My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Richard Bloom, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
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Professional
Background
I joined the Department of Surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara in 1992.
I graduated from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. I completed my internship and residency training at the Stanford University Hospital. Following my training, I joined the faculty of the Stanford University Department of Surgery until 1989. I then went on to complete Fellowship training in thoracic surgery at the University of Toronto in Ontario (Toronto General Hospital).
Roles and Responsibilities
The Surgery Department of Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara is an affiliated institution of the Stanford University School of Medicine and its Surgical Residency Program. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Credentials
| Medical Education | Harvard University Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA |
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| Internship | Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA |
| Residency | Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA |
| Residency | University of Toronto, Toronto |
| Board certification | Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
| Board certification | Surgery, American Board of Surgery |
Awards
- I was the recipient of a Young Investigator Award through the American Lung Association for work on acute lung injury and diseases of the respiratory system.
- I received teaching awards from the Stanford surgical program as well as the Silverscope service award from Kaiser Permanente.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Member of American College of Chest Physicians
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