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Dr. Robert Banco, MD

Dr. Robert Banco, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Robert Banco, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Wellesley Hills, MA. He is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (65 reviews)

Practice

25 Washington St Ste 1B Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Telehealth available

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Dr. Banco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banco

3.8
65 ratings, 16 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Great doctor
Perfect
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Major back surgeries – Mar 19, 2024
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20 years ago Dr. Banco operated on me
Dr. Banco did a complete back fusion on me in 2004! And today I am still having no issues with what he did. Dr. Banco was at that time at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Dr. Banco was kind, caring and helped me through a difficult period in my life. I will be 80 in March and the fusion is still holding strong! If I wasn’t in Florida now I would be going to him now with issues I’m having at this time. He is and was an amazing doctor and caring human being! Karen Brockman
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2023
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Amazing, very talented doctor & wonderful person.
He is incredibly smart, intuitive & caring. He tells the truth about the surgery he proposes & instills confidence.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 02, 2023
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Dr Banco preformed back surgery on me to relieve back and leg pain. the result was excellent - no more pain- I can now walk/stand/sit with NO pain. He is an excellent surgeon who is caring and always explains in detail what the treatment plan is. I would highly recommend Dr banco to anyone living with back pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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Expert, professional
Expert. Knowledgeable. Experienced. Friendly. Takes the time you need and not what an hmo needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Dan R. – May 10, 2022
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Dr Robert Banco is a talented surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner! I had a small survival rate and an even smaller one that I would not be a quadriplegic. I been walking for 20 years now. He’s the only one I’ll ever let touch my spine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Debbie – Feb 16, 2022
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Dr Banco performed a Laminectomy on several lower discs . After a 3 plus hour surgery went home 4 hours later. First week was painful but week 2 pain in legs gone and was able to walk 2-3 miles per day. By week 4 was able to do anything but lift heavy objects. Amazing results and PT wasn’t even necessary. Very Pleased and thankful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Pierre – Dec 25, 2021
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Dr. Banco took all the time we needed for me to understand exactly what he would be doing and why it was necessary. He promised to treat me asa he would a member of his own family. My surgery took six hours and was quite complicated, but Dr. Banco's skill has restored me to a normal,, pain-free life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 23, 2020
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Had a second Surgery by Dr. Banco and Sara, 6 months out now; This man has me functioning, walking and laughing for a change. The experience by his team is second to none.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Eric Floyd – Sep 03, 2019
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Dr Banco destroyed my spine and nerves into my pelvis. Since then I have had 14 surgeries and have permanent spinal cord damage from his surgery where he put screws into my spinal cord
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
24 others found this helpful
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Brenda in Boston, MA – Oct 12, 2018
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I cannot tell you how highly I recommend Dr. Banco !!! I had 3 back surgeries in my twenties and he did a 10 hour surgery 15 years later. He saw me when nobody gave me hope. He was very honest and told me exactly what it would be like and honest about not getting rid of all the pain. He also did a fusion on my 15 daughter and my husband. There is NO other surgeon I would recommend as highly as Dr Banco. He will tell you if surgery will not help and will give you other alternatives if possible!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Denise Noseworthy in Westminster, MA – Oct 25, 2017
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This Doctor is nothing short of the Best. He is there when u need him.His skills are heavenly.The man gave me more from surgery than I thought I would get.4 months out. Functioning finer than frog hairs now. Eric Floyd.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Eric Floyd in Pittsfield, MA – Apr 29, 2017
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I had the same problem, every Doctor I saw said it was muscluar problem. I was sent to Dr Banco, who found two vertabre in need of repair. Had the surgery in 2015, and all my problem were better than before. No one can get rid of arthitis, and that is the only problem I have now.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Robert in Fall River, MA – Feb 20, 2017
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I had 2 discs removed by Dr Banco and hardware put in place. Upon waking up I had bad problems. He performed a second surgery to remove a badly placed bolt as it had hit soft tissue. I did not get better but worse . Dr Banco refused to help me. Went to Leahy Clinic. They found all the hardware had been installed wrong and was hitting soft tissue and had it all removed. Dr Banco did offer me an anti -depressant prescription. How thoughtful !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
28 others found this helpful
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Randy in Charlton, Mass – Dec 10, 2016
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I can't say enough about this amazing man ! I'm 39 year old woman who was suffering since 19 with severe neck and shoulder pain . I had been seen by many other specialists who told me repeatedly it was muscles. Well one MRI and 15 mins with Dr. B and all the years of pain were now able to be fixed . I was scared to death to do the surgery but he was patient and kind, I finally got up the nerve to do it in June 2016 ! It's my new birthday because now I'm better than I've been since my teen years!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Jessica Bishop in Shrewsbury, MA – Oct 11, 2016
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I read the review where the person left a bad review of Dr . Banco. I can only imagine that the reviewer didn't follow the instructions from the doctor after surgery. Dr. Banco repaired a serious back injury of mine in 2004. He was absolutely the most honest doctor I've ever met. He told me upfront that even though he could repair the mechanical issues of my spine, getting rid of the pain was something that probably wouldn't happen. I can walk today due to the ability of Dr Banco.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Gary O in Franklin, MA – Aug 25, 2016
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biography

Dr. Banco received his BA degree from Gettysburg College, and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship, bone biology and metabolism fellowship, and his orthopaedic residency at the University...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Nebh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • Ummc

    Residency Hospital, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • 2010 Tufts Orthopedic Residency Teaching Award, 2010

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Office25 Washington St Ste 1B Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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