Summary

Dr. Charles Blankenship is a surgeon with 50 years of experience serving patients in the Texarkana area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Naval Hospital Oakland. Dr. Blankenship is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Blankenship practices at multiple locations throughout Texarkana, Texas, including Christus Health, CHRISTUS Saint Michael Health System, and Texarkana Emergency Center and Hospital. His extensive five-decade career in surgery has given him deep expertise in surgical care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Blankenship highly for his medical care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Naval Hospital Oakland
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles L Blankenship has 3 locations

Christus Health

1000 Pine StTexarkana, TX 75501

Christus Saint Michael Health System

2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503

Texarkana Emergency Center And Hospital

4646 Cowhorn Creek RdTexarkana, TX 75503

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.7 
50 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil Speaks English Speaks English
Texarkana , TXCypress , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles L Blankenship

  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles L Blankenship has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles L Blankenship has the following area of expertise

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Dr. Charles L Blankenship holds an inactive medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Naval Hospital Oakland.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Blankenship's NPI number is 1497717060.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Charles Blankenship accepting new patients?
Dr. Charles Blankenship has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Charles Blankenship accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Blankenship affiliated with?
Dr. Charles Blankenship is affiliated with Christus Health, CHRISTUS SAINT MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM, and Texarkana Emergency Center And Hospital.
Does Dr. Charles Blankenship accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Charles Blankenship has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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