Dr. Richard Blanks, MD
Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Blanks has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and West Anaheim Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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11190 Warner Ave Ste 300 Fountain Valley, CA 92708Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Blanks, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Blanks has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 2001University Of Massachusetts
Residency Hospital, 2000Brown University Affiliated Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1994Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Medical School, 1993Uc San Diego
Undergraduate School, 1989
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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