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Anita Gupta, DO, Anesthesiology, Washington, DC

AnitaGuptaDO, MPP, GMP, PharmD, FASA (She/Her)

Anesthesiology Washington, DC

Pain Medicine, Perioperative Care, Regional Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology

Anesthesiologist, Pain, Health Policy, Innovation

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  • Office

    Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Adjunct Assistant Professor, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, Pain Physician
    Washington, DC 20007
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Summary

  • Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA, is a Johns Hopkins Top 10 Women of Influence by Fierce Healthcare, World Economic Forum Medical Expert on the Future of Health, Harvard Business-Princeton Alum, National Academies of Sciences Global Forum Member, and Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.

    Recognized and awarded the Patient Advocacy Award by the National Academies of Practice and appointed member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Global Forum, for her commitment to addressing global health related to pain, drugs, and policy, with one of the top 50 most cited commentaries on the emerging understanding of pain, digital technology and the future of health.

    Dr. Gupta is a alumna of Harvard Business School of the general management program and Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs (MPP, HHP). She holds dual doctorates in medicine and pharmacy from Rutgers University, and Rowan University (formerly UMDNJ). She completed her residency in anesthesiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, pain fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

    The American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Dr. Gupta as the first appointed woman physician anesthesiologist to expand the only opioid overdose antidote, naloxone, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. She is also recognized as the first woman physician anesthesiologist to Co-Chair the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Prescription Opioid Abuse.

    Awarded the Top 100 Inspiring Leader, Top 10 Emerging Leader, Goldman Sachs 10K Business Scholar and appointed as a Harvard Business School Ambassador, Board of Governor of the Asian American Assoc. of Princeton University, and Board Director of HealthyWomen.
  • Anita Gupta, World Economic Forum

    Dr. Anita Gupta is a globally recognized physician-pharmacist, World Economic Forum Member Expert, Top 10 Women of Influence-Fierce Healthcare®, Princeton-Harva

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    Physician-Pharmacist, Author of 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should Know

    The 4 Key Signs Your Pain Could Actually Be Fibromyalgia

    Dr. Anita Gupta, Anesthesiologist, and Faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Dr. Anita Gupta Discusses on HealthiNation

    When Seconds Count®: Kathleen Callahan

    When Seconds Count story of Kathleen Callahan, a patient who worked with her physician anesthesiologist, Anita Gupta, D.O., Pharm.D., after still suffering w...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life. Medications for mild, moderate and severe pain.Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: htt...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During a National Emergency. Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: https://www.youtu...

Education & Training

  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Pain, Anesthesiology
  • Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Ernest Mario School of PharmacyPharmD
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyDO, Medicine, Alumni Leadership Award
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityMPP, Health and Health Policy (HHP)
  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business SchoolGeneral Management Program (GMP), Management, Strategy

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1999 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2019 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State License 2005 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
  • American Society of AnesthesiologistsFaculty of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Person of the Year, City of New York City of New York, 2023
  • Member, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
  • Advisor, U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Forbes: Five Ways AI is Advancing the Future of HealthNovember 2023
  • How Dr. Anita Gupta Uses the Wisdom of Powerful Women to Guide Her Journey in MedicineNovember 2023
  • Xylazine: A Potent Contributor to the Opioid Crisis in AmericaOctober 2023
  • Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Rise of U.S. Maternal MortalityOctober 2023
  • Future of Health: Transforming Telehealth for Patient Centric Pain TreatmentOctober 2022
  • 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should KnowDecember 2018
  • Pharmacology in Anesthesia PracticeMarch 2013
  • Interventional Pain MedicineMarch 2012
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Press Mentions

  • CDC Proposes to Roll Back Restrictions Previously Recommended for Prescribing Opioids
    CDC Proposes to Roll Back Restrictions Previously Recommended for Prescribing OpioidsFebruary 10th, 2022
  • The FDA Approved a New Drug to Prevent COVID-19—Here’s What Experts Think
    The FDA Approved a New Drug to Prevent COVID-19—Here’s What Experts ThinkDecember 18th, 2021
  • What We Can Do About the Opioid Crisis During the Pandemic
    What We Can Do About the Opioid Crisis During the PandemicSeptember 7th, 2021
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Committees

  • Analgesic and Anesthetic Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Pharmacy and Manufacturing Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Scientific Advisory Committee, US Department of Defense
  • Board Director, California Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Scientific Technical Advisor, National Quality Forum
  • Global Forum of Innovation, National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
  • Advisory Committee, National Academies of Practice
  • Board Member, New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Pain Committee, American Society of Anesthesiologists

Research History

  • Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?authuser=2&hl=en&user=fshxbyIAAAAJ
  • Scopushttps://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?a
  • Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anita-Gupta-19

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Spanish, Urdu