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Dr. Richard Blanks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD
4.7 (64 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA.
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Dr. Richard Blanks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA.

About

Dr. Blanks graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Massachusetts.Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Blanks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Foothill Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and UCI Health-Fountain Valley. Dr. Blanks has experience treating conditions like Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blanks received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times. Dr. Blanks' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blanks is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Bursitis
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Bursitis
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Bursitis
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
AC Joint Injury
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Fibular Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture
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Genu Valgum
Hand Conditions
Hip Sprain
Knee Disorders
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scoliosis
Shoulder Disorders
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Vivity-CA HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Net
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Humana
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8405 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 449-7645
  2. 2 Office
    947 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 125, Anaheim, CA 92805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 241-7000
  3. 3 Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
    17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 241-7000
  4. 4 Orange County Orthpaedic Specialists
    11190 Warner Ave Ste 300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 241-7000
  5. 5 Placentia-Linda Hospital
    1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 993-2000

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Brown University Affiliated Hospital
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Massachusetts
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is affiliated with Foothill Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and UCI Health-Fountain Valley.

Yes, Dr. Richard Blanks, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Foothill Regional Medical Center

    14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

  • UCI Health-Fountain Valley

    17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA