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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Thoracic Oncology* Age 54
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD
3.7 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Oncology Specialist in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD
3.7 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Thoracic Oncology* Age 54
Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Oncology Specialist in Rochester, MN.
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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Oncology Specialist in Rochester, MN and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health in 1994 and completed a residency at Methodist Hospital,The.They currently practice at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Dr. Blackmon has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blackmon received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blackmon also speaks Spanish. Dr. Blackmon is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 MN - Cancer Surgery
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Experience and Background Check

Esophageal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Esophageal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mesothelioma
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Heller Myotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Thymectomy
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blackmon
3.7
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 27, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything! Her staff is great! I wouldn’t ever see anyone else. I feel she has saved my life!
— Feb 27, 2024
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • To deliver timely, patient-directed, evidence-based health care to patients with disease in the chest. I focus on lung and other thoracic tumors, esophageal cancer, and minimally invasive resections.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a thoracic oncology specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health in 1994. She specializes in Thoracic Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital,The
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center,The
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blackmon's profile.

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester.

Yes, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Blackmon has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN

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