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Jody Lyn Banister, MD

Jody Lyn Banister, MD

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(616) 685-6919
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(616) 685-6919

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Internal Medicine - Grand Rapids Campus

300 Lafayette SE
Ste 3000
Grand Rapids , MI 49503

Also Affiliated With...

Insurances Accepted

  • Access Health HMO
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Michigan Preferred PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Align Senior Care/Ally Align HMO
  • Alliance Health and Life AHLIC PPO
  • Alliance Health and Life EPO/POS/PPO
  • ASR PPO
  • BCBSM
  • BCBSM Blue Preferred Plus BPP PPO
  • BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PPO
  • BCBSM Premier PPO
  • Blue Care Network BCN HMO
  • Blue Care Network Behavioral Health
  • Blue Care Network MA HMO
  • Blue Care Network Preferred HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete BCC HMO
  • Cigna Covered under Priority Health PPO
  • Cofinity Advantage PPO
  • Cofinity PPO, Auto, Work Comp
  • First Health
  • HAP HMO
  • HAP HMO/PPO
  • HAP Preferred Inc HPI PPO
  • Humana HMO/PPO/PFFS
  • Humana PPO
  • Life Circles HMO [Muskegon]
  • Magellan Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Meridian Health Plan of Michigan HMO [Closed to new patients]
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan HMO
  • Multi-Plan/PHCS
  • NPPN PPO [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Oceana Sheriff [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Optum Health UBH Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Oscar EPO
  • Priority Health HMO
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • State Medicaid
  • Tricare Humana PPO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan HMO
  • United HealthCare Medicare PPO
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Veteran’s Administration VA/CCN/Optum HMO
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

Trinity Health Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(264 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

77 Reviews

08/07/2024

Dr. Banister is always professional and easy to talk to. I am confident in her providing me the best care.

05/21/2024

Trusted valued resource and consistently exceeds expectations.

05/01/2024

Jody Banisters team/office is a joy to visit and puts patients at ease.

04/30/2024

Always very kind and thorough.

04/16/2024

I feel very fortunate to have such a fabulous staff

04/09/2024

Dr Banister continues to take good care of me. She answers all my questions. I feel like I am in good hands when I see her.

02/29/2024

Excellent

02/27/2024

She addresses my concerns with useful info.

02/14/2024

Smart, experienced, helpful

01/24/2024

I hope thing never change.

01/24/2024

Nothing else to report -- and A+ provider.

01/17/2024

Dr. Banister is great! She takes time and really listens to her patients!

12/27/2023

Thank you

12/19/2023

I have multiple complex diagnoses and my internist has had me as a patient for years and has kept a close eye on my care as it has become necessary to see other providers as well. It is necessary for me to have a quick response when I become ill . This provider and office respond quickly when I need them.

12/13/2023

Took seriously my concerns

12/12/2023

I appreciate Dr. Banister and ALL the clinical staff for the time and attention they devote to me.

12/07/2023

I am blessed to have Dr Banister and her staff.

12/05/2023

Wonderful doctor and wonderful office staff

12/05/2023

I love to be a patient under Dr Banister鈥檚 care!

11/27/2023

She鈥檚 great

11/22/2023

My experience with Dr. Banister was excellent!

11/15/2023

We have gone to her for years

11/09/2023

Listened well and understood how I would like to approach my health at my age in the 90鈥檚

11/03/2023

a VERY POSTIVIE EXPERIENCE

11/02/2023

Highly recommend this practice

11/01/2023

Year over year, Dr. Banister has always made me feel like I am her only patient. She listens and offers suggestions/advice and respects my opinions and knowledge to make a decision that best works for me. Even before mental health check ins because a routine part of office visits, she ALWAYS takes the entire person into account!!

10/23/2023

Always a giid experience, and appreciates how well she listens.

10/19/2023

Women LISTEN!

10/19/2023

She gives me a choice, and. I can make my own decision

10/18/2023

An excellent experience

10/15/2023

She's the best

10/14/2023

She always gives me the time I need.

09/29/2023

Best doctor I have ever had and the most knowledgeable!

09/18/2023

great doctor

09/03/2023

Nurse is very caring as well as the Dr.

08/31/2023

My diagnoses and health care needs are complex and involve numerous providers. Wege Internal Medicine provides comprehensive and compassionate care consistently. I have confidence in this team.

07/17/2023

Always follows through

07/12/2023

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Banister as my physician. And I really like her nurse .

06/30/2023

Very happy with her and the quality of care

05/25/2023

Dr Bannister is very sensitive to my needs and goes the extra mile for you. A great advocate and truly cares.

05/04/2023

I've been going to the same doctor for years. Love her and her staff!

04/27/2023

I've been seeing Jody Banister for over 11 years and I value her professionalism and ability to remain personable and empathetic.

04/22/2023

It's a great office.

04/15/2023

Very professional

04/15/2023

I couldn鈥檛 be happier with the care I receive from Dr Banister

04/14/2023

Great to have a smart English speaking America

04/13/2023

She gave me options, so I can decide what to do

04/12/2023

Dr. Banister is a very thorough Dr she covered all ares that needed to be. Explaining everything as needed. She is a very good Dr.

04/03/2023

I love Dr. Banister. She goes above and beyond for her patients.

03/24/2023

Doctores, nurses and staff were excellent!

03/23/2023

I am glad that she is my doctor.

03/13/2023

Good

03/12/2023

Listening to my concerns and addressing them.

03/06/2023

The best

03/05/2023

Personal attention, quick response to questions I ask on EPiC or if I need treatment between scheduled visits.

03/04/2023

I trust her ability to treat me

03/04/2023

I am very please with the care that I received!

02/23/2023

courteous and well qualified.

02/10/2023

I am very pleased with the level of care Dr. Banister provides.

02/09/2023

From intake at the front desk, to nurse checking vitals, to Dr. Bannister--all were accomplished and caring.

01/22/2023

Have confidence in the care given.

01/14/2023

excelent service as usual

12/15/2022

Easy to talk to and gives good advice.

12/10/2022

I am very happy to be under their care!

12/09/2022

Very smart and knowledgeable

11/26/2022

I left the office feeling as if I needed to find a new physician. Just not engaged it seems preoccupied. Not very personable.

11/21/2022

She is thorough and addresses each of my concerns. Some recent lab work was concerning but she didn't feel it was of concern, however, suggested I follow-up with my specialists since I remained concerned.Dr. Banister has seen me through a lot of my health issues. I appreciate she knows my health history and that there is continuity of care with her each time I come in; that I see the same provider for each appt.

11/19/2022

Very nice and caring

11/06/2022

I鈥毭劽磛e been with Dr Banister for over 14 yrs and my patient care has been consistently thorough. I wouldn鈥毭劽磘 go anywhere else for internal medicine.

10/27/2022

This office is staffed with very competent, caring, kind doctors and other professionals.

10/22/2022

Very friendly and courteous

10/14/2022

Good discussions about my health and need for advance directives

10/03/2022

Always spends the time that is needed and I don't feel rushed.

10/02/2022

Very responsive every time I contact her. Very happy with her.

09/18/2022

Very pleasant and congenial.

08/30/2022

Caring

08/07/2022

I was sicker than I appeared.
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