About Dr. Archana Gupta
Dr. Archana Gupta, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician providing primary care for patients across different stages of life. She has nearly three decades of experience in family medicine and is based in California, Maryland, where she is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Her clinical background includes family medicine and adolescent medicine, giving her a broad foundation for caring for children, adults, and families.
Dr. Gupta completed her medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in 1997 and later completed family medicine residency training through Prince George’s Hospital Center. Her practice includes preventive care, routine physical examinations, chronic disease management, and evaluation of new health concerns.
Family medicine is often the starting point when a patient needs general medical care, preventive services, or help coordinating different healthcare needs. Patients looking for related physicians can browse the Doctiplus family medicine category for additional care options.
Focus Areas
- Routine physical and wellness examinations
- Preventive healthcare and immunization
- Family and adolescent primary care
- Type 2 diabetes management
- High blood pressure and cholesterol concerns
- Respiratory and common medical conditions
- Weight management and healthy lifestyle support
- Ongoing chronic disease monitoring
Patients can learn more about preventive health screenings through MedlinePlus. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides information about high blood pressure, while the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers guidance on type 2 diabetes.
Specialties and Family Medicine Approach
Family medicine takes a broad view of healthcare, combining prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. This can be particularly useful for patients who want consistent primary care rather than visiting a different specialist for every individual concern.
Dr. Gupta’s clinical areas include wellness examinations, hypertension, respiratory disorders, type 2 diabetes, and general preventive care. Her family medicine background also includes adolescent care, allowing her to support patients as healthcare needs change from childhood into adulthood.
A primary care visit may involve discussing symptoms, reviewing medications, checking health measurements, arranging appropriate screenings, or deciding whether further evaluation is needed. Regular visits also give patients an opportunity to address health concerns before they become more difficult to manage.
Patient Care And Communication
Good primary care depends on more than identifying a diagnosis. Patients often need a physician who listens carefully, explains medical concerns in understandable language, and makes room for questions about treatment.
Dr. Gupta’s patient feedback highlights attentive communication and straightforward explanations as notable aspects of her care. Her practice supports patients with both routine health maintenance and ongoing medical concerns, with care decisions based on the patient’s individual circumstances.
Affiliations
- MedStar Shah Medical Group
- MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Credentials and Education
Dr. Archana Gupta earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency training in family medicine through Prince George’s Hospital Center and is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Her professional profile also identifies adolescent medicine as an area within her family medicine practice.
Her combination of family medicine and adolescent medicine training provides a broad base for preventive care, general medical evaluations, chronic disease management, and healthcare support for patients at different ages.
Clinic and Appointment Information
Dr. Archana Gupta practices at MedStar Shah Medical Group at J. Patrick Jarboe Medical Center, located at 22590 Shady Court, California, Maryland 20619. The listed office phone number is (301) 373-7900. Patients should contact the medical office directly to confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, and services before scheduling a visit.
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