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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 Nephrologist 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 Nephrologist in New Braunfels, TX.

About

Dr. Banks studied at Rice Unoversity. Dr. Heather Banks, MD is a Nephrologist in New Braunfels, TX. Dr. Banks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's Hospital Of San Antonio, Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Resolute Health Hospital. Dr. Banks has experience treating conditions like Acute Kidney Failure, Acidosis and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III 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. Dr. Banks' 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
Acidosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Acute Kidney Failure
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hypercalcemia
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Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
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
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Bronchitis
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Cellulitis
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
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Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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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
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
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
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
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
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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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
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • United Healthcare
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • Aetna

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

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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
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    2009
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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, Acidosis and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Banks, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Of San Antonio, Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Resolute Health Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital Of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX

  • Gonzales Healthcare Systems-Memorial Hospital

    1110 N Sarah Dewitt Dr, Gonzales, TX

  • Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

    1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX