
Urological Diagnosis & Treatment Options | Carle.org
Urology • Peoria, IL • Since 1946
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About
Carle Health is a nonprofit health system based in Urbana, Illinois, operating eight hospitals and related health services across Illinois, with a focus on clinical care, research, academics, and health insurance. Key facts: - Founded 1946; nonprofit ownership; 3,358 employees reported (growth noted), revenue around $315M. - Part of Carle Health’s broader network, including the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute. - Services span cardiovascular, neuroscience, digestive health, cancer, spine, pediatrics, level 1 trauma, level 3 NICU, and epilepsy centers, with a commitment to research and clinical trials. - Locations: HQ at 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL; operations extend through Illinois with affiliated entities (note: references to broader international locations in highlights appear inconsistent with Carle’s core U.S. focus). - Careers: open positions include nursing, research, and allied health roles (e.g., RN residencies, SLP, child life, pharmacy tech). If your focus is “Urological Diagnosis & Treatment Options,” this Carle resource page doesn’t provide explicit urology details in the highlights provided. For urology-specific diagnosis and treatment options, consider: - Checking Carle’s urology or surgical services pages on carle.org. - Searching for “Carle Health urology” or the Carle Illinois College of Medicine urology specialists. - Contacting patient relations at the provided numbers or patient.relations@carle.com for referrals and program specifics.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Giovanni Colombo): 2 out of 5 (17 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Joseph Banno): 2.7 out of 5 (22 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Joseph Banno): 3.5 out of 5 (43 ratings, 3 reviews)
- Medicai (Carle Health Methodist Hospital): 2.5 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- some patients appreciate the competence and professional expertise of specific providers
- praise for staff in specific departments such as medical imaging for friendly and efficient service
- availability of advanced diagnostic and surgical options for urological conditions
Common complaints
- administrative and scheduling challenges, including difficult follow-up on prescriptions and lack of returned phone calls
- concerns regarding medical errors and documentation practices
- reports of poor bedside manner or communication from some providers
- perceived focus on financial gain or bureaucratic process over patient-centered care
- difficulties navigating insurance, appeals, and authorization processes
"Appointment problems, 2 hours in waiting room, rude staff, scare tactics, and unnecessary tests ordered. ... I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone."
- Vitals (Patient review of Dr. Joseph Banno)"Horrible staff follow up. Absolutely incompetent ability to work with insurance companies ! ... Return phone calls are seldom. Talking to a person on the phone is rare."
- WebMD (Patient review of Dr. Joseph Banno)"Patients appreciate the personalized care and professional expertise of the team."
- Medicai (Review summary of Carle Health Methodist Hospital)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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