Dr. Sudesh Banaji, MD | Forrest City, AR | Internist

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Dr. Sudesh Banaji has practiced internal medicine and family medicine for 39 years and is affiliated with Forrest City Medical Center. He treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease stage 5.

He completed his residency at East Tennessee State University in 1998 and sees patients in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4

48 Ratings
39 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
East Tennessee State University City
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Banaji's Ratings and Reviews

4

48 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Best doctor in Forrest City Arkansas.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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July 5th, 2021

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I love Dr B!! He takes very god care of my complicated medical condition. The staff is awesome.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 22nd, 2016

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I tried to rate this Dr already and was trying to give 5 stars but for some reason it only showed 3 and I can't change it, but this Dr is amazing as well as his nurse practitioner, and staff!! Very friendly and professional environment!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 31st, 2015

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I LOVE THIS DR, HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER JERRE , AND HIS STAFF!! BETH YOUNG

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 31st, 2015

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Dr.B seems like a fairly decent guy he's a little hard to understand.. But his Staff are terrible!!!the nurses never return calls are so lazy they won't send a fax (1 min to fax)!!! They are about as cooperative as a rabid dog... They don't give a Care about what a patient needs.. When my dad is seen he pays a copayment and always has to come back to do his lab so they get that second copayment ($75.00-$150.00) he never knows what he has to pay or why!! I honestly think that the staff are ruining Dr.B's practice more than anything

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

March 12th, 2013

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This dr has my sister on 16 different medications. Every time she goes he wants to add another medication. All her lab & conditions are out of control & he doesn't have a clue what to do!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 18th, 2012

Internal Medicine of Forrest City

332 E Cook StForrest City, AR 72335

Tel: (870) 630-2233

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 12:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Sudesh Banaji, MD	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Boomi Thiagarajan Nathan, MD	Dr. Sean Francis Koch
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4 (48 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1.8 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience		23 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English
Forrest City , AR	Mesquite , TX	Blytheville , AR	Jonesboro , AR
Med School: J.J.M Medical College	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at East Tennessee State University City in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from J.J.M Medical College in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Banaji's NPI number is 1003815192.

Betty Jean Jones
Nurse Practitioner
| Forrest City, AR
(0)
Donald Gordon Seibel
Emergency Medicine
51 Years Exp | Forrest City, AR
(0)
Katherine A Rohrer
Nurse Practitioner
| Forrest City, AR
(0)
Madeline Kennedy Herrington
Nurse Practitioner
| Forrest City, AR
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Maggie Lee Bethell
Nurse Practitioner
| Forrest City, AR
(0)
Dr. David Lee Webber I, DO
Family Medicine
38 Years Exp | Clarksdale, MS
(6)
Dr. Prabhakara Reddy Tukivakala, MD
Internal Medicine
56 Years Exp | Marianna, AR
(2)
Dr. Terry Dale Hunt, MD
Family Medicine
41 Years Exp | Parkin, AR
(13)
Dr. Bose S Manyam, MD
Cardiology
51 Years Exp | Wynne, AR
(4)
Dr. David Lawrence Napier II
Internal Medicine
| Forrest City, AR
(0)

Where is Dr. Sudesh Banaji's office located?: Dr. Sudesh Banaji's office is located at 332 E Cook St, Forrest City, AR, 72335.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sudesh Banaji affiliated with?: Dr. Sudesh Banaji is affiliated with Forrest City Medical Center.
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