Medical Expertise of Dr. David Blackwell, MD
Dr. Blackwell family physician serving the needs of newborn and up, adults, and seniors. He provides comprehensive preventive care, management of acute and chronic medical conditions, and teaches and encourages healthy lifestyle living.
About Dr. David Blackwell, MD
Dr. David Blackwell is a board-certified family practice physician providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Chatham Care, PC
Dr. Blackwell enjoys working with patients of all ages; especially encouraging patient in preventative health care and helping his patients deal with chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Blackwell enjoys working with patients of all ages; especially encouraging patient in preventative health care and helping his patients deal with chronic medical conditions.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
What is the best non-prescription treatments for head lice?
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
Education & Training
Dr. Blackwell was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated high school locally from Broad Ripple High School. He completed his undergraduate work at Loyola University, Chicago IL and then attended Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Blackwell continued his training at the Indiana University School of Medicine Family Practice Residency program at Methodist Hospital.