Dr. Stephen Bane, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
40+ years of experience
Dr. Stephen Bane, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Woodbridge, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mary Washington Hospital and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.2 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (69 reviews)
Practice
2280 Opitz Blvd Ste 340 Woodbridge, VA 22191Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Bane specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Bane's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bane
3.2
69 ratings, 28 with a written review
| 5 star | 51% | 51% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 41% | 41% |
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Not a Good Outcome
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Deena – May 27, 2022
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Dr. Bane was the worst doctor I have ever seen. He rushed me out of my appointment. I have lost my voice very hard to communicate. He did diagnosed me. I had questions but all He kept saying is"I don't know what to tell you"like I stated before I lost my job and he wasn't patient to allow me to try to communicate. I swear to God the appointment lasted all of 5 minutes, well 6 minutes since he forced the scope into my nose. Please don't go to this doctor unless you don't care about being treated like trash.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- 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
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shirley Thomas – Apr 29, 2020
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Dr.Bame has taken care of all our children since they were little. We are always very pleased with his bedside manner & his value care to our family's health!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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I am a retired health care professional with substantial medical office experience. Dr. Bane provided me with the worst care I’ve ever received. Rushed, incomplete exam. Wrong diagnosis. Improper treatment resulting in unpleasant, new, minor symptom and additional unnecessary cost. Falsification of medical chart. Neither he, or staff were open to my concerns of poor care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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Cared for my sons tonsils, my husbands sinus. Efficient office, clean, organized. Physician does not rush to surgery. I wish he was in Stafford more often. He will take my HMO, his office worked to have complete referral, an overall great experience
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
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De in Stafford – Feb 18, 2019
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Fantastic Doctor! He did my tubes as a kid, now he does my children. That tells you how long hes been doing this. He is great with my kids. They actually look forward to their visits with him. He went over the procedure- although Im no rookie at this point... and goes over the ear infections medicine versus tubes and why. Simple, easy appointments. We go back for tube checks, takes five minutes, which Im in and out. My kids love it there!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jim in Stafford, VA – Feb 06, 2019
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My husband saw Dr. Bane for a visit due to vertigo and selective hearing. We were very concerned with his symptoms (he had a few more) and had already been to the ER.
Dr. Bane was absolutely great! He is very smart, caring and took the time to answer our questions (we had written down in advance). The wait was under 20 minutes which was very good for a specialist. I think he is to the point, and frank. Which we want! We trust him. The visit left us feeling relieved.
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
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Winnie in Dumfries – Feb 06, 2019
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I was recommended to come in to check my tonsils because one was swollen. Dr. Bane attended me for no more than 4 minutes. As soon as he came in he was not very polite. I explained my symptoms to him and he had no interest. He did not care about my concerns. All he would say is “I don’t know what to tell you.” I wanted to know why my tonsil was swollen because it has never happened to me and he couldn’t even explain or reassure me, he just was rude
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- 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
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jackie in stafford , VA – Oct 26, 2018
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Dismissive attitude; doesn't listen to his patients; barely spends more than a minute examining you.
What went well
- 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
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Margo in Woodbridge, VA – Oct 06, 2018
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I went to have a procedure done, but the doctor refused to do it in the first two visits.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2018
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Dr. Bane's office is clean and pleasant. The receptionist told me I didn't need to fill out the insurance portion; she would do it. That has never happened to me before. Dr. Bane listened to my concerns and had my ears retested. He explained things clearly to me. I am so thankful for the whole office staffs' professionalism as well as kindness. Dr. Bane is the Dr. to see!
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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Sarah in Woodbridge – Jan 31, 2018
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I took my daughter to see Dr Bane about her snoring and enlarge tonsils. He knows his profession, he is prompt, We scheduled her surgery, At the surgery center Dr. Bane sat down with us and went over the procedure again with us. After the surgery he came out and talked with us. I very conformable with he doing surgery on my daughter. Clean office, great staff.
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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Markita – Jan 29, 2018
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Dr. Bane is amazing. He was informative, took action and I felt that he cared about my well-being. He made sure that my experience was as tolerable as possible. He sees my whole family now and does my cosmetics! He has a State certified support dog which my children love! Don't believe the negative reviews this is the real deal! Office team and management is professional, office is clean and runs on time, what a gift!
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
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Mariam in Springfield VA – Jan 12, 2018
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This was my first time going to an ENT doctor and Dr. Bane was amazing. He was informative, took action and I felt that he cared about my well-being. He made sure that my experience was as tolerable as possible. I will definitely go back! He not only helped me with my sinus issue but also does my Botox injections! Love the office, the dog, the Doctor
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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Erin in Manassas VA – Jan 12, 2018
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Went to Dr Bane for cosmetic treatment under eyes. Outcome was bad and the office’s response was poor. Beware.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
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Woodbridge, VA – Nov 24, 2017
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Dr is brief but thorough, He did not recommend procedure first, I did as directed and only after failure did I have surgery. Feel the best I have ever! Balloon to open my sinus'. Office is very clean, staff is efficient.
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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Takoma Park, MD – Oct 19, 2017
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We drive from Springfield to Woodbridge for Dr Bane. He knows his profession, he is prompt, I have never waiting more than 15 min, he doesn't b.s. you, no unnessary testing, it is what it is. Clean office, great staff.
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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M Lawton in Springfield, VA – May 31, 2017
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Unfortunately I did not have a good experience with this specialist. When I arrived, the receptionist wanted to charge me more than what my insurance has stipulated for copay. After explain the amount, they accepted the conditions of my insurance. Then, the specialist introduced himself. I noticed him acting stressed, worried about something, if he was very in a hurry, like he had many problems in his head, and wanted to get rid of my fast. He began to cleanse my ears, very rudely.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
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
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Mrs. S in Woodbridge, VA – Apr 24, 2017
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Dr. Bane was super friendly! He spent time getting to know me. He was very patient answering all of my questions. His staff was wonderful! I have gone to him multiple times for a year and will continue to see him as my ENT. Great experience!
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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Shari in Woodbridge, VA – Feb 21, 2017
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I saw Dr. Bane recently. Experiencing pain under my ears. He saw me for a few seconds. While my head was tilted backwards and he was about to see through my nose, his nurse made me initial on a piece of paper. He or his nurse didn’t disclose what they were doing and what had they made me sign. He left without talking to me about his initial diagnosis. Recently found he claimed he did surgery and charged $700 for surgery & office visit. Unethical behavior to overcharge insurance & patients
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
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Roger in Woodbridge, VA – Dec 28, 2016
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About Me
care philosophy
At Capitol Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy we focus on sinus care and allergy treatment of adult patients. We specialize and medical and surgical sinus care. We are expert at balloon sinus dilation and non-hospital correction of sinius problems.biography
Dr Bane trained in general surgery in New York at NYU and Bellevue Hospitals. He served in the U.S. Navy as a flight surgeon and as an Otolaryngologist in San Diego and later Pensacola Florida. Dr Bane left the Navy in Pensacola in 1994 to...read moreOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Boston College
Undergraduate SchoolNaval Medical Center San Diego
Residency Hospital, 1993Nyu Hospitals Center
Residency Hospital, 1986Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations
Practice
Commonwealth Audiology LLC2280 Opitz Blvd Ste 340 Woodbridge, VA 22191
Office13580 Groupe Dr Ste 404 Woodbridge, VA 22192
Practice
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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