Arthur Bankhurst
American reumatologist (1937–2026)
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Arthur Dale Bankhurst (July 21, 1937 – January 18, 2026) was an American rheumatologist.
July 21, 1937
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| Born | Arthur Dale Bankhurst July 21, 1937 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2026 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Rheumatologist |
| Spouse |
Lois Hall (m. 1969) |
Early life and career
Bankhurst was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 1937, the son of John William and Daisy Howard Bankhurst. At an early age, he worked as a newspaper delivery boy.[1] He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing his undergraduate education in 1958. After graduating, he attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, earning his MD degree in 1962, which after earning his degree, he completed his clinical training at the University Hospital of Cleveland,[2] and served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy for two years.[1]
He served as a professor in the department of medicine at the University of New Mexico from 1979 to 2015.[3] During his years as a professor, in 2015, he was named a distinguished professor.[4][5]