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Dr. Banks Cates, MD

Dr. Banks Cates, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Banks Cates, MD is an internist in Simpsonville, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical School University Zurich in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1409 W Georgia Rd Ste D Simpsonville, SC 29680

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Dr. Banks Cates, MD is an internist in Simpsonville, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical School University Zurich in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greenville...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Greenville Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • Medical School University Zurich

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Prisma Health Greenville Ob/Gyn Associates-Simpsonville1409 W Georgia Rd Ste D Simpsonville, SC 29680
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Practice

Office1 Independence Pt Ste 212 Greenville, SC 29615
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

    175 Patewood Dr
    Greenville, SC 29615
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

    729 SE Main St
    Simpsonville, SC 29681
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    701 Grove Rd
    Greenville, SC 29605
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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