Farzaneh Banki, MD
- Specialty:
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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:
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American Board of Surgery
Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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.
46 Patient Review(s) / 78 Surveys
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01/16/21
Dr Banki always showed concern about my feelings |
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01/14/21
Dr. Banki was did an exceptional job in going over my upcoming surgery, what to expect, what would be done, why, risks, and everything else. She also was very compassionate, helpful, and I am extremely confident in her and her team, as well as in care after the surgery. I believe she cares a great deal about her patients, and does everything possile for a great outcome. |
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11/19/20
All of the personnel are interested in you and your care |
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11/19/20
*Dr. Banki is very knowledgeable and caring. |
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11/12/20
dr Banki is an amazing doctor and person. she is genuinely a caring person and it shows in her treatment of me as her patient. |
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09/29/20
The imaging report was not ready but the images/video was. I wanted a 2nd opinion because of the seriousness of the surgery. |
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09/23/20
Great explanation and treatment plan |
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09/18/20
Very sincere caring spoken well by other's. |
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09/10/20
*Dr. Banki is one of the best doctor's in her field. She's compassionate, caring & she listens to you. She went over all the options/explained each thoroughly and had my interests at heart. I would definitely recommend her to others. |
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09/03/20
I like the care that was used always |
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08/16/20
Very concerned and ask good medical questions. |
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08/16/20
All of staff was very friendly and discussed many things about my concerns. |
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08/16/20
All of staff was very concerned about safety. Everyone wore mask and hand sanitizer was in the room. |
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08/16/20
The staff was very professional and all worked as one. Yes I would defiantly recommend them. |
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08/16/20
Very friendly and kept me informed on seeing the doctor. |
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08/16/20
I was able to get an appointment very quickly. |
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08/05/20
*Dr. Banki constantly asked me if I had any questions regarding my operation. I like that form a doctor. *Dr. Banki answered all my questions. Excellent care from *Dr. Banki. |
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08/05/20
Never had a Dr. spend so much time explaining everything involved in my treatment. *Dr. Banki is the most compassionate Dr. I've ever seen in my [...] years.! |
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07/24/20
*Dr. Banki showed the x-rays to me. She wanted me to understand the problem. I didn't think the problem was urgent, but *Dr. Banki explained that it is. |
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07/16/20
Wonderful staff! |
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07/16/20
Wonderful doctor! |
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06/26/20
We received the best care and excellent treatment from our physician and from all other staff. |
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05/28/20
They were very friendly and efficient! |
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05/28/20
This, by far has been one of the best experiences I have ever had with a doctor! She was thorough, she listened, and was so very kind! By the end of visit, we had a plan to get me well!! |
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05/20/20
Helped in maintaining my confidence in my progress. |
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05/20/20
My first time to have doctor's virtual visit so I appreciate the patience of staff guiding me in the setup. |
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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. |
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04/02/20
Once I had completed my paperwork I was seen quickly. |
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04/02/20
She listened, recorded my answers accurately and calmed my nerves. |
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04/02/20
Very well organized. Tasks divided appropriately. All knowledgeable. |
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04/02/20
They introduced and identified themselves and made me feel comfortable. |
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03/18/20
We could not be more pleased. The staff was so friendly and Dr. Banki made us feel at ease! |
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03/18/20
We have no complaints at all. |
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03/18/20
We are blessed to have found such a wonderful surgeon with a nice staff. |
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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. |
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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! |
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03/13/20
Dr. Banki has a very impressive and well organized staff. |
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03/13/20
Dr. Banki has an exemplary bedside manner and it has rubbed off on to her staff! |
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03/13/20
Very professional. |
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03/13/20
Good. |
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03/13/20
Very good experience. EXCELLENT! |
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03/13/20
Good |
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03/13/20
Good |
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03/13/20
Good |
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03/13/20
Good. |
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02/12/20
Very good experience all around. |
Dr. Banki is very active in her research efforts. Her medical publications can be viewed on the link below.
- UT Physicians General Surgery I – Southeast
(713) 486-1100
11914 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 260
Houston, TX 77089
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