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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
Dr. Blanks is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
947 S Anaheim Blvd. Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92805
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Blanks 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. Richard H. Blanks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Blanks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Blanks by calling their office at 714-241-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard H. Blanks a top-rated expert for Bursitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard H. Blanks is classified as an Advanced expert for Bursitis, 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. Richard H. Blanks specialize in?
While Dr. Richard H. Blanks is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard H. Blanks accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard H. Blanks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-241-7000 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
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Blanks isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Blanks isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Blanks isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Blanks isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Blanks isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Ganglion CystDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteochondromaDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Blanks isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.