Summary

Benjamin Blair, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Education from Union College and attended medical school at Albany Medical College. Dr. Blair completed his surgical internship at New York University Medical Center, his orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his spine surgical fellowship at the University of California San Diego.Dr. Blair is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the American Medical Association, and the Southeastern Idaho Medical Society.Dr. Blair is married and has two children.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Orthopedic Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Portneuf Medical Group- Ortho Idaho (Pocatello)

2240 E Center StreetPocatello, ID 83201
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryAddiction MedicineHand SurgeryOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
3.5 
37 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Pocatello , IDPEMBROKE PINES , FLPocatello , IDArcata , CA
Med School: Albany Medical College of Union University Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Blair

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Cross of Idaho - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Blair has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Blair has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Orthopedic Surgery
New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases Program

Medical School

Albany Medical College of Union UniversityGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Benjamin Blair's office is located at 2240 E Center Street, Pocatello, ID, 83201.
Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Blair affiliated with?
Dr. Benjamin Blair is affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital.

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