Dr. Michael Blankstein, MD

Dr. Michael Blankstein is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on hip and knee replacement procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the same institution in 2011. Dr. Blankstein pursued advanced fellowship training in multiple areas, including trauma and lower limb reconstruction at the University of Toronto, orthopedic surgery at the Sydney Orthopedic Research Institute, and medical research at the AO Research Institute, all completed between 2012 and 2013. With 20 years of experience in orthopedic medicine, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Blankstein practices at the University of Vermont Medical Center, specifically at their Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center in South Burlington, Vermont. His clinical expertise centers on joint replacement surgery, particularly hip and knee replacements for adults requiring reconstructive …procedures. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care and utilizes strength training techniques as part of comprehensive treatment plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Blankstein highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.