Biography

Dr. Pankey earned his medical degree from Tulane and completed his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota where he also earned a masters degree in microbiology and immunology. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and infectious diseases and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1963. Dr. Pankey currently serves as Director of Infectious Disease Research. He is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and in 2001 was elected as Master of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Pankey is an internationally recognized and honored expert in the field of infectious diseases.

Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Year Completed: 1957

Internship

University of Minnesota Hosp. and Clinic
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1958

Residency

Minneapolis Veterans Administration
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1961

University of Minnesota Hosp. and Clinic
Year Completed: 1960

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease