James B. Blankenship, MD

Michael hendrix 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Dr blankingship did ls4&ls5 surgery on me then put a rod in my back worse surgeon I’ve ever had he left a disc sitting on my nerves 4 years later I found a doctor name Joseph mcmordie in Texarkana tx he went behind doctor Blankenship terrible surgery and fix me I’m grateful for doctor mcmordie he came visit me everyday I was in hospital he takes pride in his worki wouldn’t recommend dr blank ship to no one he’s terrible I heard he was half blind 

Jeremy Allen 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

I received an L1S5 disc replacement and fusion in October 2019. The surgery was performed both from the front and back. After 4 months of recovery and a couple months of physical therapy I feel better than I have in the last 20 years. I can't say enough about how happy I am with Dr. Blankenship's work. The pre and post surgery office visits all felt rushed, but my questions and concerns were always addressed. I had a few off-hour calls during recovery that were always returned within an hour. I would definitely recommend Dr.... read more

Jill 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Dr Blankenship did back surgery on my husband nine months ago. He has healed wonderfully and his pain has reduced 50%. My husband did not have to quit smoking which was good since he has failed to quit smoking many times. Dr B has no time for office visits, In and out, in 10 minutes but he's an excellent surgeon. 

Lena boswell 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

He was supposedly my doctor since 2016, however, when my hospital sent him my CATscan and called for follow up, he would not call back, nor would his PA. (My hospital recommended a different doctor for me , dr Blankenship is arrogant, 

Henry Blasingame 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr. Blankship and Rhonda are so compassionate, well trained, and always professional. He has the best staff in office and at the hospital. I had surgery with virtabra fusion and have had some expected nerve pain at incision sight with scar tissue. The risk of pain from scar tissue was explained to me before surgery and I still would refer anyone to Dr Blankenship and his staff. My back pain levels have almost gone completely away. Best Dr & Staff ever. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Would not recommend him to my worst enemy. He did a back surgery on my family member a year ago and didn't do a good job. He had to have surgery again 3 weeks ago and was still in unimaginable pain. 3 days ago he had to have surgery on his back AGAIN to repair the damages Blankenship caused from 3 weeks ago. This doctor left on vacation the very next day while he is in ICU fighting for his life. He has no back up doctor & no doctor will work or see him. Recommend finding a different surgeon. 

Barbara Drizner 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

It's been six months since my wife's spinal fusion (Nuvasive® XLIF) with Doctor Blaneinship and the Physicians Specialty Hospital, all went smoothly and my wife is back to her old self. Doctor Blankenship and his staff were most professional and still friendly and approachable with our questions and concerns, even through the recovery. The Physicians Specialty Hospital was far above anything we could have expected or hoped for, great food and an abundance of caring and attentive staff. 

Elry Harrington 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

After extensive Internet study concerning my diagnosis and visits with surgeons from Dallas, TX to Pittsburg, PA, I decided my best option was to go with the plan offered to me by Dr. James Blankenship. The other surgeons wanted to perform as much as an eight level fusion including rods and hardware to stabilize my spine from the T10 to S1. Dr. Blankenship offered to treat the source of pain with a single level fusion of the L4-L5. Go see Dr. Blankenship. You'll be glad you did.