Proleta Datta, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Biography

As a board-certified neurologist, Proleta Datta, M.D., Ph.D. has a special interest in epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures. Dr. Datta works with patients whose seizures don’t respond to medication alone. She helps these patients consider other options for seizure control. One of her research goals is to find ways to improve access to epilepsy care.

­At home, Dr. Datta enjoys baking, reading science fiction and traveling with her family.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2004, Manipal University
    • Ph.D., 2012, University of Texas

  • Residency

    • Neurology, University of Texas-McGovern Medical School, Houston, 2016

  • Fellowship

    • Epilepsy, University of California, San Francisco, 2018

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy, 2017

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
  • American Epilepsy Society (AES)
  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)

Publications

Publications