Richard Blanks
Experienced in Rhizarthrosis

Dr. Richard Blanks

Sports Medicine
OrthoWest
947 S Anaheim Blvd. Suite 125, 
Anaheim, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Rhizarthrosis
OrthoWest
947 S Anaheim Blvd. Suite 125, 
Anaheim, CA 
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Overview

Dr. Richard Blanks, MD, is a highly respected orthopaedist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in Anaheim and surrounding areas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center.

Dr. Blanks earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science. Throughout his extensive career, he has demonstrated expertise in treating various orthopaedic conditions, with a focus on knee joint injuries, knee arthroscopy, and rotator cuff injuries, among others.

As a patient-focused practitioner, Dr. Blanks accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare, ensuring accessibility to quality care for all patients.

Highly recommended by his patients, Dr. Richard Blanks is known for his compassionate bedside manner and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes. Whether you're seeking treatment for a sports injury or chronic joint condition, Dr. Blanks is here to help you achieve optimal musculoskeletal health.

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Richard Blanks today and experience the difference personalized orthopaedic care can make in your life!.

Dr. Blanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Hospital Affiliations
UCI Fountain Valley
Orange Coast Medical Center
Newport Surgical Center
MemorialCare Surgical Center At Orange Coast
La Veta Surgery Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OrthoWest
947 S Anaheim Blvd. Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92805
Call: 714-241-7000
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