Dr. Saira Bilal is a highly accomplished physician, boasting dual board-certifications in rheumatology and internal medicine. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Her impressive credentials include the coveted Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology from the esteemed American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Bilal has more than 20 years of experience in clinical, research and educational medicine. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan, and she completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. She earned her sub-specialization in rheumatology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, where she served as a chief rheumatology fellow.
Dr. Bilal has also played pivotal academic roles, serving as an instructor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 2017 and joined George Washington University as an assistant professor in the Department of Rheumatology. In this role she supervised and trained fellows, residents and medical students. She also chaired several core committees. Notably, she is a published author and an active contributor to various clinical trials, continually enriching her impact within the field.
Her clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, seronegative arthritis, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, vasculitis and joint injections. She has special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and has obtained the prestigious RhMSUS certification from the American College of Rheumatology.
Board Certified Rheumatology
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology from the American College of Rheumatology