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Philip Blazar

Orthopaedics

Philip Blazar, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

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

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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

  • Boston MagazineTop Doctor

    2017, 2019-2025 (8 years)

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hand & Upper Extremity

Conditions & Treatments

Hand & Upper ExtremityCarpal Tunnel & Nerve CompressionWrist & Hand FracturesTendon & Soft Tissue RepairElbow Disorders

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