

Orthopaedics
Philip Blazar, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Philip E. Blazar, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, treating adult patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremities. He practices primarily at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, where he serves as an attending on the Hand and Upper Extremity Service. Dr. Blazar addresses a range of hand surgery needs, including traumatic injuries, degenerative conditions, and reconstructive procedures, as indicated by his board certi
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1991
- Univ Penn Med Ctr — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992-1996
- Univ Penn Med Ctr — Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 1996-1997
Peer Recognition
2017, 2019-2025 (8 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, French
Experience
35+ years in practice