Dr. Larry Blankenship, M.D.

Expert Publications

• Hepatic microvascular regulatory mechanisms. XI. Effects of serotonin on intralobular perfusion and volumetric flowrates at the inlet of periportal and outlet of centrivenous sinusoids.
• Evidence for a common epitope on the surface of Mycoplasma gallisepticum defined by monoclonal antibody.

Media Releases

Get to know Neurologist Dr. Larry Blankenship, who serves patients in Anderson, Indiana. An established neurologist, Dr. Blankenship is affiliated with JWM Neurology, seeing patients at their offices in Anderson, Indiana. He specializes in comprehensive adult neurology and sleep disorders. Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he obtained his medical degree at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown in 1989. During his time there, he demonstrated exceptional aptitude in various areas, graduating with honors in physiology, psychiatry, neurology, and pediatric neurology. This early commitment to excellence set the tone for his future endeavors. His dedication to patient care was evident even during his internship at West Virginia University, where he was recognized with the Outstanding Outpatient Clinician award. He then completed a residency in neurology at Ohio State University. His thirst for knowledge and a desire to excel led him to not only complete his residency but also to earn prestigious accolades. His membership in the Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society and the reception of the Dave Kotlarik Award for excellence in compassionate care underline his outstanding contributions to the medical field. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with added qualifications in clinical neurophysiology and sleep medicine, Dr. Blankenship’s expertise is second to none. His dedication to maintaining the highest standards of medical practice is reflected in his memberships in esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

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