4.6
159 Ratings with 90 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Robert Blok is a surgeon who specializes in spine care, with 27 years of experience treating complex spinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Western Reserve Hospital-University Hospitals in 2004. Dr. Blok furthered his expertise through a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine fellowship at Jewish Hospital in 2005, giving him advanced training in both surgical approaches to spine care. He speaks English.
Dr. Blok practices in New Albany, Indiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with UofL Hospital, Jewish Hospital, Norton Clark Hospital, Baptist Health Floyd, Physicians Medical Center, and Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. His expertise focuses on treating spinal stenosis and lumbar spinal stenosis, conditions that cause narrowing of the spinal canal and can lead to pain and mobility issues. He also provides specialized care for back pain during pregnancy, understanding the unique …challenges expectant mothers face. Dr. Blok performs procedures including lumbar laminectomy to relieve pressure on spinal nerves, foraminotomy to open narrowed nerve pathways, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion for spinal stability. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Blok practices in New Albany, Indiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with UofL Hospital, Jewish Hospital, Norton Clark Hospital, Baptist Health Floyd, Physicians Medical Center, and Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. His expertise focuses on treating spinal stenosis and lumbar spinal stenosis, conditions that cause narrowing of the spinal canal and can lead to pain and mobility issues. He also provides specialized care for back pain during pregnancy, understanding the unique …challenges expectant mothers face. Dr. Blok performs procedures including lumbar laminectomy to relieve pressure on spinal nerves, foraminotomy to open narrowed nerve pathways, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion for spinal stability. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Jewish Hospital- Combined Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Spine Fellowship
- 90 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Queensland School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Blok, Do has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Blok, Do has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Jewish Hospital- Combined Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Spine Fellowship2005
Residency
Western Reserve Hospital- University Hospitals2004
Medical School
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1999
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