Dr. Pankaj Bansal is a board-certified rheumatologist with over 20 years of medical experience, bringing deep expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions. He has particular clinical focus in rheumatoid arthritis and lupus spectrum disorders — including systemic, discoid, and cutaneous presentations. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bansal completed his medical training at Dayanand Medical College, his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, and his Rheumatology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds active medical licenses in Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. He is affiliated with several prominent health systems including AdventHealth Orlando and multiple Mayo Clinic Health System locations across the Midwest.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

Dr. Bansal specializes in the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, vasculitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. He is experienced in advanced biologic therapies and long-term disease-modifying treatment strategies.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Rheumatology Fellowship — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, 2012–2014
• Internal Medicine Residency — Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2009–2012
• MD - Dayanand Medical College

BOARD CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• Board-Certified in Rheumatology — American Board of Internal Medicine
• Active Medical Licenses: Florida, Texas, Wisconsin

LANGUAGES

Dr. Bansal is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi — allowing him to connect meaningfully with a diverse patient population across Central Florida.

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

Dr. Bansal is committed to personalized, evidence-based care that addresses not just symptoms but the full picture of each patient's health. He works collaboratively with patients to develop treatment plans that support long-term function, comfort, and quality of life.

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