About Edward Blumen, MD

Edward Blumen, MD, a family physician at Endeavor Health, has been practicing in downtown Evanston since 1976. He provides care to patients across generations, building long-term relationships that span decades and entire families. Dr. Blumen brings a thoughtful, balanced approach to healthcare—addressing both the physical and emotional needs of his patients—and strives to create a calm, supportive environment where patients feel comfortable and heard.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to continue practicing and making an impact the same way I have been since I started in downtown Evanston in 1976.

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Care philosophy

My goal is to provide care that is both personal and balanced. I aim to be an advocate for my patients, helping them navigate the emotional and physical aspects of health. I work to create a calm, face-to-face setting where patients can share openly, and I take the time to understand their lives beyond their symptoms.

Overview

  • Gender Male
Endeavor Health Medical Group
909 Davis St., Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60201-3664
Medical School
  • 1973
    Chicago Medical School/Finch University of Health
Residencies
  • 1976
    Family Medicine
    Cook County Hospital
Board certifications
  • 1976
    Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine
Reviews (113)
January 25, 2026
Dr. Blumen has been my care provider for 40 years or more. My family has always been impressed with his medical expertise and carefulPractice.
January 18, 2026
Dr. Blumen is 'sunsetting', for which I am both sad and glad. He is a health-care practitioner extraordinaire - it will be hard to fill his shoes.
January 18, 2026
I was able to get an appointment promptly to fit my needs. The doctor was thorough in the exam, asked questions, and carefully explained what I should do until my next appointment and the following weeks.
January 13, 2026
Dr Blumen is great
January 12, 2026
Dr. Blumen put my mind at ease. Very helpful with questions I had.Wonderful Dr.
January 7, 2026
Dr . Blumen has been an excellent doctor for me and my family for over 40 years.
January 3, 2026
Excellent experience
December 30, 2025
Thorough, considerate, and caring.
December 30, 2025
Dr. Blumen and his staff are caring, thorough and listen to the patient, always involving them in decision making.
December 29, 2025
Listen to my concerns sand addressed them adequately.
December 28, 2025
Dr.Blumen has always been very professional and attentive to my needs. I feel that he always has my made my physical and mental health to be a top priority and that has been very beneficial to me.
December 25, 2025
I found Dr. Bluumen to be very good at making me feel comfortable and well examined throughout visit.
December 24, 2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Blumen and the staff. Very Nice and friendly staff.
December 23, 2025
DR Blumen is an exceptional Care provider. His integrity and knowledge is always appreciated and comforting. I have complete trust and respect for him.
December 13, 2025
Very courteous and efficient.
December 12, 2025
Very nice, respectful and direct
December 8, 2025
It's been a wonderful and long relationship ... I'll miss Dr. Blumen when he retires.
December 6, 2025
Very empathic and communicative doctor. Keeps up with the latest medical research.
December 5, 2025
I've seen Dr. Blumen for over 40 years. His nurses are always very good.
November 29, 2025
He has been my long time primary physician, and seen me through major health crises, which are resolved. Glad to have had him all these years.
November 27, 2025
Dr Edward A. Blumen has been my doctor for 25 years. He taken care of all my health issues.
November 25, 2025
You are always fantastic!!! You take your time and in detail everything that needs to be done
November 25, 2025
Dr. Blumen is an excellent Doctor!
November 23, 2025
I have been going to Dr. Blumen for over 42 years and I will be sad when he cuts his hours next year.Dr. Blumen is still a Great Dr.
November 19, 2025
Excellent
November 12, 2025
He cares, awesome experience
November 8, 2025
Excellent: highly professional and caring staff starring with Dr Edward Blumenthal aExcellent service for many years: Dr E.Blumen and his staff are highly professional and caring!!!
November 6, 2025
Dr Blumen is an excellent physician
November 2, 2025
He has a good grasp of my conditions longterm.
October 29, 2025
Great care with friendly service
October 24, 2025
Love doctor Blumen but he was 1:15 late. I know is is very thourough and good.
September 29, 2025
For over 20 years members of my family and I have been seen by the same by the care giver.He is great we need more care Provider like him.
September 29, 2025
Good visit with Dr Blumen although behind schedule. Discussed a number of topics.
September 22, 2025
Outstanding MD E. Blumen
September 18, 2025
My doctor and his staff is great
September 14, 2025
Everything went very smooth. Dr. Blumen is of course deeply experienced, friendly and a clear communicator.
September 14, 2025
It is Dr. Blumen who is essential to my health and well-being.
September 14, 2025
Personal and professional
September 13, 2025
All good! Very thorough!
September 8, 2025
Dr Blumen is thorough and caring and professional. After 50 years of practice in Evanston he clearly still enjoys his work and deeply cates for his patients.
September 8, 2025
I have known Dr. Blumen for a very long time and he always ensures I receive the highest quality of care and follow up. I trust him explicitly.
September 6, 2025
Dr. Blumen is very thorough. I really feel confidence in him.
September 6, 2025
Comfortable
September 1, 2025
Endeavor is doing an excellent job. Doctor's care is thoughtful and complete
August 30, 2025
Love Dr Blumen. So glad he is my doctor
August 30, 2025
Thank you for such excellent attention
August 29, 2025
We've had Dr. Blumen in our lives (my husband and daughters also) for our care for over 30 years and we have always received excellent attention and expert care. We are very grateful for this!
August 20, 2025
He is just awesome! Very knowledgeable, very kind and waste no time in attending to you
August 13, 2025
Dr. Blumen is dedicated to making sure hiI get the best care possible and communicates at all times about my health issues ensuring all's going as good and that I'm doing as planned. This is why I continue to have him as my primary care physician 25 plus years later. His nurse assistant is very caring also.
August 12, 2025
Dr Blumen is the BEST! He is thorough and very professional. I know he has my health and my best interests as a priority during my appointment.
August 8, 2025
My Provider knows how to take care about their patients. His professionalism is top
August 6, 2025
Everyone from the front desk all the way to the doctor's office is fantastic they work well together
August 3, 2025
The staff and my primary doctor are excellent
August 2, 2025
Dr. Blumen is wonderful! Always so kind and down to earth.
August 1, 2025
Care provider was great, fantastic
July 31, 2025
Dr Blumen is always pleasant to talk to and insightful and trusted (based on past insights).
July 27, 2025
Dr. Edward A. Blumen has been my doctor for 25 years. He takes excellent care of me.
July 27, 2025
I am always grateful for Dr. Blumen's responsiveness and thoughtful care. And he has a good team working with him.
July 22, 2025
Its a really good group
July 18, 2025
He's an incredible doctor who does a thorough check up, not rushed
July 16, 2025
Dr. Blumen and his staff are all knowledgeable, efficient, very caring and attentive to detail. Thank you!!
July 13, 2025
Dr. Blumen has been my primary doc for 45 years.
July 9, 2025
Dr Blumen is great, he is the best doctor I have ever had.
July 7, 2025
Longtime doctor and reliable.
July 5, 2025
Dr. Blumen is an excellent care provider and I have been seeing him for decades. He listens well. He is calm and soft-spoken, and has a good sense of humor. He takes me seriously and goes above and beyond.
July 4, 2025
Dr. Blumen is thorough when we contacted his office about a possible lump under the breast we received information about having an appointment immediately!
July 2, 2025
Proper, timely and effective effective
June 28, 2025
Blumen is great.
June 27, 2025
Dr. Blumen has provided excellent medical care to me for more than 20 years. I could not ask for more in a doctor patient relationship. I recommend him without any reservations to anyone seeking a physician to trust with their healthcare.
June 24, 2025
Dr. Blumen has been my PCP since 1976. I am so glad he continues to practice. He is genuinely interested in my health and medical conditions.
June 22, 2025
Dr Blume is a treasure
June 7, 2025
Great service!
June 4, 2025
Dr Blumen is one terrific doctor. He cares about his patients that have been with him a long time!
June 3, 2025
I have been going to this Dr. For over 40 years.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Blumen has been excellent--thoughtful, caring, and professional-- during the 13 years he has been my doctor.
May 23, 2025
Dr. Blumen was kind, friendly, and straight forward. He took the time to discuss my concerns and did not rush through my session with him.
May 17, 2025
My Doctor s are great. They time to talk to me about and my health and my life.
May 17, 2025
Listens to any concerns I may have regarding my treatment.
May 17, 2025
I rate Dr. Blumen & staff 5 stars ACROSS THE BOARD. ENUF SAID!!
May 11, 2025
He is fine. Very low key.
May 11, 2025
Dr. Blumen is truly one of the most professional, caring and gifted doctors I have known. He is genuinely concerned about my health and general welfare. In addition, he is truly a great listener and he will try his best to accurately diagnose problem and provide the best treatment possible. Dr. Blumen loves his work and I truly believe that he will not disappoint you if you are under his care.
April 15, 2025
Dr Blumen is very knowledgeable and caring, with a great bedside manner.
April 10, 2025
Dr Blumen is the best. He is thorough and has an excellent, professional manner. I truly believes he cares about my health and well being
April 9, 2025
Dr. Blumen is great. He is very thorough and explains things well.
April 6, 2025
I was very pleased by the care I received By Dr. Blumenn and his stagg
April 2, 2025
Excellent care
April 1, 2025
Dr. Blumen took Care to explain all of my concerns
March 31, 2025
Dr. Blumen is a very good doctor.
March 25, 2025
Very good
March 23, 2025
Dr. Blumen spent the time needed to address my health concerns during my annual Medicare wellness visit. He is a good listener and follows through with tests or recommendations to address them.
March 22, 2025
Professional, caring, cautious, and thorough. I have been with Dr. Blumen about 35 years.
March 15, 2025
Outstanding!
March 13, 2025
Excellent
March 7, 2025
Dr. Edward A. Blumen has been my pcp for 25 years he knows what best for me including the best care possible.
March 5, 2025
Good.
March 1, 2025
Very knowledgeable, friendly, great doctor and supportive staff
March 1, 2025
Excellent!
February 28, 2025
Responsive, good listening,
February 26, 2025
I am very grateful for the care that I have received not only from Dr. Blumen but from the rest of your staff.
February 15, 2025
When I moved more than 1 hour away I decided to stay with Dr. Blumen because he does a great job.
February 7, 2025
Very easy process
February 4, 2025
I love Dr. Blumen. I appreciate his candor, demeanor, and bedside manner.
January 30, 2025
Dr. Blumen is an excellent physician. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and empathetic.
January 30, 2025
Dr. Blumen is outstanding. He goes out of his way to make sure that I'm comfortable and I'm cared for. I can't believe the aggravation he must be feeling when I tell him I need a referral please. He told me he'd give us referrals anytime we ask.
January 27, 2025
Dr. Blumen is caring and thorough.
January 26, 2025
Thorough, friendly, asked questions, was receptive to our questions. Liked him.
January 24, 2025
Very versatile good
January 16, 2025
This is how a medical practice should be run. Very professional.
January 15, 2025
Excellent care thank you Dr Blumen
January 10, 2025
Dr. Blumen is an exceptional family practitioner!
January 5, 2025
Dr Blumen is something who is knowledgeable, experienced, and truly cares about his patients.
January 4, 2025
Excellent
January 1, 2025
Dr. Blumenn was very nice to me
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