John M. Blair, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specializing In: Spine Surgery

Practice Focus:

Degenerative Conditions of the Spine

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Deformative Spinal Conditions

Major Reconstructive Spine Surgery

Top Procedures:

Outpatient Lumbar Microsurgery

Outpatient Cervical Spine Surgery

Cervical and Lumbar Laminectomy

Epidural Injections

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About Dr. John Blair

Medical School:

University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL

Residency:

Orthopaedic Surgery - University of California, San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA

Fellowships:

Spine and Scoliosis - John H. Moe Spine Fellowship, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

Certifications:

Board Certification - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

North American Spine Society

Pierce County Medical Society

Puget Sound Spine Society

John Blair, a partner at Puget Sound Orthopaedics, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery.

Dr. Blair is engaged in his local community participating in lectures on the new innovations in spinal care and attending quarterly Puget Sound Spine Society meetings. He enjoys going on annual medical mission trips with an experienced group of medical professionals where he gets to share his passion for orthopedics. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography and outdoor activities. Dr. Blair himself is an Eagle Scout and regularly volunteers with the local Boy Scouts troops.

Follow this link to access Dr. Blair’s Virtual Telehealth Waiting Room. https://doxy.me/drjohnblairorthospine

Specialties

"My role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. I have over thirteen years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery and I am constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve my patients."

Dr. John M. Blair, MD

Feedback from Our Patients

“Dr. Blair was very efficient and straightforward regarding my situation, diagnosis and treatment options. I felt confident of his care.”

“I go to Dr. Blair first regarding my back. I had surgery with him 11 years ago, and he gave me my life back.”

“Dr. Blair explained my condition to me with ease and care. I felt like he really cares about me and helping make my life better! He took his time and answered all my questions.”

“Dr. Blair is always professional, always interested in my conversation, very reassuring and direct. He is willing to spend as much time as necessary to ensure I know all the options.”

"Dr. Blair was very friendly and took time to explain my condition and treatment options in a very understandable language. I will definitely see him again for needed treatment."

"Your staff were very courteous and welcoming! Dr. Blair answered all my questions in a very thorough and patient manner."

"Dr. Blair spent a good deal of time with me and was clearly confident in his assessment and treatment options for my condition."

"Dr. Blair is a wonderful surgeon. He listens and he made me feel comfortable. He explained everything to me and that is so important. If you want the best of the best…. Then Dr. Blair is the one to see. I also need to give a shout out to his PA Kim. He is great as well!! Thank you Dr. Blair, Kim and Dr. Blair’s nurse April for all you did for me!!"

"I have back problems and I saw Dr. Blair, he was very knowledgeable about my back problems and he decided not to do surgery. I'm very pleased with the outcome."

"I recently had an appointment with Dr. Blair regarding a recent MRI on my lower back. Dr. Blair was attentive, pleasant and took time to answer my questions concerning my ruptured disc. His demeanor and professionalism is refreshing and he has a positive and encouraging attitude. I highly recommend Dr. Blair as a trustworthy physician."

"After being treated for a lower back issue for a year by a doctor in Olympia with no improvement I got a second opinion from Dr Blair. Dr. Blair found a small fracture that had been missed by the previous doctor. Dr. Blair performed an l4 l5 fusion and almost 9 years later I am almost completely pain free. I still have to take care of my back and put limits on myself but thanks to Dr Blair I am fully functional and enjoy a good quality of life at age 60."

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