Caroline A Banks, MD

Caroline A Banks, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.933945 average rating from 109 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Caroline Banks specializes in the treatment of facial nerve disorders, aesthetic facial surgery, and facial reconstruction. As a member of the Mass Eye and Ear Facial Nerve Center, she focuses on the treatment of facial paralysis and Bell’s palsy, offering the complete spectrum of medical and surgical procedures for facial nerve disorders.

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Dr. Banks is experienced in aesthetic procedures including cosmetic injectables, facelifts, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and browlifts. Her practice also includes reconstructive surgery of the head and neck after skin cancer (Moh’s) surgery, trauma, and birth deformities.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015
  • Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Otolaryngology, 2013
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.933945 average rating from 109 reviews

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Banks for many years. From my very first appointment until my most recent appointment a week ago, she has always spent the necessary time with me and has never made me feel rushed. She listens and answers questions to the best of her ability. In addition to her thoroughness, she is kind and compassionate. It can be tough finding a provider like Dr. Banks in these times. I actually look forward to my appointments with her because I know it will be informative, productive and pleasant.

    2026-07-01

  • Absolutely incredible! The first provider in a long line that listened to my concerns and did everything in her power to help me.

    2026-06-14

  • Dr. Banks was wonderful, as was the experience and overall care at the Facial Nerve Center. This felt the way that I would hope all healthcare could work. The setting was calm & friendly and it wasn't intimidating. Dr. Banks took a lot of time to meet with me and thoroughly explain different options. This has been a great experience and I'm really impressed!

    2026-06-13

  • Dr. Banks is always very caring. She's very passionate. She hears my concerns. She helps adjust my treatment when needed. She's just very kind and very patient and very compassionate person and always takes the time to listen.

    2026-06-11

  • Dr. Banks is by the far the most attentive physician I have met. I know that my concerns will always be addressed

    2026-06-10

  • Completely satisfied. Very, very impressed. Left feeling hopeful.

    2026-06-07

  • She was great

    2026-06-06

  • She was absolutely superb. I have never been as frightened in my life with my diagnosis or possible diagnosis and she walked me through it. We talked about everything, the possibilities. I've never been as impressed and I am [redacted] years old so it was wonderful to have somebody who was just a love.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr. Banks and her staff are exceptional, very caring and skilled.

    2026-06-01

  • Everything I experienced was above and beyond expectations.

    2026-05-26

  • This is a unique and important service for those with facial nerve issues. Dr. Banks is incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic. I can't imagine getting through this difficult time without the expertise, treatment, and support of her and her staff. Her physical therapist is also amazing.

    2026-05-24

  • Dr. Caroline Banks was so wonderful and caring and thorough and we loved her and can't wait to see her again. She helped [redacted] with his bell palsy and diagnosed him with synkinesis and will be treating him in the future.

    2026-05-17

  • Dr Banks & her office are always friendly, helpful and efficient.

    2026-05-17

  • Everything was everything

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Caroline Banks is an extraordinary blend of intelligence, kindness, and surgical skills. She is also a very clear communicator as well as a good listener.

    2026-05-13

  • The Doctor was professional, and never rushed my visit.. I would only say - keep up the good work!!

    2026-05-11

  • Always great service love the folks there

    2026-05-03

  • Dr Banks is wonderful at explaining what can be done. She is great with explaining pros and cons. Although she makes it your decision. I always go with her recommendations.

    2026-04-20

  • I appreciate the effort and knowledge this provider had for my bidit

    2026-04-19

  • This was the first time I met Dr. Banks and she seemed very thorough, showed empathy for my situation and was very kind.

    2026-04-13

  • I always enjoy my interactions with Dr Banks. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable and always makes me feel heard.

    2026-04-06

  • Explained things in manner I could understand and gave me options in a conservative manner which was great.

    2026-04-06

  • Caroline is incredibly scientific and clinical, but at the same time, personable and understanding. She's very experienced in her field, and that comes across in how she explains my medical situation. And I've never been more confident in my treatment and approach. The results speak for themselves, as well as her, and speak to her technique and her skill, because my nerve grafts are bringing my face back to life a year later, and hopefully fully, just in time for my wedding. She's an incredible provider, incredible clinician in person.

    2026-04-01

  • It was a pleasure being seen by Dr. Banks. I'm looking forward to being treated by her.

    2026-03-31

  • I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Banks. No one wants to have surgery but the process was done well and she treated me like a queen

    2026-03-18

  • I am very fortunate to have such great professionals concerning my health care. Both [redacted] physical therapist & Dr Banks plastic surgeon specializing in facial paralysis are both genuine and compassionate about their profession. They care so much for the well being of my health issues and are both very willing to help me in any way they can.

    2026-03-16

  • Very knowledgeable and seemed to understand.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Banks is truly an exceptional clinician. She is kind, thoughtful, supportive. Warm and attentive-listens- I feel cared for in a genuine and compassionate way. She is the BEST!!

    2026-03-08

  • Thebest.

    2026-03-11

  • It was a positive experience.

    2026-03-09

  • Caroline Banks is a very good doctor. She asked very good questions. I'm glad that I got Caroline as a doctor. Very pleasant to be around. She did a very thorough examination. She spent a lot of time explaining the next process and procedures. I feel very comfortable with my medical issues in her hands. I'm looking forward to the next visit I feel confident she will figure this out.

    2026-02-22

  • Great staff, friendly, helpful and attentive to the patient's needs. Went out of their way to work around my schedule -both long term and on the day of the appointment. Dr. Banks answered all questions in an open, understandable fashion explaining various pros and cons of the procedures recommended. Came across as a very competent and caring professional that I trust will take care of my medical needs perfectly.

    2026-03-01

  • GREAT

    2026-02-28

  • I am satisfied with the care from Dr. Bank and her nurse. They are so special in making me feel confident and secure about my case. They care about every detail in their specialty, as does the person who takes the tests on me. Thank you.

    2026-02-09

  • The doctor and the assistant were very nice and very knowledgeable we enjoyed the visit.

    2026-02-08

  • Dr.Banks was very caring and knowledgeable

    2026-01-19

  • Very knowledgeable and professional

    2026-01-18

  • Professional and informative, yet caring.

    2026-01-18

  • Keep up the good work

    2026-01-12

  • My provider was very kind and courteous.

    2026-01-01

  • The procedure I am facing is complex and has caused me considerable anxiety. However, Dr. Banks's calm, reassuring demeanor and thorough, detailed explanations have made me feel far more comfortable and confident than any other doctor I have consulted.

    2025-12-22

  • Excellent

    2025-12-21

  • I've been involved with Dr. Banks now for some four years after my incident and at every turn and every measure she's been very attentive and helpful and understanding of the circumstances of where I was, what I'd gone through and where my mindset could be at times. She's been very helpful.

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. Banks was fantastic in her care. Her professionalism expertise and manner were exceptional.

    2025-12-14

  • I prefer my doctor than the nurse , my doctor is very helpful and care about patients

    2025-12-14

  • Dr Banks is excellent. Very caring. Listens to my concerns. Would highly recommend her.

    2025-12-11

  • Always on time and a great visit.

    2025-12-09

  • Dr. Banks has been enormously helpful and has seen me through the worst 5 years of Bell's Palsy. I am extremely grateful to her for all she has done to make it tolerable. She's made it possible for me to function and try to live my best life anyway.

    2025-12-02

  • Dr Banks is very knowledgeable and was careful to go into details of my complicated medical history. I finished the visit with a clear understanding of how to proceed

    2025-12-06

  • Dr Banks was patient with my questions and concerns as well as my families questions. She spent sufficient time in explaining procedures and care for my issue. She also provided diagrams to explain as well . Very thorough.

    2025-12-03

  • I loved my visit

    2025-11-24

  • Excellent, she cares

    2025-11-23

  • Dr. Caroline Banks is a wonderful doctor. I trust her explicitly. She's kind, caring, professional, and very thorough.

    2025-11-19

  • The Doctor did an excellent job explaining the various options. She displays a conservative approach which I greatly appreciate.

    2025-11-17

  • I am so grateful to receive health care at MEEI, and, specifically, from my physician, Dr. Caroline Banks.

    2025-10-27

  • Excellent visit, as always c

    2025-10-24

  • The best of the best!!!

    2025-10-16

  • Very professional as well as personal level of care.

    2025-10-15

  • Love Dr banks!

    2025-10-13

  • Both the PA and the Dr. were wonderful.

    2025-10-07

  • Dr. Banks is one of the best providers, doctors I have ever seen or worked with. She's kind, she's informative, she's smart, she's personable, she explains everything in detail and she makes you feel like even though she moves you along that she would spend as much time as need be on anything you need to speak about health related.

    2025-09-11

  • The Dr. is wonderful

    2025-09-04

  • Dr. Banks was terrific. She explained things in easy to understand terms, answered every question I had, and ensured I left with all available information regarding my condition. I would highly recommend her.

    2025-09-06

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • United Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid ME
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Coventry
  • Medicaid CT
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Aetna
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • WellSense
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Multiplan
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Medicaid VT
  • Fallon Health
  • Medicare