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Dr. Heather Banks, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
Dr. Heather Banks, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Banks, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Braunfels, TX.
Dr. Heather Banks, MD
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Dr. Heather Banks, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
New Braunfels, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Banks, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Braunfels, TX.

About

Dr. Heather Banks, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Braunfels, TX. They studied at Rice Unoversity. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital and Resolute Health Hospital. Dr. Banks has experience treating conditions like Acute Kidney Failure, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Chronic Kidney Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Banks received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Banks also speaks Spanish. Dr. Banks is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Kidney Failure
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Nausea
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Confusion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hydronephrosis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Dialysis
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Central Texas Pulmonary PA
    2660 E Common St Ste 201, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  2. 2 San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group P.l.l.c.
    7142 San Pedro Ave Ste 120, San Antonio, TX 78216
  3. 3 San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group P.l.l.c.
    400 Baltimore, San Antonio, TX 78215
  4. 4 San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group P.l.l.c.
    1410 E Walnut St, Seguin, TX 78155

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 02, 2021
Dr. Banks and her staff are "the dream team" for kidney health. Dr. Banks saved my life when I experienced kidney failure. She is proactive and professional with kidney health procedures. She is also very personable and compassionate. This is truly a combination that makes her a top notch doctor.
Nancy Richardson — Feb 02, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    2009
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Banks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Banks' profile.

Dr. Banks frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Kidney Failure, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Chronic Kidney Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Banks, MD is affiliated with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital and Resolute Health Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Banks, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

    1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX

  • Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital

    1110 N Sarah Dewitt Dr, Gonzales, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX