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Tara N. Banville, PA-C

4.9
Physician Assistant, Urology
484-526-2598

Locations & Contact

St. Luke's Center for Urology - West End
St. Luke's West End Medical Center
501 Cetronia Road
Suite 135
Allentown, PA 18104
484-526-2598
866-522-4710

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St. Luke's Center for Urology - Allentown
5018 Medical Center Circle
Suite 101B
Allentown, PA 18106
484-526-2598
866-522-4710

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About Me

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.

 

Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke’s University Health Network.

 

Overall Score

4.9 out of 5
215 ratings , 68 reviews

Patient Reviews

10/20/2024
Tara is an excellent health care provider and does what I expect one to do. She explained my circumstances and provided a detailed explanation of my situation. I was grateful for her help. Both her and the nurse (Name) were very helpful.

10/16/2024
Tara N Banville PA-C was very helpful and attentive

10/14/2024
Tara was very compassionate and kind. She helped me in my grieving of my grandson ,Jaxon. What a great person she is.

10/13/2024
I made a first available appointment and did not know I would be seeing a Female for my Urology appointment. In didn't even know there were Women Dr.'s in Urology. Tara was excellent. Very thorough in Questions and clearly explained thing to me.

10/11/2024
Dr Banville is a professional and is very caring about me as a patient. She has my full confidence, and I feel very comfortable during our visits.

10/09/2024
Tara has always ben kind, professional, and helpful!

09/27/2024
Tara was instrumental in sending me for the testing that discovered my prostate cancer in 2021. Tara is always extremely professional wile being friendly and approachable at the same time. She is always available to answer any questions I have and give me adequate time at each visit. She is a wonderful representative for this practice.

09/23/2024
This was my first appointment with Tara Banville. I am happy with my choice.

09/22/2024
Tara is fantastic. She answers all my questions which I have many.

08/19/2024
Tara Banville and everyone in the office treated me with respect!!

08/16/2024
All good never a bad experience with Tara Banville

08/03/2024
Tara Banville is at the top of the class of your employee's. Very professional asks questions on health, wellbeing and shows concern about the progress of your condition.

07/21/2024
Tara is always excellent with keeping one at ease, she is able to communicate well with what care I should follow. Could not ask for a better physician.

07/20/2024
I thought Tara was very professional. This was the first time I had seen her, and I thought she did a very good job.

07/14/2024
PA Tara Banville is truly WONDERFUL in the way she interacts with me. I always feel very comfortable discussing urology-related issues with her and fully trust that the information she shares with me is well thought out and 100% accurate. I feel very fortunate to have Tara handling my case.

07/05/2024
Very good experience considering the circumstances..

06/20/2024
It was a very good & quick visit.

06/16/2024
Provider was very professional and caring. She answered all my questions and made me feel good about the care I receive.

06/16/2024
Tara was a pleasure to have as my provider.

06/15/2024
Tara is an excellent provider and a definite asset to your team. She's very knowledgeable and takes time to listen to health concerns.

06/12/2024
Tara is an excellent provider . I am so glad I was scheduled with her . Will definately see her again & recommend her.

06/10/2024
Office visit went well with Tara and the staff.

06/09/2024
Good experience

05/19/2024
Very nice and helpful and careful team. Great office and very clean. Very satisfied with that office

05/17/2024
Excellent visit

05/17/2024
As far I was treated everthing was done very good

05/17/2024
Excellent conversation with the provider - addressed a few concerns - provider provided an alternative to the routine medication

05/13/2024
Everything went well.

05/12/2024
Provider for this visit was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to about health related issues

05/04/2024
Was all good and timely-----provider was knowledgeable, relaxed and our conversations were helpful. Made urology almost fun.Well done and thank you.

05/04/2024
Every thing was very good and professional

04/27/2024
I did not see Tara however, I did see her assistant and he was very helpful and through. It was a very good experience.

04/22/2024
All was very good Tara was very nice

04/22/2024
Tara was training someone and she was doing good.

04/21/2024
Very good visit She answered all my questions.

04/21/2024
Tara was an outstanding listener and discussed what symptoms to look for if I do have prostate concerns.

04/12/2024
Tara is very good at her job. My visits are alway a good experience

04/09/2024
Tara is a professional.

04/08/2024
I always get the best treatment and care by this Physicians Office, as well as all my St Luke's Physicians.

04/08/2024
Visit went well. Very informative through out.

04/07/2024
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

04/04/2024
Thank you for caring Tara Banville, PA-C.

04/03/2024
She explained everything to my wife and myself so we could under stand what she was talking about!

04/03/2024
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.

02/26/2024
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)

02/23/2024
My visit was short as my current health makes seeing a Urology specialist optional.

02/12/2024
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.

02/11/2024
This was a routine yearly visit. Staff very courteous and professional.

02/06/2024
I love it here.

02/03/2024
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.

01/30/2024
Good

01/29/2024
First time I saw Tara, since previous PA left practice. She was very good.

01/29/2024
My visit on January 6th was the best visit I've had at this office.

01/29/2024
Very good

01/26/2024
Very good visit.

01/21/2024
Tara is excellent!

01/21/2024
I saw PA Tara Banville. I was nervous about seeing someone new but I was overwhelmingly impressed with her. I hope to see her for all future visits!

01/20/2024
Tara was very good and helped with going to a different form of my medication.

01/15/2024
I have never had a provider quite like Tara, she was the most caring and knowledgable PA or doctor I have ever visited. Wow!! 5 stars *****.I really appreciate her

01/14/2024
This visit was a follow-up to my prostate surgery.

01/08/2024
She provided me with answers to my questions and was well prepared for my visit.

12/26/2023
This was my first appt. w/Tara it was a follow up to a visit I had w/a provider who was changing jobs. Besides being super smart & helpful, Tara was super personable & kind.

12/26/2023
The last visit was perfect as always.

12/20/2023
Everyone was very considerate and patience with me, which I greatly appreciated. You have an excellent staff.

12/20/2023
Very helpful

12/18/2023
Provider was a rock star. She has a bright future ahead of her.

12/18/2023
First time I had Tara as my provider, since the previous PA had left the practice. When we met she knew my previous history, gave me good advice, listened to me. I was very happy to have Tara as my new PA

12/18/2023
Tara was extremely prepared for my visit. She proposed a reasonble series of test to help diagnose my condition. The limited staff will delay the last proposed test until March.