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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Thoracic Oncology*
3.7 (23)
Map Pin Small Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Oncology Specialist in Rochester, MN. They specialize in Thoracic Oncology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Dr. Blackmon, completed a residency at Methodist Hospital,The. Patients rated Dr. Blackmon an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Blackmon works at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota in Rochester, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Esophageal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

Dr. Blackmon's Office Locations

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    MN - Cancer Surgery
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 721-6370

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Mesothelioma
Myasthenia Gravis
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Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
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Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
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    About Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1952347965
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center,The
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Methodist Hospital,The
    Residency
    Internship
    • Atlanta Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Blackmon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Blackmon works at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota in Rochester, MN. View the full address on Dr. Blackmon’s profile.

    Dr. Blackmon has seen patients for Esophageal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blackmon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Blackmon. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blackmon.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Blackmon, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Blackmon 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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