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Dr. Michael Blam, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Michael Blam, MD
2.5 (2 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Downey, CA
Dr. Michael Blam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, CA.
Dr. Michael Blam, MD
2.5 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Blam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Michael Blam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, CA.

About Dr. Michael Blam, MD

Dr. Blam graduated from Washington University. Dr. Michael Blam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Blam has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blam received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Blam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Blam is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Hemorrhoids
Anal or Rectal Pain
Cirrhosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Anemia
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Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Abdominal Pain
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Dysphagia
Gastroptosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dehydration
Acute Gastritis
Endoscopy
Hepatitis C
Duodenal Polypectomy
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Intestinal Obstruction
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
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Esophageal Varices
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Gallstones
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Diarrhea
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Viral Enteritis
Ascites
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Ileus
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Gastric Ulcer
Colorectal Polyp
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Duodenitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Basic HMO
  • Marketplace CA
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Advantage HMO
    Select HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Trio ACO HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Tandem PPO
  • SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO

Where Dr. Michael Blam, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Gastro-Digestive Medical Group
    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 308, Downey, CA 90241
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 862-3656
  2. 2 Gastro-Digestive Medical Group
    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 5, Lynwood, CA 90262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 632-0906

What Patients Say

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Patient Reviews
May 23, 2025
Very, very poor attitude. I’m going to see if I can see another doc. He lacks personality and is very condescending. Why on earth has this person chosen a profession where people skills are important. Reaching the Lynwood office by phone is a complete joke.
Ms Smith — May 23, 2025
Jul 25, 2024
I have had 2 Colonoscopies with Dr. Blam. He was professional and communicated well
Paul Mcclain — Jul 25, 2024
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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Blam's Practice

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

Dr. Blam frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Blam, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, PIH Health Downey Hospital and Lakewood Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Blam, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Washington University
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Blam, MD Practices

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA

  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA

  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, Lakewood, CA

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