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Everyone has unique needs and concerns. My goal is to understand what is truly important to you and then discuss what medications, interventions, and lifestyle choices are available to optimize your health.
Dr. Banitt is originally from Iowa. He received his undergraduate degree at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa. Dr. Banitt then moved to Boston where he completed his medical training in teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. His residency in Internal Medicine was at Beth Israel Hospital, and his cardiology fellowship training was at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Dr. Banitt treats patients with all aspects of cardiovascular disease and is skilled in coronary interventions/stenting procedures. He treats patients with all types of cardiovascular diseases and works with Internists, Family Physicians, and Naturopathic Doctors throughout the Portland area. Diversity is welcomed.
In his free time, Dr. Banitt enjoys gardening, travels through the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and walks with his German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever.
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Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Areas of Focus
General Cardiology
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Interventions / Stenting
Heart Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Cardiovascular Division, Boston, MA, 1995
Residency, Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA, 1992
MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, 1989
BA, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 1984
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
HONORS
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
“Top Doctor”, US News and World Reports
Legacy Teaching Attending Award Recipient
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2023, 2024, 2025
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
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