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Nicholas Blavatsky

Nicholas Blavatsky, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 406-496-3400

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • St. James Hospital

About Nicholas Blavatsky

About The Provider

Dr. Nicholas Blavatsky grew up in Havre where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation from Havre High School, he was accepted to the Air Force Academy where he played defensive end for the Falcon football team. When the Academy dropped their pre-med program in 1975, Dr. Blavatsky transferred to Carroll College in Helena graduating in 1977 with a degree in biology. He completed medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno in 1981. He completed an internship in general surgery from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada and a residency in orthopedic surgery from Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Blavatsky is Board Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Prior to joining Montana Orthopedics Dr. Blavatsky practiced in Central Florida for 15 years where he helped Winter Haven Hospital achieve its designation as a top 100 hospital for joint replacement in 1998. Dr. Blavastky’s clinic interests include general orthopedics and major joint replacement.

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Locations

  1. Butte Clinic - Orthopedics
    • phone: 406-496-3400
    • fax: 406-496-3401

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Valleywise Health Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 1986
  • Internship: University of Nevada School of Medicine Reno, Surgery (General Surgery), 1982
  • Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine-Reno, 1981

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988

Insurance

Search plans
  • 6 Degrees Health
  • Aetna
  • Alignetworks
  • Allegiance Provider Direct
  • Americas Choice Provider Network
  • Banner Health System
  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • City of Billings Employee Health Plan
  • Community Health Network
  • FedMed Network
  • First Choice Health Network
  • First Choice of the Midwest
  • First Health/Coventry
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Interwest
  • Logistics Health Incorporated
  • Montana Health Systems
  • Mountain Health Co-op
  • Pacific Steel & Recycling
  • PacificSource
  • Preferred One
  • Sibanye Stillwater Health Partners
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare
  • VA Montana Health System

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

35 ratings, 11 reviews

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.

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    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Please inform your patient more on why you are picking a treatment method, and a time estimate or benchmarks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    He’s just very easy to talk to!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    He gave me an xray and set me up with surgery and was very kind and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Very professional and friendly.very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I told him in Oct that if he didn’t do my knee replacement, I would go out of town. I worked at RMC for 26 years until 2021- I knew his work and he did great!!!! I have a lot of friends that may be seeing him soon as well!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    I've been treated by Dr Blavatsky for over 25 years. He's always been good to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    He answered all my questions. The medication he prescribed appears to be helping .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    He explained things in a way we could understand .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    He is a fantastic doctor friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Dr Blavatsky helped me understand the problem with my knee and provided me relief for my knee as well with my knee and my back which led to much better sleep.