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Dr. Tanuj Banker, MD

Dr. Tanuj Banker, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Tanuj Banker, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 132 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (132 reviews)

Center for Sight

2601 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Banker's Reviews

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4.5
132 ratings, 102 with a written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
5%
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3 star
3%
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2 star
1%
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1 star
9%
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Highly experienced
Highly experienced and skilled, but not forthcoming explaining medical condition or treatment. Got to rely on assistants to fill in the blanks.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
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Feb 09, 2025
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Center for sight-Dr Banker
His name should be Dr Frankenstein
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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MAL – Dec 03, 2024
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Patient
Checkered retina in right eye which has had 2 detachments
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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May 01, 2024
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Can not get a referral from Dr. Banker or his office. Two weeks of promises and nothing. We are heading north with a shot being needed with nowhere to go. Not much compassion or caring, appears to be all about the money. Promises of reports being forwarded with nothing happening. Very very discouraging. What happened to caring for your patient???
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lynne bari sampson – Mar 22, 2024
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Poor interpersonal skills with older patients
After the third visit with this doctor I called to complain about his impatience, rough manner, poor attitude and appearance of just wanting to get in and out of the room as quickly as possible as if he could not wait to be finished with his day.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jan 19, 2024
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Fantastic experience all around
The friendliness of the staff. Professionalism of them and especially Maddy who calmed any fears I had when going there. Fortunately she was the first person I saw when taken back, although everyone, like I said was wonderful. I couldn't have wished for a better doctor to explain his findings from what I went in for after seeing other doctors who didn't make me feel confident in their findings. My wife told me how much she admired him after he did work on her eyes. She retired after 37 years, 10 as a head nurse in a children's intensive care unit, then another 10 years as the head of the hospitals trauma department. The children's hospital is a level 1 trauma center, so her advise means something.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rick Green – Oct 13, 2023
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Horrible. Dr. Frankenstein would have been better
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Frankenstein would be better! – Sep 13, 2023
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Exceptional care
Always deep concern and care towards your vision by Dr. Banker. Very happy with his skills, knowledge and professionalism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gary J McGregor – Aug 18, 2023
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8/4/23 Visit
Unfortunately, Dr. Banker and his staff were extremely busy and appeared to have overbooked their patients as I spent 2 hours and 15 minutes there for an initial consultation.Prior to my retinal scan, the nice tech failed to look at me as she was verifying my name and dob, she had the record of a 96 year old and not me (65 years old). Had I not spoken up upon hearing only the birth year as she spoke very quickly, my scan would have been under someone else’s name and dob. The first tech I encountered in the large waiting area called the name of the patient who obviously didn’t hear her and then apologized to her for not having her hearing aids in. As she passed me, making eye contact, she said to me with exasperation “This is my world”. I felt badly for the patient. I’m sure everyone can have a bad day, but as a healthcare clinician, you leave your troubles at the door. I’m sure this is Center for Sight’s mantra, but it wasn’t observed by me this visit and thought you’d like to know.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Aug 07, 2023
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Eye surgery
Dr. Banker was awesome! I had a tear in my retina; he got me in right away to do laser surgery to repair it. The surgery itself took about 15 minutes; Dr. Banker was very professional and thorough throughout the whole experience. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 31, 2023
Dr. Banker's Reply –
Thank you very much!
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Vitrectomy
Excellent surgeon. I can’t say enough about this man. He saved the sight in my left eye 4 years ago. With glasses, I have 20/20 vision again instead of a black hole.
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
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May 22, 2023
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Exactly as I expected
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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Apr 04, 2023
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NEW DOCTOR VISIT
This visit was a very good one. Dr Banker was very thorough and explained my current situation very well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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KRM46737 – Mar 22, 2023
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My visit with Dr. Banker was very pleasant and informative. Dr. Banker and staff are highly knowledgeable and personable.
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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Bob M. – Mar 15, 2023
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Highly recommended.
Dr Banker has provided excellent treatment for my wet md. Staff are very efficient and pleasant.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Neil H – Feb 18, 2023
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Continuing care.
Dr. Banker is giving me continuing care for the wet form of AMD. Dr. Banker has treated me with the appropriate treatments and I am doing well under his care. I highly recommend Dr. Banker and Centers do sight.
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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Dr. Robert Gebfert – Feb 09, 2023
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I am Dr Banker’s cheer leader!
Dr Banker goes the extra mile for his patients…he did for me when I had inflammation in my optic nerve…He saw me on a weekend and was so helpful to me! He saved my eye! Thank you Dr Banker!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Geekie – Feb 02, 2023
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Thorough exam. Adequate time.
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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Nov 11, 2022
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Dr Banker
This was my first visit with Dr Banker. He was thorough, professional, and easy to talk with.
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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Gaye McCormick – Aug 10, 2022
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Certainly is knowledgeable!
I left with some questions unanswered!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Joan D'Orazio – Aug 02, 2022
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care philosophy

Dr. Banker combines the latest in medical science and surgical techniques with compassion and individualized attention to provide each patient the best care possible. The practice is committed to educating patients on their conditions and treatment...read more

biography

Dr. Tanuj Banker is a fellowship trained retina surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular oncology. Dr. Banker graduated as the Valedictorian, Magna Cum Laude, from Georgetown University, where...read more
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Locations

Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Sarasota2601 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center For Sight - University Park5409 University Pkwy University Park, FL 34201
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:45am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Sun: closed
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Center For Sight - North Port14844 Tamiami Trl North Port, FL 34287
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Englewood1800 S McCall Rd Englewood, FL 34223
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Venice1360 E Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Pelican Plaza8224 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34238
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Jacaranda1236 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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