About
Susan Blum, MD, MPH founded Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York in 2011 and serves as its Medical Director. She holds board certification in Preventive Medicine and carries additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Blum serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical focus spans autoimmune conditions, immune system health, arthritis, and chronic disease prevention.
Dr. Blum authored two best-selling books: The Immune System Recovery Plan (Scribner, 2013) and Healing Arthritis (Scribner, 2017). C. She also holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's True Health Initiative. Outside the clinic, she lives in Armonk, NY with her husband and three grown sons and starts each day with a 20-minute meditation, a green smoothie, and a walk with her dog Trixie.
Education & Training
Additional Training
MPH; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blum right for?
Dr. Blum works well with patients managing autoimmune conditions, arthritis, or complex chronic disease. She suits patients who want a root-cause investigation rather than symptom-by-symptom treatment. Adults focused on immune health and long-term disease prevention will find her approach well matched to their goals. Her background in preventive and integrative medicine makes her a strong fit for patients seeking a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blum focuses on autoimmune conditions, immune system health, arthritis, and chronic disease prevention. She applies a root-cause framework to identify underlying drivers of illness rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Blum holds board certification in Preventive Medicine. She also carries certifications in Functional Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Blum serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Blum authored two best-selling books. The Immune System Recovery Plan published in 2013 and Healing Arthritis published in 2017, both through Scribner.
Dr. Blum uses a functional and integrative medicine framework. She investigates the underlying causes of chronic illness rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Her work draws on preventive medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle as core therapeutic tools.
Dr. Blum has spent nearly two decades focused on treating, healing, and preventing chronic disease. She founded Blum Center for Health in 2011 to deliver this approach in a dedicated clinical setting.
Yes. Dr. Blum sees telemedicine patients in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida. In-person appointments are available at the Rye Brook, New York location.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026