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Dr. Alpha Banks, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Alpha Banks, MD
3.5 (22 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a Gastroenterologist in College Park, MD.
Dr. Alpha Banks, MD
3.5 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Alpha Banks, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
College Park, MD
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a Gastroenterologist in College Park, MD.

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Dr. Banks graduated from Howard University. Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a Gastroenterologist in College Park, MD and has 37 years experience. Dr. Banks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr. At present, Dr. Banks received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Banks' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Banks is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
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Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Banks Hepatology Institute PC
    7309 Baltimore Ave Ste 220, College Park, MD 20740
  2. 2 Doctors Community Practices LLC
    6502 Kenilworth Ave Ste 100, Riverdale, MD 20737
  3. 3 MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
  4. 4 Office
    7404 Executive Pl Ste 101, Lanham, MD 20706

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banks
3.5
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Oct 16, 2024
Answered all of my questions. Was very patient- no questions are bad questions. Understood my medical history and was on point. Still anxious about the exam- but will review when completed
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Howard University
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alpha Banks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Banks' profile.

Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr.

Yes, Dr. Alpha Banks, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD

  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    7503 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD

  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

    8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD