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Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD
3.9 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD is a General Surgeon in Rincon, GA.
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Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Rincon, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD is a General Surgeon in Rincon, GA.

About

Dr. Blankenship graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD is a General Surgeon in Rincon, GA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Blankenship currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Candler Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah. Dr. Blankenship has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blankenship received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Blankenship's office accepts new patients. Dr. Blankenship is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Stimulator Implant
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Georgia HMO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Screven County Family Health Center LLC
    594 S Columbia Ave Ste 100, Rincon, GA 31326
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 826-4057
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Optim Metro Surgical
    5354 Reynolds St Ste 202, Savannah, GA 31405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 352-0920
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    10:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blankenship
3.9
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 15, 2023
He has a wonderful bedside manner, and has a great sense of humor! He always has time to listen to you and answer any questions or concerns!
— Apr 15, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Blankenship frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD is affiliated with Candler Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah.

Yes, Dr. Mark Blankenship, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah

    11705 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA