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Dr. John Blair, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Dr. John Blair, MD
4.3 (125 Ratings)
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Dr. John Blair, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. John Blair, MD
4.3 (125 Ratings)
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Dr. John Blair, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. John Blair, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. John Blair, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago in 1989 and completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Medical Center.They currently practice at Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Blair has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blair received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 125 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Blair is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
    1724 West Union Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405

Experience and Background Check

Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Fracture Care
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blair
4.3
Based on 125 Reviews
5 Stars (93)
4 Stars (10)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (18)

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Apr 06, 2024
I have had two lower back surgeries and DR. Blair has done both and with great results. He will go out of his way to help you however you are in need.
DJ Dougherty — Apr 06, 2024
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Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. John Blair, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Tacoma, WA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1989. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Ucsd Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Blair offer an online patient portal?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Blair, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blair's profile.

Dr. Blair frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Blair, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Blair, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Blair has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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