Telugu Americans

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Telugu Americans
Total population
Significant populations in New Jersey, California, and Texas
Languages
Telugu, English
Religion
Hinduism, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Indian Americans, Telugu people


Telugu Americans are Americans of Telugu descent. The Telugu community in the United States has grown significantly since the late 20th century, largely due to the influx of professionals in the fields of technology and medicine. Telugu Americans have contributed to various sectors including science, technology, politics, and arts.

History[edit | edit source]

The migration of Telugu-speaking individuals to the United States began in earnest in the 1960s and 1970s with the relaxation of U.S. immigration laws. Many Telugus came as students, engineers, doctors, and other professionals.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Telugu Americans maintain a strong connection to their cultural heritage, including language, festivals such as Diwali and Sankranthi, and religious practices. They have established numerous cultural organizations across the U.S. to preserve Telugu traditions and language.

Most Notable Individuals[edit | edit source]

Telugu Americans by Category[edit | edit source]

Government, Politics, and Philanthropy[edit | edit source]

Science, and Technology[edit | edit source]

Notable Telugu American Physicians[edit | edit source]

Telugu American physicians have made significant contributions to healthcare in the United States, excelling in various specialties and research areas. They are known for their expertise, innovation, and dedication to improving patient care and medical science.

Anesthesiology[edit | edit source]

Cardiology[edit | edit source]

  • Sreekanth Vemulapalli – Cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease, known for his work in minimally invasive heart procedures.

Neurology[edit | edit source]

  • Annapurni Jayam-Trouth – Neurologist known for her extensive research in cerebrovascular diseases and contributions to understanding stroke mechanisms.

Endocrinology[edit | edit source]

  • Sudhaker D. Rao – Endocrinologist and bone disease specialist, recognized for his research in parathyroid and bone metabolism diseases.

Gastroenterology[edit | edit source]

  • Prasad Iyer – Gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, noted for his work on esophageal diseases, Barrett's esophagus, and early cancer detection.

Ophthalmology[edit | edit source]

  • Balamurali Ambati – Ophthalmologist and researcher who gained the Guinness World Record as the world's youngest doctor at age 17. Known for his advancements in corneal transplant techniques and ocular pharmacology.

Oncology[edit | edit source]

  • V. K. Raju – Ophthalmologist and philanthropist, founder of the Eye Foundation of America, known for his global work on preventing blindness.
  • E. Premkumar Reddy – Molecular oncologist noted for his pioneering research in cancer biology, particularly in identifying molecular targets for cancer treatment.

Pediatrics[edit | edit source]

Psychiatry[edit | edit source]

  • Ramani Durvasula – Clinical psychologist and professor known for her research on narcissistic behavior and its impact on relationships, as well as her media presence as a mental health expert.

Surgery[edit | edit source]

  • Dattatreyudu Nori – Radiation oncologist, recognized for his expertise in the treatment of cancers involving the prostate, breast, and head and neck. Former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College.

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

  • Vamsi Mootha – Physician-scientist specializing in mitochondrial biology, Professor at Harvard Medical School, and investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, known for his work on mitochondrial diseases.

Activism, Arts, Literature, and Media[edit | edit source]

Sports[edit | edit source]

Note:Although not as notable as others, the founder of of WikiMD, Prab R. Tumpati, MD, is also a Telugu American physician.

External links[edit | edit source]




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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD