Neurology
Vinay Puduvalli, M.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Dr. Vinay K. Puduvalli is a professor and chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he holds the Beau Biden Endowed Chair in Brain Cancer Research and serves as co-director of the Brain Tumor Center and leader of the MD Anderson CCSG Cancer Core Grant Program. His subspecialty focus is neuro-oncology, specializing in the treatment and research of primary and recurrent malignant brain tumors, including malignant gliomas
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- 1999 American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology (Unknown Certifying Body)
Education & Training
- 1989 Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, IND, MD, Medicine
- 1991-1992 Doctoral Student, Human Genetics & Molecular Biology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
- 1992-1993 Internship, Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University, Amarillo, TX
- 1993-1996 Residency, Neurology, The University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX
- 1996-1998 Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Beau Biden Endowed Chair in Brain Cancer Research
- America's Top Doctors (13th and 14th Editions)
- 2008 NCI Triennial Audit Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2000-2003 Physician Scientist Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 1997 Fellowship Research Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Leadership Roles
- Chair of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Co-Director, Brain Tumor Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Leader, Brain Cancer Program of the CCSG, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Director of the Division of Neuro-Oncology, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice