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Dr. Lester Blair, MD
Pulmonary Disease*
Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Blair, MD is a Pulmonologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Blair, MD is a Pulmonologist in New York, NY.
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About Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Dr. Blair graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lester Blair, MD is a Pulmonologist in New York, NY and has 52 years experience. Dr. Blair has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Chronic Bronchiolitis, Mild Asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis and Mycobacterial Lung Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Blair's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blair also speaks Chinese. Dr. Blair is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Mild Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Mild Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Sarcoidosis
Acute Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiectasis
Long COVID Disorder
Acute Pharyngitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Asthma
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pleural Effusion
Emphysema
Pneumonitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Sleep Apnea
Pneumonia
Moderate Asthma
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Wheezing
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Chest Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Cancer
Cellulitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Scleroderma
Severe Asthma
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinusitis
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Breathing Treatment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Medication Management
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Smoking Cessation Treatment
Thoracentesis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Aetna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • CoreSource
  • VNS Choice
  • POMCO Group
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    Emblem Health
  • MagnaCare
  • HealthFirst
  • Cigna POS
    Cigna
    Cigna EPO
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
    Community Plan
    Compass
    United Healthcare EPO
    United Healthcare POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Fidelis Care
  • Amida Care
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • HealthPlus

Where Dr. Lester Blair, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
    170 William St, New York, NY 10038
  2. 2 Office
    156 William St Fl 6, New York, NY 10038

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Meet Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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FAQs About Dr. Blair's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Blair, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blair's profile.

Dr. Blair frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Chronic Bronchiolitis, Mild Asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis and Mycobacterial Lung Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Blair, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester Blair, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1974
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    1980
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Bellevue Hospital Center NY University
    1979
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Lester Blair, MD Practices

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Inova Loudoun Hospital

    44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

    5 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro, NJ

  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz, Red Bank, NJ

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

    170 William St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

    1980 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

    1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ

  • Monmouth Medical Center

    300 2nd Ave, Long Branch, NJ

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

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