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Dr. Blackwell is caring. He educates one on what is happening with your body. He enables you to be part of the healing team.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I absolutely LOVE Dr.Blackwell. He is so patient and kind. He communicated every detail to me prior to surgery and made sure I understood everything and answered any questions my husband and I may had. He is really great at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone needing surgery in his practice ❤️
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very concerned about my well being.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent visit. Explained all options, answered all questions. Extremely personable.Will recommend to others.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
RB is the BEST!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Blackwell is still the best. Years ago he successfully took care of a hand issue I had years ago so there was no doubt who I would be going to for my current hand issue. He explains things very well and even drew diagrams on paper to help me understand the problems with my hand and his treatment plan. He took care of my trigger finger and ganglion cyst all in one visit. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone having hand issues.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor. Fast and efficient! Good bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Informative and took time to explain all options with me. He did not come across as though he needed to rush onto the next patient and I really appreciated this!
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Great doctor! Very personable and informative! I’m very happy with his treatment!
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Super nice and easy to talk too. Made me feel like he really cared about my health
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
Dr. Blackwell is caring. He educates one on what is happening with your body. He enables you to be part of the healing team.
I absolutely LOVE Dr.Blackwell. He is so patient and kind. He communicated every detail to me prior to surgery and made sure I understood everything and answered any questions my husband and I may had. He is really great at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone needing surgery in his practice ❤️
Very concerned about my well being.
Excellent visit. Explained all options, answered all questions. Extremely personable.Will recommend to others.
RB is the BEST!
Dr. Blackwell is still the best. Years ago he successfully took care of a hand issue I had years ago so there was no doubt who I would be going to for my current hand issue. He explains things very well and even drew diagrams on paper to help me understand the problems with my hand and his treatment plan. He took care of my trigger finger and ganglion cyst all in one visit. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone having hand issues.
Great doctor. Fast and efficient! Good bedside manner.
Informative and took time to explain all options with me. He did not come across as though he needed to rush onto the next patient and I really appreciated this!
Great doctor! Very personable and informative! I’m very happy with his treatment!
Super nice and easy to talk too. Made me feel like he really cared about my health