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Dr. Robin Blackstone, MD

Dr. Robin Blackstone, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robin Blackstone, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

1441 N 12th St Fl 2 Phoenix, AZ 85006
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(602) 521-3050

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Blackstone specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Blackstone's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blackstone

3.8

52 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
23%
23%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Martin Holstein – Jan 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Good Vibes – Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kitty Lopez – Mar 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sylvia B. – Aug 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shawn C. – Aug 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Cheryl in Mesa, AZ – Feb 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Krebs Cycle in AZ – Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Melissa O'Brien in Scottsdale, AZ – May 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Phoenix – Jan 13, 2018
It is always concerning for us to hear of any...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne (Sue) Miller in Mesa, AZ – Dec 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix, AZ – Oct 13, 2017
Our team was sorry to hear about these concerns....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. Smith in Glendale, AZ – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix AZ – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane smith in Peoria – Feb 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scottsdale, AZ – Dec 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Timothy Orr in Oak Harbor, WA – Oct 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
LeAnn Perica in Phoenix, AZ – Sep 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Providing excellent medical and surgical therapy to the obese patient

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Certified Diplomat In Obesity Medicine

    2015

  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix

    2008

  • University Of Colorado Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988

  • University Of Arizona

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • Continuous Perioperative Insulin Infusion Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Undergoing Bariatric Surgery, 2006

  • Bariatric Surgery Continuing Medical Education for Discovery Health Channel, 2005

  • Validation of the obesity surgery mortality risk score in a multicenter study proves it stratifies mortality risk in patients undergoing gastric bypass for morbid obesity, 2007

  • Weight Regain after a Primary Bariatric Surgery Procedure, In: Weight Loss Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2008

  • Predicting Stricture in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Logistic Regression Analysis, 2007

  • ASBS Media Day in New York City, 2006

  • American Society of Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, 2005

  • Elected to the Executive Council of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, June, 2007

  • Scottsdale Bariatric Center named as one of 71 Five Star Programs in the United States by HealthGrades, 2006

  • Appointed to the Board of Directors, Surgical Review Corporation, 2008

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Locations

Practice

Office1441 N 12th St Fl 2 Phoenix, AZ 85006
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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