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Jessica M Blandford, MD

Jessica M Blandford, MD

Surgery
(219) 865-2141
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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4.9 out of 5 (34 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center

9800 Valparaiso Drive
Munster, IN 46321

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7:30am - 5:00pm
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7:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center
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Franciscan Health Dyer

24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
St Georges University School of Medicine

Residency:
Emory University School of Medicine- General Surgery Residency

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Blogs

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How Tobacco And Marijuana Use Affect Your Surgery And Recovery

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Recovering From Surgery: Your Questions Answered

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Getting Ready For Surgery: Your Questions Answered

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(34 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

27 Reviews

09/03/2025

Very professional.

08/21/2025

Dr Blandford is gentle, caring and kind. She explains what is needed and gives you options.

07/27/2025

Her demeanor very professional, patience and willingness to explain and answer my questions

07/23/2025

She is extremely knowledgeable and explained everything and answered my questions. I was really impressed with her and comfortable knowing she was going to do my surgery.

06/04/2025

Great doctor /patient/client relations. Explain herself very well

05/29/2025

Explained my situation to me and what I could do or not.

05/28/2025

She is kind, friendly, and made me feel comfortable. She answered my questions that concerned me and therefore put me at ease. I definitely will recommend her to anyone.

05/22/2025

Extremely friendly, professional, personable, knowledgeable, and patient. She listened to all my concerns and delved into my medical history that goes way back when. She is a wonderful doctor, and her staff is truly nice.

05/22/2025

Dr. Blandford is kind and caring. She provides excellent care.

05/21/2025

Takes her time and will answer your questions.

05/21/2025

Great bedside manor and covered all bases to make sure we take care of my problem.

05/16/2025

She is warm and encouraging, and explained exactly what my follow up should look like.

05/04/2025

Very patient

05/01/2025

Caring staff both office and medical

04/29/2025

Dr. Blandford is very nice, and she talks to you where you can understand what she is talking about regarding your health.

04/24/2025

like talking with her felt comfortable

04/23/2025

Very kind, takes time with patients and answers questions/concerns

04/04/2025

surgeon was very skilled and competent. She was very clear and concise when explaining problem and course of action.

03/17/2025

Honesty and Professional

02/27/2025

She was amazing. Called in for emergency surgery. Explained my condition and the procedure needed to fix it. Follow up appointment was on time and she made sure I was healing well and asked if I had any questions or concerns. Friendly & professional!

02/25/2025

As mentioned above. She was kind and I felt heard.

02/20/2025

She listens to the patient problem & then does her exam explaining what she will be doing & what her options are.

01/30/2025

Very attentive of the need of the patient. She has a very calming and trusting bedside manner. Dr. Jessica shows that she cares for the whole person.

01/21/2025

She was knowledgeable and took the time to answer my questions.

01/21/2025

I remembered Dr. Blandford holding my hand before my surgery...it comforted me. Thank you for your exceptional care you have provided, I am so blessed to have you as my doctor <3

12/18/2024

She was thurough and understanding

12/04/2024

Very friendly and knowledgeable and really took time to give thorough feedback on the process
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