Hussain
Banu
MBBS

HBanu
Family Medicine Physician
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English
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  • Family Medicine
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Locations

Iowa River Landing East
920 East 2nd Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
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Training and Education

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Degrees

MBBS, Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli, India

Residencies

Family Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Ratings

The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.

Patient comments

Easy to get looked to get a room.
June 27, 2023
I had a problem with my back aftereffects after my back was worked on.
June 27, 2023
Fairly quick but efficient visit.
June 21, 2023
Dr. Banu is awesome. She is a great doctor.
June 21, 2023
Dr Banu is a very concerned and patient Doctor. She is always pleasant and makes me feel comfortable.
June 15, 2023
Most of the people who work for this clinic and the Hospital are great, they care and show it.
June 15, 2023
I've found the entire clinic to be wonderful and professional.
June 13, 2023
Dr. Banu was great. She even messaged me on Saturday and Sunday to see how I was doing. Follow up is one thing I have had trouble with in the past.
June 13, 2023
Dr Banu has an excellent bedside manner.. She attends to all Our needs and follows up on testing and referrals if needed. We need more Dr who cares for the People She serves
June 13, 2023
Friendliness of all the workers
June 9, 2023
Having a Dr who listens and really cares for my well being
June 8, 2023
The doctor is very friendly and smart.
June 8, 2023
The doctor is very good and the medical student is very nice he is in his third year in medical school . Very promising doctor.
June 8, 2023
Fast but efficient
June 8, 2023
Dr. Banu is the Best
June 8, 2023
Even if I say something dumblike, answers in manner giving info with no indication that I was perhaps asking something without merit
June 6, 2023
In and out ease. Like doctor because she is a practical doctor, e.g. Saying I am maintaining my weight, which is better to hear rather than saying, "you have not lost any weight." Also, she understands that I am adverse to all sorts of medications and I appreciate that.
June 6, 2023
Very prompt.
June 6, 2023
Dr. Banu is a compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, professional member of your healthcare team. She should be recognized for her continued dedication to the best outcome for the patient.
June 5, 2023
Great experience even when not feeling well.
May 30, 2023
Excellent listening to what was going on with a tough cough for over 8 weeks.
May 30, 2023
The wonderful doctor
May 25, 2023
Everythingalways caring, professional, friendly!
May 25, 2023
Love my provider and all the nurses
May 23, 2023
All good. No concerns
May 18, 2023
My doctor really do care about my health and mental health
May 16, 2023
They take good care of you and take great quality care of your problems
May 16, 2023
It is worth the distance to get the care and treatments and I have great faith in my care team [...] so I'm so thankful for the great care and compassion I receive here and I have to trust my care team which I 100 percent do
May 16, 2023
Just well informed by Dr Banu
May 16, 2023
Dr Banu was excellent at helping me understand my labs and past mammogram She made sure I understood what she was saying by showing me on the computer what each item meant. She's very caring and thoughtful. [...] she has made the transition awesome!
May 16, 2023
Easy and efficient.
May 10, 2023
Fast response to my concerns
May 4, 2023
Dr was incredibly kind and empathic. Explained everything carefully and provided options for the presented issue
May 4, 2023
How soon I was seen, and the concern showed me while I was there
May 4, 2023
Great
April 30, 2023
She is amazing. Love her.
April 28, 2023
I felt heard
April 11, 2023
Excellent with listening to me and answering questions.
April 11, 2023
Concern shown for all of my issues.
April 11, 2023
I've been a patient of Dr. Banu's... 2010 & I see no reason to change to any other MD.. I've been seeing my PCP as above & with the University *NAME(S)* 1977. I good, thanks.
April 7, 2023
Dr experienced
April 6, 2023
A calming atmosphere- Everyone seems to know what they're doing
April 6, 2023
Dr. Banu is very efficient, friendly and has a good sense of humor. I'm really glad I found her. She changed my meds and keeping an eye on me.
April 6, 2023
Dr. Banu is good
April 4, 2023
Extremely fast service, particularly for a medical setting. Most favorable experience I have had @ UIHC.
March 31, 2023
I've been coming here 10 years or more, but the Dr. I was assigned after my old one moved, I do not care for
March 28, 2023
Dr. Banu is awesome
March 23, 2023
Fast, friendly and good service
March 16, 2023
Dr Banu is a great and very caring Dr I've been with her for a very long time and I plan on staying with her
March 16, 2023
Everyone does their job & makes the time fly big, good job!
March 2, 2023
Dr. Banu spent me to rehab therapy for my shoulder but I couldn't do the exercises. Just too painful, recently, I had a Cortisone shot & have no pain so maybe I can try therapy again. Yes! 1000x's.
March 2, 2023
Good, productive appt.
March 1, 2023
Perfect
February 27, 2023
The best thing is everyone there works as a bee
February 27, 2023
Great treatment.
February 25, 2023
She is great.
February 25, 2023
I love my physician Dr. Banu She listens to my concerns and is educated in her responses to my needs.
February 23, 2023
Dr.Bamu is so pleasant and caring.
February 23, 2023
Everything- so convenient and accessible- The IRL location Is the only reason I felt comfortable leaving my former doctor. I was always hesitant because of the main hospital Inconvenience. I've very happy with everything I can complete at that location- just wish there were additional things so I wouldn't ever have to go to the hospital area unless It was a reason you have to go to the hospital.
February 22, 2023
Literally everything else was awesome!
February 22, 2023
The staff is great
February 22, 2023
Dr. Banu is great.
February 21, 2023
Dr. Banu is very effective and very pleasant and supportive. I rare combination that I truly appreciate.
February 21, 2023
Wait time was very short ,
February 20, 2023
Dr Banu has been my provider for several years and am grateful for having her as my provider. She takes time to talk about my conditions, is good at providing promotional health counseling, and above all Involves me with decision making on the treatment options. She is also very kind and professional. I am happy with the care she delivers. She is prompt in responding to my concerns on the E chart messages and ensures that I get the desired treatment. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a provider as she is very thorough during the evaluations, shows that she cares, does not make you feel rushed, or judged, and sees the importance of involving patients in making their healthcare decisions .
February 20, 2023
Efficient, in, done, out!
February 15, 2023
Test results are available quickly.
February 15, 2023
Dr. Banu was caring and helpful!
February 6, 2023
Every thing was good
February 3, 2023
Seeing my favorite doctor again.
February 2, 2023
Dr Banu takes time to listen and explain. She is thorough in a friendly, informative way. I bypass local doctors to drive an hour to keep her as my doctor.
February 2, 2023
Dr. Banu always looks out for my best care. She even speaks with my Adult Psychiatry [NAME] after my appointments. To talk about medications I am on. She is the best primary Doctor I have had in very many years!
February 1, 2023
Very caring doctor
January 31, 2023
I trust Dr. Banu with my life. She listens to me and talks to me, not like some doctors that talk at me. Dr. Banu genuinely cares - She is easy to talk to and very thorough when examing me and getting to the bottom of what causes me pain and how it effects my health overall.
January 29, 2023
I feel like Dr Banu listens to my concerns and it feels like a health partnership not me trying to convince a doctor that we should look into things more. She is proactive about diving into my health concerns.
January 26, 2023
Didn't have to walk miles from parking, and people inside are always so up beat especially my doctor.
January 26, 2023
Dr & staff were wonderful.
January 18, 2023
Everyone is so wonderful
January 12, 2023
Dr. Banu was very Kind and helpful. She addressed all my concerns and provided useful guidance with the medications and referrals I asked for. Over the years my wife (also a patient with UHI&C) have recommended your services to others. Everyone who tried your services have been pleased with the care they received. [name]
January 12, 2023
Very nice and clean walking was a little far no W/C access, if there was I wasn't asked
January 10, 2023
Dr. Banu is always so thorough but is warm and non-judgmental.
December 27, 2022
Very good
December 20, 2022
I like the fact that she set me up with appointments that I needed in a timely manner.
December 14, 2022
Seriously Everything was great. From the time I enter the doorway I had support finding the office. [...] I didn't have to wait long for my appointment. The doctor was efficient. The nurse was nice. The checkout people were great.
December 14, 2022
Friendly, knowledgeable people.
December 13, 2022
Thank you for all the care.
November 29, 2022
Dr. Banu is extremely competent and listens to me always. I couldn't ask for a better Family Physician.
November 29, 2022
I appreciate the time taken and sincerity my care provider offers.
November 25, 2022
Staff, nurse and doctor provide great care. I feel like I am meeting with friends that care about my health.
November 25, 2022
I really did not want to be admitted to the hospital. The doctor said okay but these are the things that could happen which were life threatening I said YES I will be admitted.
November 23, 2022
She is very knowledgeable & I feel like she listens to my concerns. Sometimes she talks a bit fast and I don't understand what she says. Slowing down would help!
November 20, 2022
Dr Banu is amazing
November 17, 2022
Dr Husain Banu is an amazing physician. She is a very careful listener and has a wealth of knowledge on human biology and psychology. I always learn something and take away some homework for myself, which helps me improve my own health too
November 17, 2022
There was nearly zero wait time throughout my appoint.
November 17, 2022
The Doctor is awesome!
November 15, 2022
I do not like seeing Dr banu!Banu!, I want to change my primary care provider
November 8, 2022
They are always nice and friendly
November 8, 2022
Dr Banu is always great
October 31, 2022
Dr. Banu always makes me feel important and listens to my problems and tries to solve my issues.
October 31, 2022
Kindness
October 29, 2022
Very professional - people seem to work as a team.
October 27, 2022
Dr. Banu always shows the utmost concern and really does a great job of being very thorough. She listens to me and is good at intuiting where the problem might be coming from.
October 25, 2022
The speed and quality of care I received!
October 25, 2022
It was my first visit with my newly assigned PCP and I am most pleased with the care I received!
October 25, 2022
How caring Dr. Banu and the MA was with me.
October 25, 2022
This was my first visit with Dr Bani and I found her to be very thorough, thoughtful and competent in all my questions.
October 25, 2022
Dr Banu was professional & seemed to understand my issue
October 24, 2022
She's awesome
October 20, 2022
Clean and friendly
October 20, 2022
Dr Banu is a gifted Doctor. She has always treated us with respect , knowledge and understanding . We are VERY PLEASED with her care
October 18, 2022
Excellent teamwork and communication between Dr Banu's and her team.
October 18, 2022
Dr Banu always takes the time to ensure my questions are answered and offers guidance In a way that Is empathetic and kind when she provides feedback on making better decisions on improving my health.
October 18, 2022
I've been with Dr. Banu for a while now, but I think maybe I need to find a different doctor. Dr. Banu is a good doctor, but she is not always warm. For some people this would not matter, but I find I would like a greater deal of personal caring and connection from a PCP.
October 18, 2022
Everyone was so helpful
October 18, 2022
Everyone was polite and my visit went very quickly
October 17, 2022
I had a couple concerns regarding other items that would involve other experts and Dr Banu made the process very easy for me to setup appointments.
October 17, 2022
We are Blessed to Have Dr Banu as our Primary Doctor . She explains things to us that really helps us understand our issues and cares for us
October 16, 2022
Very organized
October 11, 2022
Already have given a referral your way. I am looking forward to a long relationship with my new doctor and U of I Health Care.
October 11, 2022
Excellent doctor
October 4, 2022
I always feel cared about and my needs are taken care of.
October 4, 2022
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Banu. She truly listens to my concerns. She is nonjudgmental and kind. I appreciate her so much!
September 30, 2022
It is a very good clinic
September 27, 2022
Friendly staff
September 27, 2022
Dr. Banu is the best listener, helps me out with any of my problems and I have a lot of medical and mental problems. Dr. Banu is the best. I trust her with my life.
September 20, 2022
The way the nurse and the doctor interacted with me with a smiling face was a healing process for me
September 20, 2022
No complaints
September 20, 2022
I don't like change, especially with my doctors. Dr. Banu has been wonderful caring for me and I appreciate her care and concerns for my overall health.
September 3, 2022
She is very approachable and she inspire trust
September 1, 2022
Getting me in to see my physician during late hours.
August 31, 2022
Been with Dr. Banu for several years. She is very thorough. Explains things well. Always makes sure we understand.
August 30, 2022
Good care
August 30, 2022
I felt like everyone really cared about me while I was there. [...] It was so nice to have so many people genuinely care about my wellbeing and going the extra mile to really listen to me and make my appointment a good experience.
August 23, 2022
Nor very approachable and pushy.
August 18, 2022
Provider more understanding and not rude.
August 18, 2022
Dr. Banu has been my doctor for several years. She is a very good doctor whom I have referred many people to her.
August 16, 2022
The pleasantness, professionalism & quality of care.
August 15, 2022
I feel confident in my doctor as far as my health. She's very nice & professional.
August 15, 2022
Dr Banu is an excellent provider
August 11, 2022
Good
June 24, 2022
I greatly appreciate the doctors' and nurses' competence and how, when I bring something up, they take it seriously and evaluate the issue.
June 22, 2022
Dr. Benu is an excellent care provider. I want to keep her as my care provider. She is very knowledgeable and also helps the patient feel at ease.
June 3, 2022
Dr. Benu did a very thorough assessment of my situation of health needs. She was very patient with my questions. She provided an answer for my wrist problem and her suggestions is working for me.
June 3, 2022
Great e-mail follow-up post visit.
May 27, 2022
Friendly, speedy service. Thank you!
May 27, 2022
Very friendly and polite.
May 16, 2022
Dr. Banu seems to be very caring dr. Seems very professional.
May 16, 2022
Good.
May 10, 2022
The health care I received - from diagnosis to treatment options - my physician really took time to discuss this thoroughly with me.
May 3, 2022
Always had good experiences
April 27, 2022
Dr. Banu is wonderful
April 27, 2022
Sometimes *Dr. Banu assumes that I understand certain things about my health which I don't actually know. I have found that if I ask questions, she responds w/ the info I need so that I can understand I just need to actively engage.
April 21, 2022
Dr. Banu is a great doctor! She listens & gives excellent advise.
April 19, 2022
I am very glad Dr. Banu is my primary care physician. She is thoroughal, professional, friendly, and an excellent listener.
April 19, 2022
Good
April 19, 2022
Friendly
April 19, 2022
Dr Banu is excellent in providing me with my care
April 8, 2022
Care and concern for my health by the Dr
March 22, 2022
Level of concern/empathy shown by Dr. Banu.
March 22, 2022
Fairly efficient.
March 19, 2022
Very professional
March 17, 2022
Everyone is nice
March 9, 2022
Being well cared for by Dr. Banu and her MA
February 28, 2022
Dr Banu was a little behind in clinic that day but spent ALOT of time taking care of me, more time than I expected. She made sure all my concerns were addressed before the visit was completed
February 28, 2022
MD washed her hands twice. Nice to see this
February 28, 2022
She knows me and my daughter (also her patient) well and we trust her completely.
February 19, 2022
Everyone is friendly efficient and fast yet not rushed. We work together to monitor my health, be it mental, physical or spiritual.
February 19, 2022
Good experience with a new physician.
February 8, 2022
Best thing was the explanation of the course of action, lists needed, meds. to start, and how everything ties into my overall wellbeing.
January 30, 2022
I'm always very happy w/ Dr. Banu. She listens to all of my concerns, addresses each of them thoroughly and asks for acknowledgement & understanding.
January 30, 2022
I was able to get right in and right out.
January 26, 2022
Always caring, concerned and patient. Always explains options of health care. I could not ask for a nicer, better doctor.
January 24, 2022
Dr Banu showed great care and concern with my situation. Without her urgency and quick follow up I would have experienced a much greater risk of severe illness.
January 24, 2022
Nothing extraordinary
January 17, 2022
The courtesy and professionalism of Dr. Banu
January 17, 2022
Dr. Banu is the best family care provider I have ever had. Very knowledgeable and truly listens to patient concerns
January 17, 2022
[...] Would not go anywhere else.
January 12, 2022
Dr. Banu is my favorite doctor. She is wonderful!
January 12, 2022
I want a different primary doctor
December 31, 2021
Professional care
December 20, 2021
Everyone at the clinic shares the same level of commitment and concern for the patient. That creates a very comfortable environment and instills confidence in me as a patient.
December 15, 2021
They're nice really easy to talk to and always shows interest. Very polite.
December 9, 2021
Dr. Banu is very thorough and goes through pertinent health information and orders needed labs,etc.
December 6, 2021
Dr. Banu is very patient while explaining things to me.
December 1, 2021
The care I received was excellent
November 26, 2021
Very impressed
November 24, 2021
Getting knowledgeable diagnosis
November 24, 2021
Dr. Hunnan was excellent. She is not my regular doctor, but she was so caring, asked questions, listened, taught me well and was sympathetic to my problem. I am so appreciative of her good care, rapid response to a question via i-chart.
November 15, 2021
Very caring doctor and nurse
November 8, 2021
My primary care physician.
October 28, 2021
She was very thorough, pleasant and helpful.
October 28, 2021
She helped greatly in dealing with my problem.
October 27, 2021
*Dr. Banu is amazing!
October 25, 2021
Getting help from Dr. Banu
October 21, 2021
Very productive w COVID 19 circumstances.
October 21, 2021
Dr. Banu
October 21, 2021
Dr. Banu is great - she is so compassionate and really listens to your issues and always solves the problem.
October 21, 2021
Dr. Banu was wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone. I felt heard and supported with a logical follow up plan.
October 5, 2021
Super impressed with Dr. Banu, she answered questions and on one I had on medications/ vitamins she said she would check into it. After I got home it wasn't but a short time that she messaged me the answer that she found. Really appreciate her communication in person and through the portal!
October 5, 2021
Good experience. Dr. Banu is very understanding and knowledgeable in her area of practice. I believe I received appropriate care for my health needs
July 8, 2021