Tara N. Banville, PA-C
4.9 out of 5
(256)
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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.
Specialties
- Physician Assistant
- Urology
Expertise
- Urology
This provider has 88 total patient reviews
“Provider was very professional and caring. She answered all my questions and made me feel good about the care I receive.”
6/16/2024
“Tara was a pleasure to have as my provider.”
6/16/2024
“Tara is an excellent provider and a definite asset to your team. She's very knowledgeable and takes time to listen to health concerns.”
6/15/2024
“Tara is an excellent provider . I am so glad I was scheduled with her . Will definately see her again & recommend her.”
6/12/2024
“Office visit went well with Tara and the staff.”
6/10/2024
“Good experience”
6/9/2024
“Very nice and helpful and careful team. Great office and very clean. Very satisfied with that office”
5/19/2024
“Excellent visit”
5/17/2024
“As far I was treated everthing was done very good”
5/17/2024
“Excellent conversation with the provider - addressed a few concerns - provider provided an alternative to the routine medication”
5/17/2024
“Everything went well.”
5/13/2024
“Provider for this visit was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to about health related issues”
5/12/2024
“Was all good and timely-----provider was knowledgeable, relaxed and our conversations were helpful. Made urology almost fun.Well done and thank you.”
5/4/2024
“Every thing was very good and professional”
5/4/2024
“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
“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
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“It was a very good & quick visit.”
6/20/2024