Martin Blake, MD

I had right sided facial paralysis that occurred over the course of an afternoon. Dr. Blake and team were extremely attentive, kind, and quick at getting to a proper diagnosis. I am an employee at SFMC and I felt as if I was well cared for as one of “the family”. Dr Blake led the team and personally started my IV fluids when it felt like I was going to pass out.. He did this while alleviating my anxiety during a very stressful and scary time.. I am very grateful to everyone that helped out during my one night stay.. I would also like to thank Amy Parenteau, Brooke, Fred from respiratory and the RN’s who I don’t know their names that helped out in the ER that evening .

My husband saw Dr Blake in the ER yesterday. He listened well, explained the prognosis and made sure that we understood and didn't have anymore questions before we left. We will definitely be back to St Francis ER with any future needs. Overall a great experience and helpful, friendly and professional staff.

Dr. Blake saw my husband, Fred French, on Oct. 4. He was very matter of fact with my husbands back issue, but decided to do another CT Scan. After Dr. Blake saw the scan, he told my husband that he needed to go to St. Louis to one of the big hospitals for surgery. We gave him the ok to find one that would take my husband and found an ambulance to take him immediately to St Louis University Medical Center. They took him in and did an MRI at 1:45 AM and he was in surgery by 11:00 AM on the 5th of October. He now has two rods and 6 Screws in his back and is doing inpatient Rehab! Thank You Dr. Blake for being so helpful on our back situation. Your help was greatly appreciated! Fred French Family

Explained things to me clearly and learned more than before about issues I was having or have had