
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 HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2011
Chicago Medical SchoolMS, Biomedical Sciences, 2007
University of PennsylvanniaBA, English Literature, 2006
Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of UtahFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
UT State Medical License 2016 - 2018
NY State Medical License 2015 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-term Outcomes of 3-dimensional-printed Cutting Guides for Long Bone Sarcoma Resection and Intercalary Allograft Reconstruction: An Updated Case Series.Zachary R Butler, Dylan J Riley, Charles A Gusho, Alan T Blank, Steven M Gitelis
Orthopedics. 2026-02-04 - Assessing Treatment Outcomes of Chondromyxoid Fibroma: A Case Series.Zachary Butler, Dylan Riley, Michael Murray, Samuel Alfonsi, Austin Yu
Cureus. 2026-01-01 - Pseudoaneurysm of the Superficial Femoral Artery Secondary to Exostosis-like Lesion Trauma After Hamstring Tear: A Case Report.Andrew LaValle, Austin Yu, Zachary Butler, Edward Bowen, Alexandre D'audiffret
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-10-01
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
External Links
- profilehttps://www.rushortho.com/doctors/alan-blank
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