Associations:

• AUA
• ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine)

Affiliations:

• UnityPoint Hospital System

Dr. Joseph Banno is a board-certified urologist and the clinical education director for Specialty MED Training. He is also a clinical instructor of urology at the U of I College of Medicine and senior partner of Midwest Urological Group, both in Central Illinois. He is co-founder of the Sexual Health and Treatment Center in Illinois and is considered one of the top penile implant surgeons in the U.S. His clinical research includes hypothermia of the prostate, penile rehabilitation, the efficacy of shockwave therapy, erectile dysfunction, and female urinary incontinence.

Joseph Banno was born in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Illinois Benedictine College where he majored in Biology and Biochemistry. Upon receiving his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, he began his surgical residency at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. His training continued in urology at the University of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

His sexual health and wellness practice offers cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for men and women. Along with his specialized care team, he is devoted to healing each patient on an individual basis.

Dr. Joseph Banno offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy, Testosterone Therapy, Peptides, and Penile Implants into their practice.

Joe is married and has six children. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys weight lifting and marksmanship.