Dr. Samuel Banks, MD

Dermatology*MaleAge 83

Dermatology*

Dr. Samuel Banks, MD is a dermatologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Banks has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Hamilton Medical Center.

Dr. Samuel Banks, MD

Practice

6061 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Banks specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Banks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banks

2.9
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
41%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
6%
6%
2 star
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1 star
47%
47%

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Excellent. I trust his judgment.
I’ve been going to dr banks for dermatology for over 30 years
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
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Anne Jones – Dec 10, 2022
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Not at all.
Arrogant! Narcissistic bully and just plain mean!!!! He is clearly a bully to his staff and patients. I don't believe is staff and his partners can afford to put up with him very long.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Ray – Nov 17, 2022
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Dr. Banks is an excellent doctor. He is kind, knowledgeable and patient. I am so thankful he found my skin cancer (melanoma) in 2006. I am now cancer free. Everyone there always make you feel welcome. I give God the Glory for leading me to this great doctor. I would highly recommend everyone to Dr. Banks and the Skin and Cancer Clinic. Thank you, Dr. Banks. from Donna M. Burns Rossville, GA, March 1, 2019
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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Donna Burns in Rossville, GA – Mar 01, 2019
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Dr Banks cured my son of his extreme allergy to poison ivy. He is the best
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Eagleville, TN – May 10, 2017
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I had a cancer on my nose . during my first appointment about my nose......He comes from behind me not telling me what he is doing he starts freezing moles on my face.Just out of the blue......I wonted to knock him out he was very lucky .......That's all he is good for.. his unskilled staff did the surgery...drooping instruments no the floor .and keep using ,one of his staff had a bracelet on there wrist when using an electric instrument used to stop bleeding ,and it kept shocking me ........
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
23 others found this helpful
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Jerome Mark Wiggins in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 31, 2015
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biography

Dr. Samuel Banks, MD is a dermatologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Banks has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1973....read more
  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office6061 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Office3891 Adkisson Dr NW Cleveland, TN 37312
2

Practice

Chattanooga Skin & Cancer Clinic6141 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital

    71 Wheelertown Ave
    Pikeville, TN 37367

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

    98%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    16% higher than the national average

    97%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr
    Dalton, GA 30720

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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