CURRICULUM VITAE
Lopa Y. Gupta, M.D., FAAO, FAACS
EDUCATION
- Fellowship in Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Preceptors: Orkan G. Stasior, M.D., George Stasior, M.D.
- Approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery (A.S.O.P.R.S.)
- Resident in Ophthalmology
- Chief Resident in Ophthalmology
- Research Fellowship in Medical Retina
- Grant from Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation
- Internship in Medicine
- 1985-89 Northwestern University Medical School
- M.D. received June 1989
- Graduation with Distinction: Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
- 1983-85 Northwestern University
- B.S. received June 1985
- Valedictorian
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
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SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
HONORS/AWARDS
By International Association of Plastic Surgeons
Featured in: The Leading Physicians of the World
By American Institute of Plastic Surgeons
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PHILANTHROPY
(visit www.sadilkafoundation.org)
Surgical/Medical Missions:
Mission Ajmer, India 2016
Mission Xi’An, China 2014
Mission Arrusha, Tanzania, Africa 2012
Mission Rajkot, India 2009
Mission Mahua, India 2007
Mission Bhopal, India 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE
Heslin Ophthalmic Consultants, Madison Ave, NY
Somers Eye Center, Somers, NY
Greenwich Eye Associates, Greenwich, CT
Stanford University Medical Center
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
S. R. Seiff, M.D., L. Shah, M.D.: A Model for the Mechanism of Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration, Archives of Ophthalmology, September, 1990, pp. 1326-29.
L. Y. Gupta, M.D., M. F. Marmor, M.D: Mannitol, Dextromethorphan, and Catalase Minimize Ischemic Damage to RPE and Retina, Archives of Ophthalmology, March, 1992, 99. 384-388
L. Y. Gupta, M.D., S. Mansour, M.D.: Bilateral Bullous Retinal Detachment as a Complication of the “HELLP” Syndrome, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1994, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 242-245
L. Y. Gupta, M.D., M. F. Marmor, M.D.: Sequential Recording of Photic and Nonphotic Electro-oculogram Responses in Patients with Extensive Extramacular Drusen, Documenta Ophthalmologica, 1994, vol. 88, pp. 49-55
L. Y. Gupta, M.D., M. F. Marmor, M.D.: Electrophysiology of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Documenta Ophthalmologica, 1996, vol. 91, pp. 101-107
Book Chapter
L. Y. Gupta, M.D., P. S. Levin, M.D., Ophthalmic Consequences of Orbital Trauma, In Schendel SA, editor. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America: Orbital Trauma. Phila, PA, WB Saunders Co., 1993; vol. 5: pp. 443-456.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
L. Y. Gupta, G. 0. Stasior: “Exciting New Strategies in the Evaluation and Management of Functional Epiphora,” Presented at the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery. Rome, October, 1997
L. Y. Gupta, G. 0. Stasior: “Recurrent Compressive Optic Neuropathy.” Presented at American Society of Ophthalmic & Reconstructive Surgery. Spring Symposium, South Carolina, April, 1997
L. Y, Gupta: “Let Us Postpone Ptosis Surgery!” Presented at the Ptosis Research Society Meeting, American Society of Ophthalmic & Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, November, 1996
L. Y. Gupta, M. F. Marmor: “Sequential Recording of Photic and Non-photic RPE (EOG) Responses in Patients with Hereditary Extra-Macular Drusen,” Presented at ARVO, Sarasota, May 5, 1993. and at the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision, Belgium, May, 25, 1993
L. Y. Gupta, M. F. Marmor: “Mannitol, Dextromethorphan, and Catalase Affect Post-Ischemic Recovery of Rabbit Retina and RPE” Presented at ARVO, Sarasota, May 5, 1992
R. Dalal, L. Y. Gupta, M. Nayak, Y. Yoon, M. F. Marmor: “Irregular Distribution of Retinal and RPE Damage after Ocular Ischemia in the Rabbit.” Presented at ARVO, Sarasota, May 5, 1992
S. R. Seiff, L. Shah: “Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration: A Model for its Mechanism of Action” Presented at The American Society of Ophthalmic & Reconstructive Surgery. Meeting, 1990.
INVITED SPEAKER
L. Y. Gupta: Sole Speaker/Instructor for “Clinical Innovations in Androgenetic Alopecia and Facial Rejuvenation with Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) and Blunt Tip Cannulas,” June 4, 2016, Algonquin Hotel, Times Square, New York
L. Y. Gupta: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Eyelid and Conjunctival Lesions.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, January 12, 2005
L. Y. Gupta: “Office-based Surgery using the Ellman Dual Surgitron.” Featured Speaker at the Ocular Surgery News Conference, Plaza Hotel, New York, NY, September 11, 2004
L. Y. Gupta: “The Anophthalmic Socket: Enucleation, Evisceration and Fitting of Ocular Prostheses.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, June, 2004
L. Y. Gupta: “The Scope of Oculoplastic Surgery.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, March, 2003
L. Y. Gupta: “Diagnosis & Management of Lacrimal Disorders.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, January, 2003
L. Y. Gupta: “Glaucoma: Diagnosis and Treatment.” Invited Lecturer at the Lion’s Club Meeting, Somers, NY, September, 2001
L. Y. Gupta, J. Sassoon: “Eyelid Tumors: Part II ” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, June, 2001
L. Y. Gupta: “Diseases and Surgery of the Eyelids.” Invited Lecturer at the Lion’s Club Meeting, Somers, NY, March, 2001
L. Y. Gupta: “Eyelid Tumors: Part I.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown. NY, February, 2001
L. Y. Gupta: “Eyelid Malpositions.” Featured Speaker at the NY State Optometric Association Meeting, Tarrytown, NY, October, 1999
L. Y. Gupta: “The Eyelids and Lacrimal System.” 5-hour certification course given to the Connecticut Association of Optometrists, September, 1999
L. Y. Gupta: “The Lacrimal System” Guest Lecturer at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Grand Rounds. New York, February, 1998