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Alan Blank, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Cancer Care; Hematology
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

Not all conditions need surgery, and there are plenty of nonoperative things that we do that help patients, especially with arthritic conditions and other aches and pains, but even sometimes with growths -- growths that clearly are benign, meaning not a cancer.

Alan Blank, MD, specializes in malignant and benign musculoskeletal growths and performing limb-salvage surgery in adults as well as children. He also treats a number of general orthopedic conditions and performs joint replacement surgery.

 

Blank is originally from Connecticut and attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree, earning a BA in English Literature. While there he was a member of the division 1 men's crew team.

 

He then attended the Chicago Medical School, serving as class president, and earned both his doctor of medicine degree and  master's degree in biomedical sciences and research. After medical school, Blank completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in New York City at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He received the Resident Research Award for his work on prophylactic surgical treatment for metastatic bone disease.

 

Blank then went on to complete a year of training in adult and pediatric musculoskeletal oncology and sarcoma surgery at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital in Salt Lake City.

 

He has an interest in treating benign and malignant primary growths of the musculoskeletal system, as well as metastatic bone disease. Blank has published many peer reviewed scientific articles in the field of orthopedic oncology, co-authored a number of textbook chapters, and presented at many internationally attended academic conferences. He also treats a comprehensive set of non-tumor related conditions such as joint reconstruction, fractures and other general orthopedics.

 

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Connective Tissue Oncologic Tumor Society (CTOS) and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS).

Lurie Children’s ​This provider is part of Lurie Children’s & Rush: Advancing Children’s Health, a clinical affiliation dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric specialty care to children. Learn more.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Oak Brook
RUSH Oak Brook
2011 York Rd
Suite 2000
Oak Brook, IL, 60523

(312) 226-2371
(312) 942-3012
Directions
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, Orthopedic Oncology
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, Orthopedic Oncology
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
5th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 226-2371
(312) 563-2371
Directions
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Program
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Program
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
5th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 226-2371
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and Training

NYU Langone Medical Ctr /Hosp for Joint Diseases - Orthopedics
Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah - Orthopaedic Oncology
Chicago Medical School

Clinical Expertise

Bone cancer (bone sarcoma)
Bone grafting
Cancer surgery, pediatric
Chondroblastoma
Ewing's sarcoma
Growing prosthesis
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Limb salvage
Metastatic bone cancer
Soft tissue sarcoma

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-MMAI
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group*
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
ElmCare, LLC*
Essential Health Partners*
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd*
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group/dba: AMITA*
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Indiana Health Network (Inactive)
Ingalls Provider Group/Univ of Chicago Health*
Little Company of Mary/ dba: OSF Healthcare*
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc*
Northwest Community Health Partners*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
Physician Care Network*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Pronger-Smith Medical Care*
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization*
Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
So grateful for Dr. Blank! Came here last year on recommendation of multiple knowledgeable medical sources for a 2nd opinion on what these "unusual lesions" were on my X-rays/MRI's/bone scans. He carefully reviewed my history & prior diagnostic/lab/X-ray data, and I had a thorough physical & functional exam. He patiently answered all of my questions and concerns while intently listening and giving reassurance. He then presented several options for a course of action.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Very attentive and responsive.
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2024
Top quality.
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2024
I'm definitely recommend ito my friends and family
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2024
Dr. Blank is great. He always answers all my questions and concerns. He also has a good sense of humor.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2024
Perfect. I could not have asked for more during my time of great concern
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
I can't say enough great things about Dr. Blank he is so easy to talk to and explains everything in detail. I am so happy that I found him!!
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Excellent Doctor and his assistance.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Dr Blank is wonderful and caring
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
Dr. Blank has been such a blessing to me - not only does he have incredible expertise with bone issues but he has an absolutely awesome bedside manner! In my case, he and his staff have helped me to fully understand and navigate my complex bone condition when no one else (including multiple well-respected orthopedist doctors in the area) could not, as they had not seen "anything like this before". Something you never want to hear! Thankfully since Dr. Blank has seen so many complex bone cases - he was very familiar with my suspected (high-probability of nonmalignant) bone condition and not only thoroughly explained it, but discussed options with me on how to address it, potential future implications & how he could address rare complications in the future if they should occur. He presented my xrays/case to Rush's multidisciplinary tumor review board which Is such a benefit to get other expert opinions & consensus. This was a follow-up visit where he reviewed xrays to see if any significant change - thankfully stable. Just so relieved that there is someone like Dr. Blank In the Chicagoland area!!
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
Dr. Blank is wonderful. He has a great sense of humor and always answers my questions. Very kind and caring.