
Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon
Assistant Professor, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
- Specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Male
Locations

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Clinical Interests
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Hip and Knee Replacement
Joint Replacement Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma
Education
Fellowship
Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
AO Research Institute
- Medical Research Fellowship
Fellowship
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
- Trauma & Lower Limb Reconstruction
Residency
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
- Medical Doctor
Master of Science
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
- Orthopaedic Traumatology
Honours Bachelor of Science
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
- Human Biology
Board Certifications
- Member Board
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic SurgeryRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Orthopaedic Surgery
Language
Languages
English
Interpreter Services Available
Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes United Behavioral Health, NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health) – Commercial Plans including UMR end 12/31/23 | Frequently asked questions
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.