Noel Blanco DO

Physician

10101 Double R BlvdReno, NV 89521
Phone+1 775-982-7000

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Summary

Noel Blanco, DO, is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation located in Reno, NV. He completed his residency at Geisinger Health System and holds an educational background from A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Blanco's professional roles include serving as Clinical Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and as a physiatrist at Renown Regional Medical Center. His past employments feature positions such as physiatrist at Geisinger Medical Center, medical director at El Paso Correctional Facility, and various roles in the military. His expertise includes managing neck pain, back pain, and performing joint steroid and myofascial trigger point injections. Dr. Blanco has contributed to several publications and has been recognized with awards such as Best Team Player in his residency and multiple military commendations.

Education & Training

Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019 - 2023
Darnall Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in ArizonaClass of 2013

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Certifications & Licensure

NV State License 2023 - Present
PA State License 2019 - 2023
TX State License 2017 - 2023
NE State License 2015 - 2018
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Team Player Geisinger Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, 2023
Housing Staff Association Member (2019-2023) and Executive Board Member (2022-2023) Geisinger Medical Education, 2020-2023
Army Commendation Medal (2017, 2018), Army Achievement Medal (2015, 2016, 2016, 2017), Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror, American Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, Arm

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Does yoga relieve pulmonary symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with asthma?
Noel Blanco, Evidence Based Practice, 7/2019
Does barefoot running decrease the risk of injuries in runners?
Noel Blanco, Evidenced Based Practice, 2/2016

Abstracts/Posters

Perception of Exercise Prescriptions in Patients Presenting With Musculoskeletal Complaints
Noel Blanco, DO Joseph Wong, MD, Sarah Richards, Jennifer Harding, and David Ross, MD, Annual Scholarship Day, Geisinger Medical Center, 5/2022
Perception of Exercise Prescriptions in Patients Presenting With Musculoskeletal Complaints
Noel Blanco, DO Joseph Wong, MD, Sarah Richards, Jennifer Harding, and David Ross, MD, AMSSM, Austin TX, 4/2022
How can we improve pain tolerance for patients during inpatient rehab stay?
Liang Chen, Noel Blanco, AAPMR, 11/19/2021