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  • Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Pediatric Endocrinology
  • 52 years of experience
  • Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Endocrinology And Diabetes Ce 60 W Gore St Fl 2, Orlando, FL 32806
  • (321) 841-3303

Brief Intro

Richard Banks, MD, was born into a military family at Ft. Ord, California. As is typical of military families, he was raised in multiple locations, including Japan and Germany. However, his roots are in Springfield, MO. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, and from the University of Iowa Medical School in Iowa City, IA. His pediatric internship and residency were done at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Following residency, he was assigned for four years to Ft. Leonard Wood General Hospital in Missouri. He completed a Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship at Shands Teaching Hospital, University of Florida. Subsequently, he spent three years at William Beaumont AMC, El Paso, TX, and nine years at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, as the Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology. Upon retirement from the service after 24 years, Dr. Banks joined the Medical Education Program at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, where he holds a clinical faculty appointment and is involved in resident education. He is board certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. He is a member of the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society, the Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the Obesity Society. He is on the board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Orlando.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Iowa - 1973

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Endocrinology And Diabetes Ce
  • 60 W Gore St Fl 2, Orlando, FL 32806
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

  • Undescended and Retractile Testicle
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Epilepsy
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Humana
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Ambetter
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36