Dr. Michael Blankstein MD, FRCSC
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
192 Tilley Drive (4380c1) South Burlington VT, 05403About
Dr. Michael Blankstein is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in South Burlington, VT. Dr. Blankstein specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Blankstein tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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