Barbara A. Blanco, MD

Dr. Barbara Blanco is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with a focus on complex cases. She earned her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina before completing her residency training at both Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Her comprehensive training at these prestigious institutions has prepared her to handle a wide range of surgical procedures. Dr. Blanco is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Blanco practices at General Surgery Associates in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and maintains an affiliation with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She has particular expertise in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. Her practice also includes treating Paget disease of the breast. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0. Her surgical approach incorporates various techniques including sedation management and …coordinated physical therapy to support patient recovery.