Alexander Blevens, M.D.

I have special interest, training, and expertise in hand surgery. The majority of my practice involves the surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation of degenerative, traumatic, congenital, and inflammatory conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. I believe that communication and knowledge are the keys to providing the finest medical care. I have assembled a team of professional registered nurses, certified hand therapists, and occupational therapists that all work together at the Hand Center of South Mississippi to expedite your recovery.

SPECIALTY: Orthopaedic Surgery

SUBSPECIALTY, FELLOWSHIP: Hand Surgery

SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST: Congenital and reconstructive hand surgery

HOSPITAL/SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS: Ocean Springs Hospital, Biloxi Regional
Medical Center, Cedar Lake Surgery Center, Ocean Springs Surgical & Endoscopy Center

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science - University of California, Davis; Doctor of Medicine - Northwestern University Medical School; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency - Loyola University Medical Center; Hand Surgery Fellowship - Loma Linda University Medical Center.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Association for Hand Surgery
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow, Board of Councilors, Media Relations Over-Site Group
  • Mississippi Orthopaedic Society – President, 2004
  • American Medical Association
  • Mississippi Medical Association
  • Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Mississippi Coast Physicians, LLC - Board of Directors
  • Sofield Orthopaedic Society

CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons with Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, Recertified 2003; National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate.

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Blevens AD, Dobozi W: “Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures,” Loyola University Orthopaedic Journal, Vol 1, 1991.
  • Blevens AD, Light TR, Jablonsky WG, et al.: “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics of the Wrist with Simulated Scaphoid Instability,” Journal of Hand Surgery, Vol. 14A, No. 5, September 1989.
  • Hitchcock T, Antimo G. Candel, Light TR, Blevens AD: “A New Technique for Producing Uniform Partial Lacerations of Tendons,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Vol. 7, No. 3, May, 1989.
  • Blevens AD, Light TR, Jablonsky WG, et al.: “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics of the Wrist with Simulated Scaphoid Instability,” Surgical Forum,1988.
  • “Hurricane Katrina – Gulf Coast Experience,” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, February, 2006.
  • Concepts of Wrist Evaluation and Management, “Distal Radius Fractures”, Hand Center of South Mississippi, Biloxi, MS, 2000.
  • “Congenital Delta, Triangular and Trapezoidal Bones in the Hand,” International Congress for Surgery of the Hand, Paris, France, 1992.
  • “Three-dimensional Analysis of the Distal Radius,” Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February, 1990.
  • “Three-dimensional Analysis of the Distal Radius,” American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, September 1989.
  • “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics with Scaphoid Instability,” Orthopaedic
  • Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, February 1989.
  • “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics with Scaphoid Instability,” Society for American Surgeons Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, December 1988.
  • “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics with Scaphoid Instability,” American Association of Hand Surgery, Toronto, Canada, September, 1988.
  • “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics with Scaphoid Instability,” American Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellow Conference, Baltimore, MD, September, 1988.
  • “Radiocarpal Articular Contact Characteristics with Simulated Scaphoid Instability,” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Conference, Cambridge, MA, March, 1988.
  • “Posterior Stabilization of Unstable Pelvic Ring Disruptions,” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Conference, Cambridge, MA, March, 1988.
  • “Posterior Stabilization of Unstable Pelvic Ring Disruptions,” Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, November, 1987.
  • “Posterior Stabilization of Unstable Pelvic Ring Disruptions,” Chicago Committee on Trauma, Chicago, IL, March, 1987.
  • “Biochemical Aspects of Neutrophil Chemotaxis,” National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 1979.
  • “Bovine Neutrophil Isolation, A Technique,” University of California, Davis, CA, 1978.

HONORS, AWARDS, ACCREDITATIONS: AAOS Leadership Fellows Program, Class of 2005-2006; Seabury-Sofield Traveling Fellowship, Loyola University Medical Center,1990; American Association of Hand Surgery Best Basic Science Presentation, Toronto,1988; Chicago Committee on Trauma essay contest, third place, 1987; Air Force Health Professions Scholarship, 1981 - 1985; Outstanding Student Leadership Award, University of California, Davis, 1981; California Scholarship Federation, 1975 - 1977; Eagle Scout, 1976

INTERESTS: Tennis, backpacking and reading