Dr. Bankston is a board certified OB/GYN in private practice since 1998. Since completing her residency training at UT Southwestern/Parkland hospital, she has worked to grow a successful private practice in Plano, centering on the quality healthcare of women from Adolescence to menopause.

On the job, her interests include minimally invasive surgery, high risk obstetrics, botox/restylane, and aiding women along their journey for weight loss. Off the job you can find her chasing after her 3 dogs, 3 horses, 3 cats or pre-teen daughter. Volleyball, animal stories and muddy boots are part of a normal usual day. Come join our practice if you want up-to-date and down-to-earth women’s healthcare.

College:
Austin College, 1987 – 1990
Sherman, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences


Medical Education:
University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School, 1990 – 1994


Residency:
Parkland Memorial Hospital, 1994 – 1998


Honors/Activities:
Strathmore Who’s Who, 2004
Chairman’s Award – Outstanding Intern, 1994 – 1995
Class High Score – Creog In-Training Exams, 1995 – 1997
Outstanding Student Award – OB/Gyn, 1994
Instructor: Introduction To Clinical Medicine OB/Gyn Student Clinic Orientation
Minnie Maffett Scholarship, 1990 – 1991
Trustee’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1987 – 1990
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, 1990
Kappa Gamma Chi Sorority, 1989 – 1990
Lab Instructor – Sophomore Plant and Animal Diversity, 1989 – 1990
Dean’s List, 1989 – 1990
Communications/Inquiry Leader: Ethics In Medicine, 1989


Licensure:
State of Texas


Board Certification:
Board Certified – Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001


Organizations:
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Fellow, 2002 – present
Dallas County Medical Society, 1994 – 1998
Collin/Fannin County Medical Society, 1998 – present
American Medical Association, 1990 – present
Texas Medical Association, 1990 – present


Hospital Committees:
Transfusion Committee, 2000-2001
Breastfeeding Committee, 2003-2004
Credentialing Committee, 2004 – 2009
Vice Chief, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009-2010
Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010-2011


Hospital Affiliation:
Medical Center of Plano
Baylor Hospital of Frisco
Surgery Center of Plano


Employment:
Private Practice, 1998 – present
Float Staff: Presbyterian Hospital, 1997 – 1998
Extern: Labor and Delivery, Parkland Hospital, 1993 – 1994
Summer Extern: Department of Surgery under John A. Weigelt, MD, 1991