Summary

Dr. Darnna Banks specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. She earned her medical degree from Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina and completed her residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in 2019. Dr. Banks pursued advanced fellowship training at Yale New Haven Hospital, completing programs in 2022 and 2023 to deepen her expertise in gastroenterology. With 11 years of experience in medicine, she is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Banks practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she treats patients with various digestive concerns. Her clinical focus includes helping patients manage constipation and chronic constipation, including cancer-related constipation cases. She utilizes diagnostic procedures such as abdominal X-rays to evaluate patients' conditions and provides sedation services when needed for certain procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Yale - New Haven Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Darnna Banks

1315 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Med School: Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Darnna Banks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • ConnectiCare
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Darnna Banks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Darnna Banks has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Yale - New Haven Hospital in 2023 and Yale New Haven Hospital in 2022.

Residency

Completed their residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in 2019.

Medical School

Graduated from Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina in 2015.

NPI Number

Darnna Banks' NPI number is 1437507266.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Darnna Banks speak?
Darnna Banks speaks Spanish and English.
Does Darnna Banks accept my insurance?
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Does Darnna Banks accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Darnna Banks's office located?
Darnna Banks's office is located at 1315 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.

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