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Robert Blackwell, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hands and Upper Extremities, Adult and Pediatric Fracture Care
Macon, Warner Robins
Most recent review: Sep 27, 2025
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4.9
940 Ratings
323 Comments
Dr. Robert Blackwell is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand.
4.9
940 Ratings
323 Comments
Dr. Robert Blackwell is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand.
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Dr. Robert Blackwell joined OrthoGeorgia in 2001 and specializes in Hand Surgery. He is a native of South Carolina and holds degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (BS-'84) and Bioengineering (MS-'91) from Clemson University. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from MUSC in Charleston ('95), then completely a five year Orthopaedic Residency at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga ('00). Subspecialty training in Surgery of the Hand was completed in San Antonio ('01) under the Fellowship direction of Dr. David P. Green.
The specialty of Hand Surgery incorporates expertise derived from many surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General, Plastics, Vascular and Neurosurgery - all employed to manage conditions affecting the Hand. Dr. Blackwell's clinical practice encompasses both acute and chronic conditions, arising from injury or aging, with an anatomic focus spanning from elbow to finger-tips. Although 50% of his clinical practice involves Hand Injuries (i.e., fractures and/or soft-tissue damage to skin, muscle, tendons, arteries or nerves), Dr. Blackwell routinely treats acquired conditions of the Hand, Wrist and/or Forearm which stem from tendonitis, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes, infections, vascular disease or tumors. Dr. Blackwell treats patients of all ages. Hand conditions arising from work are also managed.
Dr. Blackwell is Board Certified in Orthopaedics (ABOS) and holds subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand (CAQ). Professional membership and associations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Medical Association of Georgia, Georgia Orthopaedic Society, and Bibb County Medical Society. He is married with three children and enjoys spending time with family, creative design, building projects, automobiles, and music.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Hand & Upper Extremity: Surgical and non-surgical fracture care from the wrist to the fingers in children and adults, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, treatment of thumb basal joint and wrist & finger joint arthritis, treatment of Dupuytren’s with needle aponeurotomy, xiaflex or open surgery, microsurgery including nerve repair, and arthroscopic surgery of the wrist.
EDUCATION
Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand
Fellowship: Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at University of Texas at San Antonio
Residency: University of Tennessee/Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga
Medical Degree: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
Coliseum Northside Hospital
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
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Dr. Blackwell is an amazing doctor. He’s done two surgeries on me. He’s kept me very informed and took very good care of me.
Always kind and ask for your thoughts about your treatments.
Dr. Blackwell and staff were excellent. Courteous, knowledgeable, comfortable, and conversational are terms I use to describe their great service. Their routines are in place and done well. I liked how they gave attention to me. A+ experience.
Fabulous doctor!
Great doctor.
He's the absolute best!
He listens and communicates well. He is also experienced and knowledgeable on top of being and excellent surgeon!
Always friendly and helpful. Listens carefully to the patient and guides the patient through what he doing while verbally educating the patient! Very knowledgeable and makes the patient feel truly cared for and valued!!! Dr. Blackwell is most impressive!
Dr Blackwell is absolutely awesome!! He and Kim saw me on Monday morning after returning from Canada. I injured my wrist on Saturday and texted Kim. She got me right in for treatment. Dr Blackwell’s knowledge, kindness, attention to details and listening skills are superb. He and Kim are the best team and I am so thankful for them.
Very good experience.