
Dragos Banu, MD
- Specialty
- Internal Medicine - Primary Care
Locations

Adult Primary Care - Essex

CVPH Family Medicine Center
Biographical Information
Dragos Banu, MD FACP is a general internist, serves as the Internal Medicine Medical Director at the University of Vermont Medical Center Essex and is an associate professor of medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
Dr. Banu’s mother’s career as a midwife was a prominent part of his childhood in Eastern Europe, Romania. The relationships his mother had with her patients had profound impact and inspired Dr. Banu to pursue an education in medicine.
“Having the privilege to help my patients and being able to partner with them in their decision-making - which will influence their health outcomes - makes me feel accountable and proud,” he says. Dr. Banu aims to do his best to establish deep connections with patients, which helps to pave the health journey. He tell his patients, “Together, I will help you make the best choices for you and your family, through compassion, science and innovation.”
Learn more about Primary Care Internal Medicine at the UVM Medical Center.
Clinical Interests
Education
Board Certifications
- Member Board
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Language
Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Visit our Out-of-Network Policy FAQ to learn more about which insurance companies consider UVM Health Network hospitals and providers as out-of-network. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange/Metals products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.