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Robert Blank, MD, Endocrinology, Milwaukee, WI

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Endocrinology Milwaukee, WI

Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Parathyroid

Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Visiting Scientist, Garvan Institute of Medical Research

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  • Office

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave
    Division Of Endocrinology
    Milwaukee, WI 53226
    Phone+1 414-955-6722
    Fax+1 414-955-6210

Summary

  • Dr. Robert Blank is a Sydney-based physician-scientist specializing in metabolic bone disease and mobility. He completed his medical and graduate education at the New York University School of Medicine. He received his training in internal medicine and endocrinology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and postgraduate research training at the Rockefeller University. He is currently a visiting scientist at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and professor emeritus of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served as chief of endocrinology from 2013-2018. His current work is focused on estimation of fracture risk, fracture outcomes, and optimal care for primary and secondary fracture prevention. Dr. Blank holds editorial roles in multiple professional journals and is active in international efforts to promote musculoskeletal health.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1995
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • New York University
    New York UniversityPhD, Biochemistry/Basic Medical Science, 1981 - 1988
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • University of Cambridge
    University of CambridgeBA, Genetics, 1978 - 1980
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityAB, History & Philosophy of Science, 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2018
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • Certified Clinical Densitometrist

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Body Composition, and Insulin Resistance with Bone Parameters: The Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study  
    Angela Sheu, Robert D Blank, Thach Tran, Dana Bliuc, Jerry R Greenfield, Christopher P White, Jacqueline R Center, JBMR Plus

Grant Support

  • Congenic Mouse Strains Harboring Bone Strength Quantitative Trait LociNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2009–2011
  • Genetics Of Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis In MiceNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1997
  • Physical Mapping Of A Mammalian ChromosomeNational Human Genome Research Institute1992–1995

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French