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Joseph Blankush MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Benign Disease of the Esophagus
  • Benign Diseases of the Stomach / Duodenum
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • General Surgery
  • Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incision)

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2016
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2022
  • Fellowship in Advanced GI, Bariatric and Minimally - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2023

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2022

Patient Comments

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Again, I was very happy with my DR.
June 19, 2026
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Superb doctor who listened and informed - excellent communication.
June 17, 2026
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He was excellent! Very kind, compassionate; very knowledgeable.
June 14, 2026
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First time in forever that a doctor took the time to listen and fully explain options and possibilities and the reasons for upcoming testing and considerations for various treatments. Excellent bedside manner too.
June 2, 2026
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He answered all my questions, was very honest about his answers, was helpful in giving me information, was very thorough
May 29, 2026
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Dr Blankush covered all my questions even before I could ask. He was great.
May 18, 2026
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First thing first Dr. Seemed very confident that he could find the cause to the issue
April 29, 2026
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The doctor was excellent in his knowledge and how he treated me. Very kind and understanding!'
April 28, 2026
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I am very pleased with my Dr and how he had already read my chart. I feel like we are on the same page on what steps to take going forward with my care. Very pleased
April 27, 2026
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