NoelBlancoDO

Physician

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Dr. Noel Blanco, DO, is a physiatrist based in Reno, NV, with a specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He completed his residency at Geisinger Health System in 2023, following an internship year at Darnall Army Medical Center. He graduated from A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona in 2013. Dr. Blanco has served as a physiatrist at Renown Regional Medical Center and previously at Geisinger Medical Center. His experience includes roles such as Medical Director at El Paso Correctional Facility and Flight and Field Surgeon in the U.S. Army. Currently, he is an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. His clinical interests include neck and back pain, arthritis, and spasticity, with several publications addressing perceptions of exercise prescriptions and patient care improvement during rehab. He has received awards such as the Best Team Player from Geisinger and various military commendations.

Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019 - 2023
Darnall Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in ArizonaClass of 2013

Best Team Player Geisinger Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, 2023
Housing Staff Association Member (2019-2023) and Executive Board Member (2022-2023) Geisinger Medical Education, 2020-2023
Army Commendation Medal (2017, 2018), Army Achievement Medal (2015, 2016, 2016, 2017), Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror, American Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, Arm
Army Overseas Ribbon, Certificate of Achievement (2016, 2017, 2018), Physical Fitness Badge (2016, 2017, 2018)
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Journal Articles

Does yoga relieve pulmonary symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with asthma?
Noel Blanco, Evidence Based Practice, 7/2019
Does barefoot running decrease the risk of injuries in runners?
Noel Blanco, Evidenced Based Practice, 2/2016

Abstracts/Posters

Perception of Exercise Prescriptions in Patients Presenting With Musculoskeletal Complaints
Noel Blanco, DO Joseph Wong, MD, Sarah Richards, Jennifer Harding, and David Ross, MD, Annual Scholarship Day, Geisinger Medical Center, 5/2022
Perception of Exercise Prescriptions in Patients Presenting With Musculoskeletal Complaints
Noel Blanco, DO Joseph Wong, MD, Sarah Richards, Jennifer Harding, and David Ross, MD, AMSSM, Austin TX, 4/2022
How can we improve pain tolerance for patients during inpatient rehab stay?
Liang Chen, Noel Blanco, AAPMR, 11/19/2021
Can multidisciplinary discharge huddles improve patient satisfaction at inpatient rehab?
Noel Blanco, AAP, 2/12/2021
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