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Dr. Alpha Banks, MD

Dr. Alpha Banks, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a gastroenterologist in College Park, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Howard University in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Maryland Medical Center and Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

7309 Baltimore Ave Ste 220 College Park, MD 20740
Telehealth available

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Dr. Banks is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Banks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banks

3.5

22 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
50%
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4 Star
9%
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3 Star
5%
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2 Star
9%
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1 Star
27%
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Relieved – Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Angel – Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dr. DeNise Brock – Jun 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Valerie Douglas – Jun 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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P. Hall in District Heights, MD – Oct 11, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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DC in Upper Marlboro, MD – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Unhappy Patient in Lanham, MD – Feb 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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AF in Washington, DC – Jan 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a gastroenterologist in College Park, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Howard University in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Maryland Medical...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Howard University

    Medical School, 1987
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Banks is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Banks Hepatology Institute PC7309 Baltimore Ave Ste 220 College Park, MD 20740
    1

    Practice

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving St NW Washington, DC 20010
    2
    Office7404 Executive Pl Ste 101 Lanham, MD 20706
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • University of Maryland Medical Center

      22 S Greene St
      Baltimore, MD 21201
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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      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

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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    • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

      8118 Good Luck Rd
      Lanham, MD 20706
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

      7503 Surratts Rd
      Clinton, MD 20735
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

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

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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