About Ali Banki, MD

In 1998, Dr. Banki graduated from the University of Connecticut, Summa Cum Laude, with a degree in Physiology and Neurobiology, earned through the Honors Program. After completing his under graduate degree, he participated in a research team involved in developing new methods in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. This experience ultimately resulted in a publication within a leading journal. A second research project at the University of Connecticut Health Center in the Department of Immunology was completed in the following year. In 2001, a year of Pathology Fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine allowed him to gain vast knowledge and experience in all aspects of systemic pathology, including both gross and microscopic methods. Dr. Banki received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, finishing at the top of his class with multiple honors recognitions in various fields. After graduation, he attended the New York Saint Barnabas residency program in Dermatology where he successfully completed his chief residency year in 2010. Here, he was awarded first place for his Intendis research paper; an award given annually for the top research paper by a dermatology resident nationwide. He has also published in several dermatology journals, dermatology textbooks, and has also presented nationally at dermatology meetings. Dr. Banki is a Board Certified dermatologist, running a solo practice in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Banki is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Clinical Associate of Dermatology at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, as well as attending dermatologist at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford Connecticut. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and the Connecticut Dermatology & Dermatological Surgery Society. Dr. Banki is also on the editorial board for the Journal of American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. He is active within the community in educating skin cancer awareness and the importance of skin cancer screenings. He periodically devotes time to the education of residents in training by lecturing at the University of Connecticut and New York Saint Barnabas Dermatology Programs as well as teaching University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine residents. He regularly attends and lectures at national dermatology meetings and continually keeps updated through current leading dermatology journals and publications.