John M. Blair
Experienced in Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Dr. John M. Blair

Neurosurgery | Orthopedics
CommonSpirit Health
Proliance Surgeons
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
Gig Harbor, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Klippel-Feil Syndrome
CommonSpirit Health
Proliance Surgeons
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
Gig Harbor, WA 
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Overview

John M. Blair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialty in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery. Dr. Blair believes that his role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. A practicing surgeon since 1994, he has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery. He is also constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve his patients. He gives community lectures on new innovations in spinal care and is an active member of the Puget Sound Spine Interest Group, a local group that meets quarterly with guest speakers. He is also a member of an annual medical mission group. He and his wife have six children. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and currently helps out with his son’s local Boy Scouts troop.

Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Residency
University of California, San Diego, CA
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in WA
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spine Surgery
Fellowships
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Hospital Affiliations
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Call: 253-358-4002
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons
1724 W Union Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-830-5200
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 (2.4 miles away)
253-358-4002
Languages Spoken:
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