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Alan Blank, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL

Alan T Blank MD MS

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer


Attending Surgeon, Rush University Medical Center, Section of Orthopedic Oncology

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  • 1611 W Harrison Stsuite 300Chicago, IL 60612

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Summary

  • Dr. Alan Blank is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Chicago, IL, with subspecialties in hip and knee reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology/cancer. He completed his medical education at Chicago Medical School and further specialized with a residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor or Professor at Rush. Dr. Blank's expertise includes treating osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas, and performing hip and knee reconstructions. He has authored over 100 publications, as well as many book chapters and many national and international research presentations, reflecting his ongoing research and clinical interests in cancer-related musculoskeletal conditions. He is a leader in the field and a member and holds leadership positions in many societies including the AAOS, MSTS, CTOS and ASCO.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2011
  • Chicago Medical School
    Chicago Medical SchoolMS, Biomedical Sciences, 2007
  • University of Pennsylvannia
    University of PennsylvanniaBA, English Literature, 2006
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
    Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of UtahFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sarcoma Care in an Urban Health-care System: Which Factors Lead to Variance of Care?  
    Alan T. Blank, Richelle C. Takemoto, Neeraj M. Patel, Assad Baig, Timothy B. Rapp, Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 9/2014

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