Summary

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, bone graft substitutes, prosthetic disc replacement devices, and image guided surgery. He has received over $1 million in grants for his medical research. The Becker%u2019s Spine Review (1/23/2013) listed Dr. Banco as one of the top 102 spine surgeons who have made significant contributions to the field of spine surgery through research, innovation or leadership positions. 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. Dr. Banco was awarded the 2010 Tufts Orthopedic Residency Teaching Award. He received the Castle Connelly 2011 Patient%u2019s Choice Award and has been selected to The Best Doctors in America each year since 2009.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 44 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center
  • 41 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2000 Washington St Ste 104Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

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Orthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
4.3 
44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Newton Lower Falls , MABoston , MABrighton , MABoston , MA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Jude Banco

  • AARP - HMO
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Jude Banco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Jude Banco has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Back Injuries
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Neck Injuries
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Arthritis (Spondylarthritis)
  • Spinal Fusion

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umass Memorial Medical Center

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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