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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
836 Ratings
357 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
836 Ratings
357 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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Addresses my concerns and explains my opinions.
Very nice. Comfortable and thorough.
Kept pushing into my injured knee.
Dr.Blackmer was excellent. Very professional, knowledgeable and attentive to my needs. Already had x-ray results before seeing me. Almost like visiting with a friend.
Easy to talk to. Provided excellent guidance to deal with my knee issues.
My first visit to the Orthopedic Group and Dr Blackmer I was scheduled with for my knee. I was very impressed and feel confident I will be coming here for all my orthopedic issues. The nursing staff was great along with the front office.
Wonderful doc who truly cares about patients! Good man
Very pleasant Clear, good communication Nice eye contact & smile I appreciated that he didn’t seem to push surgery immediately & that I can try gel shot first….
I saw the doctor today. He checked me out and referred me to physical therapy..
Very professional, explained the issues in terms I could easily understand and relate to. Gave me a reasonable diagnosis and laid out a treatment plan. He also apologized for the long wait and told me why it was necessary.