Meet Dr. Steven S. Blanken, Podiatric Physician & Surgeon, Board Certified in Foot Surgery, Silver Spring MD area
Steven Selby Blanken, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, DABFAS
MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF BLANKEN PODIATRY GROUP
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
CEO/Owner Blanken Podiatry Group and Foot and Ankle Center at the Burkland Medical Ctr., Inc.
Podiatry Consultant, Performance Laboratories
PPMG Co-Chairman and Co-Founder
Dr. Steven Selby Blanken is a native Washingtonian and the grandson of the late Dr. Morris Selby, podiatrist. He is a graduate of Springbrook High School and the University of Maryland at College Park. Received his Podiatry Degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now known as Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine). Dr. Blanken had two residency programs, specializing in Foot Surgery and Foot and Ankle Orthopedics.
He is board certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (Certified in Foot Surgery) and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Blanken is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A former residency director of a podiatric surgical program,
Dr. Blanken is still active in the training of podiatric residents and students. Dr. Blanken is the podiatry consultant for Performance Laboratories a National Foot and Ankle Orthotic Laboratory. Dr. Blanken treats all ages for most foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Steven Blanken is director and owner of a Foot and Ankle Center at the Burkland Medical Center, which is a certified ambulatory surgery center.
CERTIFICATION/APPOINTMENTS/COMMITTEES
Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
Endoscopic Foot Surgeon-Laser Surgeon (Fiashlamp Pulses Dye Laser)
Former Residency Director of Podiatric Medical Education-Premier Surgery Center of D.C. - Podiatric Surgical Residency, 1996-2001
Former Advisor and Speaker for PAL Health Systems
Adjunct Faculty Clinician, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Adjunct Faculty Clinician, Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine
Former Adjunct Faculty, Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Baltimore , Maryland
President, C.E.O., Blanken Podiatry Group and Blanken Podiatric Consulting
Member - American Podiatric Medical Association and MPMA
Honored Member, National Directory of "Who's Who" - (1996-1998)
President, C.E.O., Owner and Director of Podiatric Surgery : Foot and Ankle Center at the Burkland Medical Center Inc., (2000-Present)
Co-Chairman, Podiatric Practice Management Group
EDUCATION
Delaware Valley Medical Center (Renamed Frankford Hospital-Bucks Co.), Podiatric Surgical Residency, 200 Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047 (July 1990 through June 1991)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Podiatric Orthopedic Residency, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042 (July 1990 through June 1991)
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (Renames Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine)
Eight and Race Streets Philadelphia , Pennsylvania 19107
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree, June 1990
University of Maryland- College Park, Maryland 20742 Bachelor of Science-Degree in Psychology, December 1985
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER STAFF AFFILIATIONS/MISCELLANEOUS
Holy Cross Hospital- Silver Spring Maryland
Washington Hospital Center- Washington, D.C.
Foot and Ankle Center at the Burkland Medical Center, Inc., Silver Spring Maryland
Licensure: District of Colombia- State of Maryland
Blanken Podiatry Group Welcomes New Associate: Dr. Brandon Selby Blanken joins Blanken Podiatry Group
Brandon Selby Blanken, DPM
BRANDON SELBY BLANKEN DPM IS BOARD QUALIFIED IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
Dr Blanken is equipped and qualified to surgically treat all pathology of the foot and ankle. Not all problems require surgery, and Dr. Blanken firmly believes that surgery should only be pursued if conservative management fails to meet the patients' specific goals. If your foot and ankle problem is causing pain or weakness that makes you unable to reach your goals, conservative modalities including but not limited to bracing, injections, oral and topical medications, and physical therapy will be exhausted before a patient specific surgical plan is recommended.
Brandon Selby Blanken, DPM, joined Blanken podiatry group in 2023, although he has been around the practice since he was a child. He completed his Podiatric Medical Degree (DPM) in 2020 at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he served a student body president. He completed his surgical training in 2023 at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During his training, Dr. Blanken served as a chief resident and was exposed to a wide array of surgical approaches by fellowship trained podiatric foot and ankle surgeons, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, plastic surgeons, and vascular surgeons. After performing more than 1200 cases in his training, Dr. Blanken is well equipped to address your foot and ankle issues. His training has allowed him to approach any foot and ankle ailment with a multitude of approaches to fit your specific needs, ranging from conservative care, diabetic foot care, minimal and small incision reconstructive surgery including minimal incision bunion surgery, MIS, sports injuries, trauma, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement.
Dr. Brandon Blanken has a special interest in treating athletes, foot and ankle trauma from sprains to fracture care and reconstruction of arthritic and or flat feet. Dr. Blanken believes surgery should be a last resort, and conservative management should be exhausted until surgery is absolutely necessary.
Dr. Brandon Blanken is a Montgomery County native and was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School and was also a graduate at the University of Maryland where he enjoyed playing on the club hockey team all four years. Dr. Blanken enjoys playing golf and ice hockey, following DC sports, and trying new and unique foods in the DC area.
CERTIFICATION/APPOINTMENTS/COMMITTEES
Associate Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
Member, Maryland Podiatric Medical Association
EDUCATION
University of Maryland College Park, Bachelor of Science 2016
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 2020
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with added Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery 2023
If you are interested in the services that Dr. Blanken provides, and would like to arrange an appointment with Dr. Blanken, please call our Silver Spring office at 301-592-0505.
