Robert Banco, MD

Robert Banco, MD
Boston Spine Care Group 25 Washington St Unit 1B Wellesley, MA 02482
About

Robert Banco, MD

Robert J. Banco, M.D. is currently an associate clinical professor in the orthopaedic surgery department at Tufts University School of Medicine.

He received his BA degree from Gettysburg College. His medical degree was earned at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Banco completed his surgical internship, bone biology and metabolism fellowship, and his orthopaedic residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. A spine fellowship was completed at the New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Banco was spine section chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery for New England Baptist Hospital from 1997-2007. During his tenure as chief at NEBH, the spine section expanded from six surgeons to fourteen. The spine section produced over 150 publications and presentations and took part in 12 FDA IDE studies. After 10 years as chief, Dr. Banco decided to step down so that he could pursue other academic initiatives.

Dr. Banco keeps current on his medical knowledge by instructing various courses locally and nationally. His research interests include the outcome of lumbar fusions, cervical and lumbar interbody fusion devices, BMP and bone graft substitutes, prosthetic disc replacement devices, image guided surgery, and dynamic stabilization. He has received over $1 million in grants for his medical research.

Dr. Banco is licensed and board certified by the ABOS. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the New England Spine Study Group. He is a charter member and also on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Spine Surgeons.
Primary Specialty

Orthopedic Surgeon

Gender Male
Education Georgetown Univ Sch Of Med, Washington Dc 20007
Training Univ Of Ma Med Ctr, General Surgery
Affiliations American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Spinal Arthroplasty Society
New England Orthopedic Society
Certification American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Services Cervical-Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Fusion
Cervical-Cervical Laminectomy, Fusion
Cervical-Laminoplasty
Cervical- Posterior cervical laminotom
Computer-assisted spein surgery
Lumbar- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar- Laminectomy
Lumbar- Laminectomy, Fusion, Instrumented and Uninstrumented
Lumbar-Partial Discectomy
Lumbar-Posterior Interbody Fusion
Lumbar- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar-Vertebral Body Replacement
Thoracic-Derotation with Instrumentation
Thoracic Laminectomy and Instrumentation
Thoracic Vertebral Body Replacement (anterior)
Consumer Feedback
(4 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
3 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
3.5 star average for Value
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Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, I didn't have to wait very long
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
No, They definitely believe in quality over quantity and allow more than enough time in between appointments
Does this orthopedic surgeon use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Does this provider always put the customer first?
Yes, they always put customers first
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April 12, 2013
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
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January 03, 2013
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