About Dr. Ekta Gupta
Dr. Ekta Gupta is a pain management and palliative care specialist practicing at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. She has a background in anaesthesiology and has developed her specialist practice around the assessment and treatment of persistent pain, cancer-related pain, and pain associated with complex medical conditions. Max Healthcare currently lists her as Principal Consultant in Pain Management and Palliative Care.
She completed her MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, in 2004, followed by an MD in Anaesthesiology from the same institution in 2008. Her subsequent training includes a Fellowship in Oncoanaesthesia at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, EFIC Certification in Pain Medicine, and a Fellowship in Pain Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi. She also completed certification in the Essentials of Palliative Care through the Indian Association of Palliative Care and AIIMS.
Her earlier professional appointments included Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, and Apollo Spectra Hospital.
Patients looking for related specialists can browse the Doctiplus pain management directory.
Specialties And Areas Of Care
- Chronic pain management
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Spine-related pain
- Cancer pain
- Palliative care
- Interventional pain medicine
- Neuropathic pain
- Joint pain
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Spine interventions
- Neuromodulation
- Regenerative and joint-preservation therapies
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Fluoroscopy-guided procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
For general information about chronic pain, patients can refer to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Treatment Approach And Patient Care Style
Pain can arise from many different causes, and treatment often depends on whether the problem involves nerves, muscles, joints, the spine, cancer, previous surgery, or another underlying condition.
Dr. Gupta’s training combines anaesthesiology with specialized education in pain medicine, oncoanaesthesia, and palliative care. Her current clinical interests include back and neck pain, spine interventions, neuromodulation, cancer pain, palliative care, and regenerative therapies.
Her practice includes both conventional pain-management approaches and image-guided interventional procedures when appropriate. Treatment is selected according to the source and severity of pain, previous treatment, medical history, and the patient’s individual needs.
Chronic Back And Neck Pain
Back and neck pain can result from several different conditions, including muscle problems, joint disorders, nerve irritation, and spinal conditions.
Dr. Gupta lists back and neck pain management among her specialist interests. Her practice also includes spine interventions that can be considered for selected patients whose pain does not respond adequately to conservative treatment.
A proper assessment is important before an intervention because similar symptoms can arise from different underlying problems.
Spine Interventions
Spine interventions are minimally invasive procedures used in selected patients with persistent spinal or nerve-related pain.
Dr. Gupta’s current professional profile specifically lists spine interventions and neuromodulation among her areas of interest.
Depending on the diagnosis, procedures may include targeted injections or other image-guided techniques. Fluoroscopy and ultrasound can help specialists position instruments accurately during selected procedures.
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional pain medicine uses procedures alongside other treatments to help manage persistent pain. These procedures can sometimes provide an alternative to escalating medication when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Gupta provides ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided pain procedures, with her current professional profile identifying interventional pain management as a major area of practice.
The suitability of an intervention depends on the underlying condition, previous treatment, imaging findings, medications, and overall health.
Neuromodulation
Neuromodulation involves using targeted electrical or other forms of stimulation to influence nerve activity. It can be considered for selected chronic pain conditions when other approaches have not provided sufficient relief.
Dr. Gupta lists neuromodulation among her specialist interests, particularly in relation to spine and chronic pain management.
Because neuromodulation is not appropriate for every type of pain, patients generally require detailed assessment before such treatment is considered.
Cancer Pain Management
Cancer-related pain can arise from the cancer itself, treatment procedures, nerve involvement, inflammation, or other complications.
Dr. Gupta has specific training in oncoanaesthesia and currently provides cancer pain management as part of her pain and palliative care practice. Her professional profile identifies cancer pain and oncoanaesthesia among her areas of expertise.
Pain treatment for people with cancer may involve medicines, nerve blocks, image-guided procedures, rehabilitation, psychological support, and palliative-care services depending on the patient’s circumstances.
Palliative Care
Palliative care focuses on improving comfort and quality of life for people living with serious illness. It can include management of pain and other symptoms as well as support for patients and families.
Dr. Gupta completed certification in the Essentials of Palliative Care through the Indian Association of Palliative Care and AIIMS and currently practices in pain management and palliative care.
Palliative care can be provided alongside disease-directed treatment and is not limited to the final stage of an illness.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency procedures use controlled energy to affect targeted nerves or tissues. In pain medicine, radiofrequency ablation can be considered for selected chronic pain conditions after appropriate evaluation.
Dr. Gupta’s listed treatments include radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain.
The procedure is generally considered only after the source of pain has been evaluated and the potential benefits and limitations have been discussed.
Joint And Musculoskeletal Pain
Pain involving the knees, shoulders, hips, and other joints can result from arthritis, injuries, inflammation, overuse, or other conditions.
Dr. Gupta’s specialist practice includes regenerative and joint-preservation therapies alongside broader pain-management services.
Treatment planning can involve physical rehabilitation, medication, targeted injections, activity modification, and selected procedures depending on the diagnosis.
Ultrasound And Fluoroscopy-Guided Procedures
Image guidance can improve the accuracy of selected interventional pain procedures. Ultrasound provides real-time views of soft tissues and certain anatomical structures, while fluoroscopy uses X-ray imaging to guide procedures.
Dr. Gupta’s current Max Healthcare profile lists ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided procedures among her specialist interests.
The choice of imaging method depends on the procedure, anatomical area, and clinical circumstances.
Patient Care And Communication
Persistent pain can affect sleep, mobility, work, school, and everyday activities. A useful pain consultation therefore involves more than simply identifying where the pain is located.
Dr. Gupta’s background in anaesthesiology, pain medicine, oncoanaesthesia, and palliative care gives her experience across different types of acute and chronic pain. Her professional profile emphasizes pain management through both interventional and supportive approaches.
Patients attending a consultation can bring previous imaging reports, medical records, prescriptions, procedure reports, and a list of current medicines. A short record of when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects daily activities can also be useful.
Professional Experience
Dr. Gupta began her specialist career after completing MD Anaesthesiology at Maulana Azad Medical College. She worked as a Senior Resident in Anaesthesia, Perioperative Pain and Critical Care at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital from 2008 to 2011.
She subsequently worked as a Consultant in Anaesthesia at Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, a Clinical Associate in Anaesthesiology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, and a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Pain Management at BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital.
From 2020 to 2024, she worked as Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthesia at Apollo Spectra Hospital before moving into her current role at Max Healthcare.
Academic And Research Contributions
Dr. Gupta has maintained an academic and research interest alongside her clinical work. Her published work includes research concerning airway management, pediatric intubation, and medical audit, in addition to more recent educational material related to chronic pain and pain awareness.
Her listed publications include work appearing in Anesthesia & Analgesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, and Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. She has also contributed pain-awareness material through professional medical publications.
Her current specialist training in pain medicine and palliative care continues this combination of clinical practice and professional education.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Gupta is a member of the:
- Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists
- Indian Society for the Study of Pain
- Airway Management Foundation
These organizations support professional education and continuing development in anaesthesia, pain medicine, and airway management.
Credentials And Education
Dr. Ekta Gupta completed her:
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, 2004
- MD in Anaesthesiology – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, 2008
- Fellowship in Oncoanaesthesia – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, 2014
- EFIC Certification in Pain Medicine – European Pain Federation, 2023
- Certification in Essentials of Palliative Care – Indian Association of Palliative Care and AIIMS, 2024
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine – AIIMS, New Delhi, 2024
These qualifications and training programs are listed in her current Max Healthcare profile.
Hospital And Appointment Information
Dr. Gupta currently practices at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, where she is listed as Principal Consultant in Pain Management and Palliative Care.
Max Healthcare currently lists her consultation availability at the Shalimar Bagh hospital from Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointment schedules, consultation fees, and availability can change, so patients should confirm the latest details directly with the hospital before visiting.
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