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Jennifer Blanda, MD
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Jennifer Blanda, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2019.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Jennifer Blanda, MD
Jennifer Blanda, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Blanda focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of knee, shoulder, hip and elbow injuries. Dr. Blanda has specialized training in the areas of advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy including multi-ligament reconstructions, cartilage/meniscus restoration surgery, both open and arthroscopic elbow surgery including Tommy John/UCL reconstruction/repair, and hip arthroscopy. Additionally, Dr. Blanda has a particular interest in better understanding and treating both acute and overuse injuries unique to the female athlete.
Dr. Blanda provides innovative solutions to facilitate an athlete's optimal level of performance and function. She has experience treating all levels of competitors including high school, college and professional athletes. Dr. Blanda was raised a three-season athlete and she continues to apply her passion for fitness and nutrition to her practice. She is passionate about taking care of athletes of all levels, from the weekend warrior to the competitive athlete. Utilizing an empathetic approach, Dr. Blanda strives to provide individualized care to every single patient, with the ultimate goal of eliminating pain, optimizing function, and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Dr. Blanda received her undergraduate degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She returned to the South after receiving her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, where she was a Chief Resident and began her sports medicine endeavors as a team doctor for the Atlanta Public School football teams and the Georgia Tech baseball team. Dr. Blanda then completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Cedars-Sinai/Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, training under Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The fellowship is one of the oldest sports medicine training programs in the country and developed the revolutionary Tommy John elbow surgery. While in Los Angeles, she was a team physician for the LA Rams NFL team, the Anaheim Ducks NHL team, the LA Galaxy including during their 2024 MLS Cup Championship season, and the LA Dodgers including during their 2024 World Series Championship season. Additionally, Dr. Blanda served as a team physician for Pepperdine University as well as numerous community colleges and high schools in the greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Blanda is currently a team physician for the Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, GA.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
- University of Toledo
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
Fellowship
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
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Jennifer Blanda, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2019
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Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Toledo
Residency
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/jennifer-blanda-md
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