Aditya Vuppala, M.B.B.S., is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Aditya Vuppala, M.B.B.S.
- Hometown: Hyderabad, India
- Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Neurology
Professional interests:
- Epilepsy
- New onset seizures
- Surgical evaluation of drug-resistant epilepsy
- Electroencephalography
- Magnetoencephalography
How I became interested in epilepsy:
Ever since I was a kid, I was always amazed by medicine and physics. The field of epilepsy is a good blend of these two fascinating sciences. Application of the latest advancements enabling treatment of previously untreatable patients appealed to me.
Degrees:
- M.B.B.S., Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
- M.B.A., University of Tampa, Fla.
Memberships:
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Epilepsy Society
Three things people may not know about me:
- I love the ocean and wildlife. An African safari is at the top of my bucket list.
- My favorite TV show is “South Park.”
- I can wiggle my ears. Apparently, only 10 percent of us can.