheumatology, American College of Physicians
Dr. Blum's research focuses on healthcare disparities, health economics, outcomes-based research, and medical decision making in rheumatology. Her clinical expertise spans rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, gout, cryoglobulins, osteoarthritis, Still's Disease, and women's health. She has maintained an impressive patient satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 199 patient reviews, with patients consistently praising her clear explanations, courtesy, respect, and thorough discussion of treatment options.
Her publication history demonstrates a strong research trajectory with emphasis on healthcare disparities in joint replacement, medication adherence for rheumatoid arthritis, and biologic therapies. The majority of her publications (2004-2013) reflect her dual expertise in rheumatology and health policy research, with several focusing on racial/ethnic disparities in treatment and outcomes.
- Phi Beta Kappa, Villanova University
- Harold Lamport Research Award, Johns Hopkins University
- Most Aequinimitas Intern Award, Johns Hopkins University
- Top Doctors, Rheumatology, Philadelphia magazine (2017-2020, 2024-2025)
As a highly rated physician with nearly 200 patient reviews, Dr. Blum maintains active clinical practice while contributing to rheumatology research. Her work bridges clinical care with health policy analysis, particularly examining how economic factors and demographic variables affect treatment access and outcomes for rheumatology patients.
