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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
4.9
599 Ratings
264 Comments
Dr. Robert Blackwell is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand.
4.9
599 Ratings
264 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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He was very thorough and took into consideration my level of education with his explanations.
I was very impressed with Dr. Blackwell. Although he's a bit puzzled at what's going on with my finger, he's taking steps to figure it out. Adjectives to describe him are kind, gentle, extremely knowledgeable, and very honest.
Love him & his staff!
Great staff
Awesome doctor . Great surgeon . Always explains the situation.
Wonderful personality explains everything in detail answers questions quickly. Would recommend him in a heart beat.
I love him he so sweet and patient understandable and funny but he care alot
I had a very pleasant visit and Dr. Blackwell is super nice, smart, and to the point.
I see Dr Blackwell for trigger thumb. This weekend I fell and injured my shoulder. It's excruciating just to breath or cough. I can't lay down because it hurts so bad. Needless to say, I haven't been able to rest. I went to Ortho GA'surgent care last night in hopes they could give me a steroid shot or something. I also told them that my thumb was bothering me. They did xrays of my shoulder. They said they could get me an appointment for the next day at 1315. I got there and Dr Blackwell came in . I thought he was going to treat my thumb and that a shoulder specialist would come inknext. Dr Blackwell said I am not a shoulder Doctor I'm a hand doctor. He kept saying that while he was doing my thumb injection. He said he wanted to stay in his lane. I said I wouldn't want someone who doesn't specialize in shoulders injecting mine. I was asking him what should I do next and he said " I can't treat your shoulder. I never asked him to. He said yes you did. So rude especially when u are h
Dr. Blackwell is outstanding. He dedicates time to explaining things clearly, ensuring his patients comprehend and know what to anticipate. His consistent smile and the way he makes you feel like a priority are truly comforting.