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Dr. Michael Banas, MD

Dr. Michael Banas, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Banas, MD is a cardiologist in Buffalo, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Banas has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from SUNY @ Buffalo in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

705 Maple Rd Ste 300 Buffalo, NY 14221
Telehealth available

Dr. Banas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Banas specializes in the areas of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Banas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banas

4.2

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
12%
12%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disgusted – Dec 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 18, 2023
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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
Helpful
Mary Beth A. – Nov 04, 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tammy Highway in Niagara Falls – Apr 17, 2018
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Judith Coffey in N. Tonawanda, NY – Mar 26, 2018
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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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cathy in Depew, NY – Nov 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amherst, NY – Oct 17, 2016
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lucette in West Seneca, New York – Jun 03, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe H in Buffalo, NY – May 26, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim B in Punta Gorda Fl – May 10, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ruthea A. Miller in Kenmore, NY 14217 – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Since 1987, Buffalo Heart group's Board certified Cardiologists have been earning the confidence and respect of the WNY community by delivering cardiovascular services that are comprehensive and consistently of high quality.
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Suny At Buffalo-cardiology Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Suny @ Buffalo Internship & Residency

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Suny @ Buffalo

    Medical School, 2002
  • Suny At Buffalo

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Undergraduate School, 1996
  • Facc, Faha, Fase, Fasnc, Rpvi

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Banas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office705 Maple Rd Ste 300 Buffalo, NY 14221
    1
    Gates Vascular Institute (Gvi)875 Ellicott St Buffalo, NY 14203
    2
    Mercy Ambulatory Care Center3669 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park, NY 14127
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sisters of Charity Hospital

      2157 Main St
      Buffalo, NY 14214
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Buffalo General Medical Center

      100 High St
      Buffalo, NY 14203
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality