Tara N. Banville, PA-C
4.9 out of 5
(246)
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St. Luke's Center for Urology - Allentown
My primary goal is for all my patients and their families from day one to be well informed about their diagnosis, treatment options and management of their condition. During your visit with me you can expect a down to earth, upfront, educated discussion on expectations, risks, benefits and appropriate options for you or your loved one.
I am a board-certified physician assistant who joined St. Luke’s University Health Network in 2014 after graduation from King’s College. I currently treat adult male and female urology patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings in Allentown. The opportunity to practice in both settings combines my passion for hospital-based acute care medicine with preventive care and quality of life management for the patients I see in my office.
In a typical day, I treat patients with hematuria, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction (ED), stone disease, urinary tract infection (UTI), overactive bladder and a variety of urologic cancers.
My personal interest is in male urology, particularly prostate cancer and post-prostatectomy urinary and erectile function preservation. In 2020 I developed a perioperative patient handbook on this topic for use in our practice. A long-term goal of mine is to further expand this into a live, patient-based preparedness seminar.
Outside of patient care, I enjoy reading dystopian novels, doing jigsaw puzzles, experiencing the sunshine and eating ice cream.
Expertise
- Urology
Board Certification(s)/Area(s) of Practice
- Physician Assistant
- Urology
This provider has 74 total patient reviews
“All was very good Tara was very nice”
4/22/2024
“Tara was training someone and she was doing good.”
4/22/2024
“Very good visit She answered all my questions.”
4/21/2024
“Tara was an outstanding listener and discussed what symptoms to look for if I do have prostate concerns.”
4/21/2024
“Tara is very good at her job. My visits are alway a good experience”
4/12/2024
“Tara is a professional.”
4/9/2024
“I always get the best treatment and care by this Physicians Office, as well as all my St Luke's Physicians.”
4/8/2024
“Visit went well. Very informative through out.”
4/8/2024
“Tara has been very good to follow up with since my prostate procedure, she has been very attentive to my needs when I am in for all my annual checkups”
4/7/2024
“Thank you for caring Tara Banville, PA-C.”
4/4/2024
“She explained everything to my wife and myself so we could under stand what she was talking about!”
4/3/2024
“An overall good experience. Thought I was given a good exam, any issues I had were listened to and addressed accordingly, including any prescriptions I am taking. The appointment went pretty much on time, the staff was courteous, professional, and knowledgeable being that my appointment was late in the day.”
4/3/2024
“As a 40+ year Japanese Karate and Self Defense expert who lived, worked and trained karate 17+ years in Japan, trust I am very wired about all aspects of respect, both in showing it when appropriate, and also being showed respect by people, in this case, doctors, I interact with. The doctor or PA in this case, Tara, was unbelievably focused on only me and providing me with explanation and answers to my questions, was not distracted, and spent more time with me than most doctors these days. I was remarkably impressed with her style and ability to show compassion and understanding, as after all, she is a woman and I am a man, and we were discussing urology and challenges surrounded my personal matters. I would HIGHLY recommend Tara to ANYONE In need of a top-notch urologist. Thank you for hiring someone like her, as I have Interacted with a few over the years, that I would never recommend. (Name)”
2/26/2024
“My visit was short as my current health makes seeing a Urology specialist optional.”
2/23/2024
“Tara was excellent. She explained all aspects of my issues in detail and covered my concerns before I brought them up. I was extremely happy with my visit with her and plan to continue to schedule checkup appointments with her.”
2/12/2024
“This was a routine yearly visit. Staff very courteous and professional.”
2/11/2024
“I love it here.”
2/6/2024
“Chris was exceptionally professional and when we were finished he thanked me for preregistration. Tara Banville answered numerous questions that I had prepared for this visit giving me the knowledge I will need in making my next decision.”
2/3/2024
“Good”
1/30/2024
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“I did not see Tara however, I did see her assistant and he was very helpful and through. It was a very good experience.”
4/27/2024