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Michael Blackmer, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
Orthopedics: Hip, Knee and Shoulder Joint Replacement Specialist
Foley, Fairhope
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
801 Ratings
336 Comments
Dr. Michael Blackmer enjoys treating general orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries, and all aspects of fracture care. In addition, he has received extensive training in all areas of joint replacement surgery. He has a special interest in optimizing the patient outcome and experience with a customized treatment plan.
4.9
801 Ratings
336 Comments
Dr. Michael Blackmer enjoys treating general orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries, and all aspects of fracture care. In addition, he has received extensive training in all areas of joint replacement surgery. He has a special interest in optimizing the patient outcome and experience with a customized treatment plan.
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Dr. Michael J. Blackmer, a fellowship trained joint replacement specialist, received his bachelor of science in biomedical sciences and Master of Medical Science from the University of South Florida. He completed his medical education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency at Michigan State University, and completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction from the University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedics.
Dr. Blackmer enjoys treating general orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries, and all aspects of fracture care. In addition, he has received extensive training in all areas of joint replacement surgery. He has a special interest in optimizing the patient outcome and experience with a customized treatment plan. This includes using the most advanced technology available for rapid recovery, computer and robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive and muscle sparing techniques, direct anterior approach hip replacement, as well as complex revision surgery.
Dr. Blackmer was born and raised on the Gulf coast of Florida. He and his wife, Kristen, are raising three boys Jaxon, Colton, and Brooks. He has volunteered his time with the MIVO Foundation to provide orthopedic care to the people of Haiti. He enjoys fishing, golfing, and coaching the boys’ sports. The Blackmer family are proud to call Baldwin county Alabama their home.
He is practicing in our Fairhope and Foley offices.
Dr. Blackmer specializes in:
- Reconstructive orthopaedics of the hip, knee, and shoulder
- Minimally invasive techniques including anterior approach to total hip replacement
- Robotic-assisted surgery and computer navigation
- Partial and total knee replacement
- Complex reconstruction and revision of total joint replacement
Medical Degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Michigan State University/McLaren Greater Lansing with additional training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York, PA
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction, University of Chicago Department of Orthopedics, Chicago, IL
Affiliations
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
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Dr. Blackmer recently performed a total reverse shoulder replacement and did an excellent job. I am very well pleased with my outcome and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an orthopedic surgeon
Very nice.
Treated well by Dr, he was open and honest. Ordered tests in a timely manner. Would recommend him for an ortho doctor. Staff was nice and helpful. I would see him again if I was living in Gulf shores but I am from another state.
Super great doctor! So patient, kind, listens, caring, etc. I could go on a very long time raving about him. I'm so happy to have him be my ortho doctor.
Fantastic doctor. Listens to patient issues and gets to the root cause. Explains pros & cons of surgery; gives patient options. No sugar-coating.
Great doctor. Just needs to do better at being on time. Everyone has schedules.
Very thorough and always explains in detail!
My initial appointment, he checked cause of hip pain/discomfort and I feel encouraged he will diagnose when results are in of prompt testing and decide a plan of treatment. I would highly recommend him.
The waiting room was packed. Hot and people were coughing. The check in data machines were dirty. Hand Sataizer
Very nice and very thorough. Did total knee replacement. Today he released me and said the knee was doing excellent. Thank you Dr. Blackmer