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Dr. Erika Blanton, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology ·  Female · Age 61

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(804) 673-8791

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Dr. Blanton
(804) 673-8791

Dr. Erika Blanton, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Richmond, VA. She graduated from West Falische Wilhelms and specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

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(804) 673-8791
OB/GYN Specialists of Richmond
7611 Forest Ave Ste 330
Richmond, VA 23229

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Dr. Blanton accepts the following insurance:

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Coventry Health Care of Virginia
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No malpractice claims found for Virginia
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Blanton's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Atrophic Vaginitis
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Blanton treats Atrophic Vaginitis more than 100% of her peers

Dr. Blanton treats this condition more than 100% of her peers

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Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Blanton treats Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis more than 100% of her peers

Dr. Blanton treats this condition more than 100% of her peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Blanton treats Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders more than 100% of her peers

Dr. Blanton treats this condition more than 100% of her peers

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Dr. Blanton's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Birth Control
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Blood Disorders
  • Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Diseases
  • Breast Pain
  • Breech Position
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervical Polyps
  • Cervicitis
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Colpopexy
  • Colpopexy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colporrhaphy
  • Colposcopy
  • C-Section
  • Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
  • Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
  • Endocervical Curettage
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometriosis
  • Excision of Cervix
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
  • Female Infertility
  • Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
  • Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
  • Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Gonorrhea Infections
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Gynecologic Cancer Screening
  • Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
  • Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
  • Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
  • Hysterectomy - Open
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Incontinence Sling Procedure
  • Intrauterine Growth Restriction
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparotomy
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
  • Menstrual Migraine
  • Miscarriages
  • Multiple Gestation
  • Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic
  • Nausea
  • Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Screening
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Smear Abnormalities
  • Perimenopause
  • Placenta Previa
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Preeclampsia
  • Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Pregnancy Ultrasound
  • Pregnancy-Related Disorders
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
  • Rh Incompatibility Screening
  • Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
  • Symptomatic Menopause
  • Thyroid Screening
  • Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
  • Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
  • Vaginal Surgery
  • Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vulvectomy
  • Wound Repair
  • Yeast Infections

About Me

Biography

"Erika Blanton, MD, received her medical degree from Westfalische, Landes University in Germany in 1966. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at VCU's Medical College of Virginia. She continued her training with a fellowship in in...
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Specialties

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Kreiskrankenhaus
Internship Hospital
1968
West Falische Wilhelms
Medical School
1968

Languages

  • German
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Blanton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blanton

4.7

Based on 62 reviews

5 Stars
88.70967741935483%
(55)
4 Stars
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2 Stars
3.225806451612903%
(2)
1 Star
4.838709677419355%
(3)

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Dr. Blanton is the consummate professional. She is kind, caring, and compassionate. She is highly competent and I extend my highest recommendation in her favor.
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I had an excellent experience during my visit with Dr. Blanton. I was most impressed and grateful by the amount of time she spent discussing a health topic that was of concern to me.
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Dr Blanton is an excellent doctor. She has great medical expertise who treats her patients with kindness. She always takes the time to listen. I would highly recommend her!
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I have been coming to Dr. Blanton since I was nineteen years old , now 62. I feel that speaks for itself. She delivered my daughter in 1975 and I am so thankful, I love this doctor. You will be so happy with her, not only the greatest doctor ever but her mannerism is awesome. The best!
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Dr. Blanton's approach with her patients is both professional and caring. She takes the time to listen to the patient and give clear, understandable answers. She puts patient care first and you feel like you have a competent friend guiding you through the health care experience. What makes...Read More
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