These areas are among his clinical interests: pericarditis, syncope (fainting), and atrial fibrillation. He takes Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF), Dr. Blanco attended medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Blanco's hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Anthony's Hospital, The Heart Institute (St. Petersburg and Largo, FL) Downtown Office, and Palms of Pasadena Hospital.