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Dr. Heather E. Banks M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Heather E. Banks M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(11)
1528 E Common St Suite 1 New Braunfels TX, 78130
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5/5

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Dr. Heather Banks is a nephrologist practicing in New Braunfels, TX. Dr. Banks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Banks most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2004

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 13 years of experience

Dr. Heather E. Banks M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1528 E Common St Suite 1

1528 E Common St Suite 1 -
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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2660 COMMON ST -
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
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Fax: 830-620-4657

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Patient Experience with Dr. Banks


5.0

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Dr. Heather E. Banks M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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