Flint's Dr. Bobby Mukkamala Faces Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, a prominent Flint physician and president-elect of the American Medical Association, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing speech difficulties during a conference. The tumor, suspected to be a grade 2 or 3 glioma, will be surgically removed at the Mayo Clinic. Mukkamala, who has been active in addressing the Flint water crisis and healthcare issues, plans to return to work if his treatment is successful. He is using his experience to highlight deficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system and is documenting his journey through writing.