farzaneh-banki

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Farzaneh Banki, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – General
Thoracic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
Foregut Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Minimal Invasive Antireflux Surgery, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Achalasia, Scleroderma, Minimally Invasive Myotomy, Esophageal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy, EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection), Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus, BARRX (HALO ablation), Tracheal Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery, Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Gastric Cancer
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Montreal, 1996

Residency
University of Southern California Medical Center, 2003

Fellowship
University of Southern California Medical Center, 2004

Fellowship
University of Washington Seattle , 2007

Farzaneh Banki, MD, is a physician and professor for the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophageal motility disorder, malignant diseases of the esophagus and stomach, as well as benign and malignant diseases of lungs and airway.

Her current focus is researching the role of plasma DNA in the screening and diagnosis of primary, metastatic, and recurrent esophageal cancer.

Dr. Banki primarily sees adult patients. She is committed to providing high quality comprehensive health care for her patients.

41 Patient Review(s) / 76 Surveys

05/20/20
Helped in maintaining my confidence in my progress.
04/02/20
*Dr. Banki was pleasant, showed me pictures (both real and illustrations) of my conditions and clearly described my procedure and recovery expectations.
04/02/20
Once I had completed my paperwork I was seen quickly.
04/02/20
She listened, recorded my answers accurately and calmed my nerves.
04/02/20
Very well organized. Tasks divided appropriately. All knowledgeable.
04/02/20
They introduced and identified themselves and made me feel comfortable.
03/18/20
We could not be more pleased. The staff was so friendly and Dr. Banki made us feel at ease!
03/18/20
We have no complaints at all.
03/18/20
We are blessed to have found such a wonderful surgeon with a nice staff.
03/13/20
Good.
03/13/20
Very good experience. EXCELLENT!
03/13/20
Good
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03/13/20
Good.
03/13/20
After only a single one hour appointment with Dr. Banki, I feel that she is an exceptional and well intentioned care provider who tells you the facts and gives you a recommendation to solve the problem at hand. Dr. Banki exudes confidence and it is like talking to someone that you have known for a long time.
03/13/20
Dr. Banki spent about an hour with me which I felt was appropriate and generous on her part. I had a lot to pass on to her regarding my situation!
03/13/20
Dr. Banki has a very impressive and well organized staff.
03/13/20
Dr. Banki has an exemplary bedside manner and it has rubbed off on to her staff!
03/13/20
Very professional.
02/12/20
Very good experience all around.
01/23/20
Dr. Banki is an answered prayer for me. She is truly a God sent angel for my care.
01/23/20
Highly recommended. I have already recommended someone.
12/30/19
I've never had such a caring nurturing doctor as *Dr. Banki! She rocks!
12/22/19
Dr. Banki is the best.
11/26/19
Overall good.
11/03/19
Dr. Banki is the best.
10/24/19
*Dr. Banki showed more concern & compassion than any doctor I've EVER seen before! She was very inquisitive about my medical history & spent quite a bit of time with me.
10/08/19
*Dr. Banki she was the most caring, informed, compassionate, going far beyond her job to help. What an amazing Dr./person she is. Was so blessed to see a Dr. with a Christian Heart.
10/03/19
Kept me warm with blankets.
10/03/19
Best care ever!
09/27/19
*Dr. Banki is at the top of my list!!! She's very knowledgeable, she'll take time with you. She's very very caring.
09/22/19
I will never change from UT Physicians. Always perfect customer service.
09/11/19
Good.
09/10/19
The staff & doctor made me feel at ease when tell me what I was needing to hear.
08/26/19
Dr. Banki is the best surgeon in the world. If I need surgery, I want her to do it.
07/10/19
Very professional, described the total procedure and answered all my questions. Yes I would totally recommend and have already told several people about her.
07/08/19
THE BEST DOCTOR BANKI VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY CASE.
07/04/19
Dr. Banki is a very caring person. She is excellent at her job both in diagnosing the problem and in surgery.
06/19/19
Dr. Banki is a caring person, felt so comfortable! Explanation of my concerns & as well as problems having.
06/07/19
Dr. Banki is the type of physician that should be the "poster doctor" for all med students. She walked into the room and her smile, warmth, and true concern for our son as well as for us as his parents and care takers was incredible! Such a personality and wanting the very best for our son. And to top all of that she is absolutely beautiful!

Dr. Banki is very active in her research efforts. Her medical publications can be viewed on the link below.

Dr. Banki’s Publications

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