About Dr Blakeburn…
Dr. Blakeburn completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma in 1984. He then graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1987. In 1990, he completed a Family Practice Residency while on active duty at Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth, TX. Upon completion of his residency and serving as Chief Resident, he achieved Board Certification in Family Medicine. From 1990 to 1993 Dr. Blakeburn was an active duty physician at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK and was an ER physician at Bass Baptist Hospital.
He received the Meritorious Service Medal and attained the rank of Major. In 1993 he opened his private practice in Enid where he was president and one of the founders of the Enid Clinic. In 2001 he moved to Clinton to become the first full time ER physician at Integris Clinton Regional Hospital and to be the Medical Director of the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Unit. He was chosen by the Oklahoma Foundation of Medical Quality to be one of six physicians in the state to be Champions of Quality. In 2007 Dr. Blakeburn returned to his roots and first love and again established a private practice specializing in family and holistic medicine. He continues to be the director of the AllianceHealth Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, is the past ER Director, past Department of Medicine chairman, and was again Chief of Staff of the AllianceHealth Clinton Regional Hospital.
Dr. Blakeburn is married to the former Kristin King of Clinton. Together they are very proud of their triplet boys, Christopher, Jason, and Matthew, and their daughter, Chelsea.
Dr. Blakeburn actively supports his community. He was the Scoutmaster of local Boy Scout Troop 361 and is an Eagle Scout. He is an ardent supporter and participant in the Western Oklahoma Ballet Theatre and Southwest Playhouse. For 6 years he was the Lay Leader at the First United Methodist Church and has been known to fill the pulpit on occasion. He is a board member and participating physician in the Clinton Free Medical Clinic. He is a long time board member and current chairman of Vine Life Ministries in Oklahoma City.
For 27+ years Dr. Blakeburn has been practicing Primary Care Family Medicine in Western Oklahoma while establishing a reputation as one of the top Family Medicine Specialists in the area.
His areas of interest and expertise include all facets of adult and pediatric medicine including wellness, heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol management, allergies, and diabetes. As many of his patients are aware, he is proficient in Integrative Medicine and has incorporated this into his everyday practice. Dr. Blakeburn has incorporated cosmetic treatments (i.e. Botox, pulse light therapy) into the practice as well as weight loss, diabetic education, allergy and immunotherapy, and anti-aging medicine. Dr. Blakeburn is dedicated to caring for the whole person and building relationships with his patients.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1984
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine, 1987
CARSWELL AIR FORCE BASE
Family Practice Residency, 1990 Chief Resident
Activities & Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Christian Medical and Dental Society
Chairman of the Board at Vine Life Ministries
Director of the AllianceHealth Clinton Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Hospitalist at AllianceHealth Clinton