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Dr. Richard Blanks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (64)
Map Pin Small Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Blanks, MD

Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Foothill Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Blanks, completed a residency at University of Massachusetts. Patients rated Dr. Blanks an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Blanks works at Platinum Orthopaedics in Fountain Valley, CA with other offices in Fresno, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Blanks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Novellus Research Sites Inc
    11190 Warner Ave Ste 300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 241-7000
  2. 2
    Office
    8405 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 449-7645

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Foothill Regional Medical Center
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
  • Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
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Bursitis
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
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Humerus Fracture
Knee Disorders
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Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Radiculopathy
Runner's Knee
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Patellar Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Richard Blanks, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1639125982
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Massachusetts
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brown University Affiliated Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • UC San Diego
    Undergraduate School

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    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Blanks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blanks.

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