New faculty spotlight: Andrew Rorie, M.D.

Andrew Rorie, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Andrew Rorie, M.D.
• Hometown: Elmwood, Neb.
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy

Research/Professional Interests:
Specializing in allergy and clinical immunology, Dr. Rorie sees pediatric and adult patients with allergic rhinoconjuctivitis, asthma, immunodeficiency, chronic urticaria, angioedema, drug allergy, venom hypersensitivity, allergic contact dermatitis, eczema and food allergy.

How I fell in love with allergy and immunology:
I found that studying the intricacies of the immune system was fascinating. I also particularly enjoy this specialty as it allows me to be able to treat both pediatric and adult patients.

Degree:

• M.D., UNMC
• Residency, internal medicine, UNMC
• Fellowship, allergy/immunology, University of Kansas

Memberships:

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
• American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Three things people may not know about me:

• I played cornerback at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
• My wife and I love to travel.
  
• Go Cubs Go!