Overview
Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Blansfield is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
27 Sandy Lane, Suite 270, Lewistown, PA 17044
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Blansfield has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph A. Blansfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Blansfield isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Blansfield isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- GastrectomyDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- MelanomaDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.