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Dr. Benjamin Blair, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (15)
Map Pin Small Pocatello, ID
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Blair, MD

Dr. Benjamin Blair, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Pocatello, ID. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Portneuf Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Blair an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Blair works at Practice in Pocatello, ID. They frequently treat conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Blair's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Anthony Joseph MD Inc.
    2240 E Center St, Pocatello, ID 83201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 233-2100
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Portneuf Medical Center
    777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 239-1000
  3. 3
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    333 N 18th Ave Ste D1, Pocatello, ID 83201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 233-2100

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  • Portneuf Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Tibial Fracture
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Arthrocentesis
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
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    3.9
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851478192
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Benjamin Blair, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Blair is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Blair has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Blair has seen patients for Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blair on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Blair. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blair.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Blair, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Blair appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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