Vivity-CA HMO
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
Age 58
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD
Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD works in Fountain Valley, CA as
They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993. Dr. Blanks completed a residency at University of Massachusetts. At present, Dr. Blanks has received an average rating of 4.7 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times.
They are affiliated with Foothill Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center.
Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments.
Dr. Blanks practices at Platinum Orthopaedics in Fountain Valley, CA and has additional offices in Fresno, CA.
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Trustworthy
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Friendly Staff
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Easy Scheduling
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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GEHA
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Novellus Research Sites Inc11190 Warner Ave Ste 300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Office8405 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720
Patient Satisfaction
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4.7
Based on 64 Reviews
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1 Star (5)
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About Me
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
1993
Internship
Internship
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Brown University Affiliated Hospital
1994
Residency
Residency Hospital
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University of Massachusetts
2000
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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The Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
2001
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Blanks accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Blanks' office to make an appointment.
Dr. Blanks accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Blanks accepts here.
Dr. Blanks' office is located at 11190 Warner Ave Ste 300 Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
Dr. Blanks has a star rating of 4.7/5 and has been reviewed 64 times.
Dr. Blanks has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist for 31 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- Foothill Regional Medical Center
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
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