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Dr. James Blankenship, MD

Dr. James Blankenship, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Blankenship, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fayetteville, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

2793 E Millennium Dr Ste 1 Fayetteville, AR 72703

Make an Appointment

(479) 582-9025

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Blankenship specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Blankenship's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blankenship

3.0

43 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
44%
44%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry Hutchison – Mar 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Awesome doctor & staff – Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James – Sep 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Failed procedure – Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 31, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jul 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Michael hendrix – Jun 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jeremy Allen – Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jill in Fayetteville , AR – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lena boswell – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Henry Blasingame in Van Buren , AR – May 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Drizner in Berryville, AR – Jul 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
23 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elry Harrington in Conway, AR – May 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Blankenship, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fayetteville, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2793 E Millennium Dr Ste 1 Fayetteville, AR 72703
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

    603 N Progress Ave
    Siloam Springs, AR 72761

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

    620 N Main St
    Harrison, AR 72601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    21% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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