
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 clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.
Dr. Blansfield is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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.
LVH Surgical Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ocuin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) . Dr. Ocuin is currently accepting new patients.
LVH Surgical Oncology-1240 Cedar Crest
Aaron Blackham is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blackham is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Blackham is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) . Dr. Blackham is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Surgical Oncology
Neda Amini, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in surgical oncology. She cares for people with cancers of the stomach, adrenal glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and appendix. She also cares for patients with melanoma and metastatic disease, including liver and peritoneal metastases and rare tumors such as neuroendocrine tumor and GIST. She performs open and minimally invasive (robotic) surgery.|Dr. Amini earned her medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She followed that with a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She finished her fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, NY.|She is an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons and the International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association. She is actively involved in clinical trials and innovations related to cancer care, including regional therapies. She is an accomplished presenter and publisher with over 60 peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Amini prioritizes meaningful patient connections and has a special interest in the human side of medicine.|Dr. Amini speaks English and Farsi. Dr. Amini is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Amini is currently accepting new patients.
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 Familial 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 Familial 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, 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.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Blansfield isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Blansfield isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- 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.
- PancreatectomyDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- SplenectomyDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Blansfield isAdvanced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part 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.
- Bone TumorDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- EndoscopyDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- GlucagonomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- InsulinomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Blansfield isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.


