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Dr. Michael Banas, MD

Dr. Michael Banas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Banas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Plains, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

220 S River St Plains, PA 18705

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(570) 826-1555

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Dr. Banas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banas

3.5
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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I feel that many Doctors have lost their way when it comes to patient care but, not Dr Banas. I have gone to him since August due to a shoulder issue and each time I go he takes the time to listen and give every suggestion he could think of to resolve my pain. My last visit he asked two Doctors in his practice to review my MRI to see if they would have a different treatment plan than he has. You don't get this care at Geisinger folks! Geisinger wants your money but, Dr. Banas wants to help you. Look no further and make your appointment with him. You will not be disappointed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 11, 2019
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Dr. Banas is an excellent doctor. He fixed a torn meniscus in my knee in 2014. He repaired a ripped rotator cuff in 2018. He has great "bed side manner" and really explains all the options that are available to you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bonnie Bouika in Mountain Top, PA – Feb 15, 2019
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Dr. Banas seems like he truly cares but is in the hands of a fairly inept office staff. Not all, but enough to make appts very stressful! I was continually harassed about xrays even though I told them repeatedly that THEY had my xrays because THEY took them! The day for my appt arrived and I was shown straight to the xray room for an xray. When I asked what they planned to xray, I was told that they were doing an xray for something I wasn't even being seen for. Wish that was only problem, too!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DOC! in Wilkes-Barre, PA – May 28, 2016
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Dr. Michael Banas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Plains, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Linden Medical Group220 S River St Plains, PA 18705
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Practice

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital575 N River St Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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