Martin L. Blakely MD

Pediatric (General) Surgery•Nashville, TN

Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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7102 Doctors Office Tower2200 Childrens WayNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-1050
Fax+1 615-936-1046

Education & Training

University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1997 - 1999
University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1997
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 2020 - 2023
TN State Medical License 1990 - 2023
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
TX State Medical License 1999 - 2005
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Early Versus Interval Appendectomy for Ruptured Appendicitis in Children Start of enrollment: 2006 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
COMPLETED
NA
Observational Study of Surgical Treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolotis Start of enrollment: 2001 Mar 01
Completed
Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma Clinical Prediction Model Start of enrollment: 2014 Jul 01
Completed
The Impact of Non-Routine Events on Neonatal Safety Start of enrollment: 2016 Nov 01
Completed
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Older Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair Have Higher Recurrence Rates Than Younger Children and Adults: A Nationwide Cohort Study.
John Sincavage, Gwyneth A Sullivan, Annie Fritsch, Zachary Palmisano, Mehul V Raval
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-03-01
2 citations
Utility of a Benchmarking Report for Balancing Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Children With Complicated Appendicitis.
Shannon L Cramm, Dionne A Graham, Martin L Blakely, Robert A Cowles, Shaun M Kunisaki
Annals of Surgery. 2025-01-01
Using shock index, pediatric age adjusted (SIPA) to predict prolonged length of stay in perforated appendicitis: a retrospective review.
Alexandra Barone-Camp, Amanda Louiselle, Samantha Bothwell, Jose Diaz-Miron, Jonathan Hills-Dunlap
Pediatric Surgery International. 2024-11-05

Press Mentions

Delaying Inguinal Hernia Repair Is Beneficial for Preterm InfantsMarch 27th, 2024
Cost Study Shows Timing Crucial in AppendectomiesApril 30th, 2012

Grant Support

Prospective Clinical Studies In Neonatal SurgeryEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2004–2005
Prospective Clinical Studies In Neonatal SurgeryEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2004

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow
American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member