Dr. Douglas Blatz MD

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Dr. Douglas Blatz has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Good based on 6 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Douglas Blatz identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Sports MedicineSports Medicine
An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice), and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy life style are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.. He is certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Douglas Blatz accepts the following plans for Blue Shield of California at 221 E Hacienda Ave

• Active Choice
• Active Start
• Balance
• Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company
• Blue Shield of California PPO Network

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Blatz is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Community Hospital Of Los Gatos
815 Pollard Rd
Los Gatos, CA

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Education

Dr. Blatz attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine and graduated in 1972 having 41 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Douglas Blatz MD as:

• Douglas J Blatz
• D Blatz

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