Ratan K. Banik, MD, PhD - Pain Management in Minneapolis, Minnesota

“Literally the nicest doctor I know. Very thorough with his work and practice. Always takes the time to hear my concerns with zero pressure about the time he spends with me. This is a doctor that makes me feel seen and heard. I see Dr Banik for pain management & although I'm one of those unusual not fixable chronic pain cases, we have found solutions, so that I can at least tolerate standing and walking. For reference I was becoming completely immobile before I started knee ablation procedures. Through every procedure he always lifts me up with encouraging words and laughter. I feel very taken care of by Dr Banik and would recommend him in a heart beat. He's a doctor who cares. We've worked together I believe 4 years now and I plan on maintaining him as my doctor for as long as he's here”

— Kristie Garcia

“I've had two successful epidurals for back and leg problems from Dr. Banik. He spent a generous amount of time ahead of both appointments listening to my descriptions of longtime post-injury issues and targeted the injections exactly. I highly recommend Dr. Banik and his team.”

— Marta Ljungkull

“Dr. Banik and his nurse Anna are fantastic! I receive trigger point injections from Dr. Banik. This is because I had neck surgery in 2009 and five days later(2010) I had staphylococcus. My neck surgeon removed all the infected material and by God's will I healed. Now, I live with severe pain because the musculoskeletal tissues are permanently damaged. Dr. Banik gives my injections precisely where I need them for maximum benefit. He stops and asks where I need more injections to thoroughly cover my pain. He prescribes a pain medication that I am Extremely careful with. I am also a transplant patient at the University of MN. Dr.Banik works well with my team. Dr. Banik has never been late to one of my appointments. He has been kind and thorough with my care. He is aware of my medical history and takes it all into consideration when treating me. I would and have recommended Dr. Banik to friends and family.”

— Elizabeth Taylor

“Dr. Banik was more than an hour late for the appointment. Then he rushed in and asked about my asthma. I don't have asthma. Then he asked about my COPD. I don't have COPD. I have osteoarthritis in my back and several joints from an accident 60 years earlier. Once he pulled up my chart, he explained that I have problems with my back. Gosh; thanks for the news. His "After the visit" notes were inaccurate as well. I'll never go back.”

— Jean Egerman