Advanced Practitioners
Benjamin Blanks
Physician Assistant
About
Ben joined the Army in 1992 and he worked providing healthcare to his fellow soldiers, before attending the Interservice Physician Assistant Program through University of Nebraska. He has been certified through NCCPA since 2004 and has provided family medicine, orthopedic, and trauma care during his time in the United States Army. Ben attended an intensive 18 month Doctorate program in Orthopedics through Baylor University and has worked exclusively in Orthopedics since 2010. After leaving the service in 2014, Ben worked in private practice in Georgia for 7 years, providing high-quality, compassionate orthopedic care in both the clinic and operating room. Ben joined AOS and Dr. Donato in October 2023 and continues to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
Education
- Baylor University, Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Orthopedics
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Family Medicine
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Active Virginia License
