Garry Banks's Online Review Report Card

I was treated like I was wasting his time. I felt like he didn't take my concerns seriously. He either needs to retire, or only likes working with people with advanced, chronic issues that need surgery. He looked at my x-ray and saw the curve in my spine, and dismissed it as "that must just be the way you were standing". I'm sorry, but this "curve" has caused a lot of problems, hence why I came in for answers. I'm 35, what I have dealt with over the last 20 years, is NOT normal. And that's the way I stand.

Got into see the dr right away and had a procedure done the same week.

I’ve seen Dr Banks for two different problems over this last year. Both are serious; a tumor on my spine and two compression fractures. As in previous reviews he had absolutely no concern for explaining even the X-ray results much less answer a question. When starting to ask a question he interrupted and got up to walk out. When asked about any medication for extreme pain that hoes with compression fractures he told my daughter as he’s already in the hall way that “she’ll just have to deal with it”! He has no regard for the patient as a human being much less feel any obligation to them. He is an arrogant person who forgets that you hired him and he work for you! My daughter is a nurse and was appalled by his unprofessional conduct!

Dr Banks is the worst doctor I have ever seen! I have had multiple fractures of my spine and had come to the TCO urgent care because my pain had gotten worse and it was in a new location. X-rays were ordered and he’s looking at the X-rays and didn’t even talk about what was a new fracture. I had seen him before and he doesn’t show or explain what is happening. I started to ask a question and he actually interrupted me! It was about the brace that TCO had prescribed and he never did let me talk. This was my sixth compression fracture and they are very painful. I had before tried to schedule an appointment with pain Dr at TCO and I would have to wait almost three months to see her. I asked Dr Banks for help with the pain and he actually said “you’ll just have to deal with it” and walked out of the room. Essentially doctors are hired help. He was being paid to help me when I really needed it and he did nothing but insult me. My daughter was with me and is a nurse and she was appalled at Dr Bank’s total lack of regard!!

Good so far .Just seen him once and he took time to show and explain the procedure .Hard to give a review with one appointment

I got an appointment quickly. I signed in and was taken to a room to see Dr. Banks. We talked about the x-rays of my neck. Everything went well and I was out of the office promptly.

Dr Banks has never let me down. He has gone above and beyond what I expected to be done on my back issues. I recommended him 15 yrs ago and still do to anyone who is experiencing orthopedic problems. Thank you for the care and for having pride in your work...it shows!

I had a very good visit with Dr Garry Banks. He was very attentive, helpful and explained everything so i could understand my options. Highly recommend him for your care.

I thought my care was excellent. I had my first visit with Dr. Gary Banks yesterday and saw him again this morning for a spinal injection. The next step is, I pray that it works. The staff and Dr. Banks were very cooperative and very attentive to my problem.

Twin Cities Orthopedics has not been good to me in general. I went in for help having had the same issue for over 20 years and was forced to take lots of tests again and passed around to 4 different doctors when in the end, I was sent to the pain clinic where I wanted to go in the first place. Do not to see a P.A. since they do not know how to help you and if they refer you for a surgery consult, they will no longer help you and the surgeon will pass you back around when there is nothing they can do to help you.