Elliot Blankespoor, MD, loves to be challenged. Pain management was a great way to not only scratch that intellectual itch but also make a profound difference in patients’ lives.
You can find Dr. Blankespoor at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, SD, providing personalized care in pain medicine.
Expert Care in Pain Management
A variety of patients might be referred to Dr. Blankespoor to address your pain. He cares for patients with pain related to joints, lower back, neck, cancer and more.
Some of the treatment options he provides include:
- Lumbar/thoracic epidurals
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Trigger point injections
- Nerve blocks
- Occipital nerve injections
- Peripheral nerve ablations
- Radiofrequency ablations
“There’s not always a straightforward answer,” he said. “We know there are many ways to approach pain. That’s why it’s important for me to build a relationship with patients and learn what has been done and what we can possibly do.”
Active Lifestyle
Dr. Blankespoor enjoys spending time with his family. One thing they like to do together is traveling. He also likes reading philosophy and participating in his church.
