Educational Background

Dr. Vatsal Bhushan Gupta holds a DM in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine from AIIMS Patna (Aug 2021-Aug 2024), following MD in Respiratory Medicine from Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (May 2018-August 2021) and MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, New Delhi(2012-2018).With rigorous training at esteemed institutions, Dr. Vatsal combines deep medical knowledge with advanced clinical skills to address challenging cases.

Areas of Expertise

• Diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, ILD(Interstitial Lung Diseases)
• Pulmonary infections
• Tuberculosis
• Advanced critical care (ARDS, sepsis, multi-organ failure)
• Sleep disorders (obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy)
• Interpreting polysomnographic studies for accurate sleep disorder diagnosis
• Pulmonary interventions (bronchoscopy, pleural biopsies, thoracentesis, EBUS-TBNA, cryotherapy, electrocautery and managing central airway obstructions)
• Smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation

Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Vatsal adopts a patient-centered approach, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate care. By fostering open communication, Dr. Vatsal empowers patients to actively participate in their treatment journey, ensuring better outcomes and improved quality of life.

Achievements and Contributions

Dr. Vatsal Bhushan Gupta has earned recognition for excellence in clinical practice and research, with contributions to following publications, clinical trials & presentations:-

Publications:

1. Case Report-Isolated Pulmonary Cysticercosis Presenting as Mass Lesion. October 2021. Turkish Thoracic Journal 22(5):418-421
2. Case Report – Pulmonary adenocarcinoma mimicking rheumatoid lung and delaying diagnosis for 8 months. January 2022 Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis 71(3):405
3. Indian Guidelines for Diagnosis of Respiratory Allergy November 2022 The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 63(4):223-348
4. Indian Guidelines for diagnosis of respiratory allergy. January 2023

Indian Journal of Allergy Asthma and Immunology 37(3):1

5. Approach to post COVID-19 persistent cough: A narrative review March 2023 Lung India 40(2)
6. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting pleural effusion: A rare case report March 2023 Lung India 40(2):177
7. Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Respiratory Failure and Unilateral Complete Lung Collapse :Two Case Reports With Review of Literature May 2023 Journal (European Medical Journal)
8. Interstitial Lung Disease: Definitions and Classifications July 2023 in book: INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE Publisher: EVANGEL
9. September 2023 Medical Image of the Month: Aspergillus Presenting as a Pulmonary Nodule in an Immunocompetent Patient Southwest Journal of Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep
10. Aspergillus Presenting as a Pulmonary Nodule in an Immunocompetent Patient September 2023 Southwest Journal of Pulmonary Critical care and Sleep
11. Paradoxical reaction in peripheral lymph node tuberculosis: a review for its prevalence, clinical characteristics, and possible treatment October 2023 Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
12. Five Segments of the Right Upper Lobe Bronchus on Bronchoscopic Anatomy: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature October 2023 EMJ Respiratory
13. Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Male :A Rare Entity with an Unusual Presentation November 2023 The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 65(2):92-95
14. A Pulmonologist Perspective in Post- COVID-19 Fungal Lung Infection :Data from Tertiary Institute April 2024 The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences 66(1)

Clinical Trials

• Participated in “Post Covid-19 sequelae Respiratory”. Study conducted by respiratory Research Network (RRN) Pune under the guidance of Deependra Kumar Rai

Presentations and Certificates

1. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2020 Virtual “Isolated pulmonary cysticercosis presenting as a mass lesion” and secured the 1st prize on respiratory infections

2. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2020 Virtual “Rheumatoid Lung Delays diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma for 8 months”

3. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2020 Virtual “Evaluation of clinical, physiological and radiological parameters in treated Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients”

4. 1 prize in post graduate quiz competition in respiratory diseases conducted for the state of Delhi on 10.01.2021 organized under aegis of NCCP

5. “Certificate of Appreciation” in appreciation of his efforts and hard work towards submitting three abstracts, which were accepted as E- posters on Display, one of which was awarded FIRST prize in respective category of NAPCON 2020 Award

6. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2021 Varanasi “Granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as exudative pleural effusion”

7. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2022 Udaipur “Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Respiratory Failure and Unilateral Complete Lung Collapse”

8. Poster presentation art PACS 2023 6th Annual Academic Conference

9. Poster presentation at NAPCON 2023, Hyderabad “A cross sectional study to describe the spectrum of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in post tuberculosis patients at a tertiary care institute”

10. Oral presentation in 5th State Conference on Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases on topic “A cross sectional study to describe the spectrum of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in post tuberculosis patients at a tertiary care institute” and secured 1st prize in the same.

As an active member of ISCCM ,IMA ,GP Association GKP, Dr. Vatsal stays at the forefront of medical advancements in pulmonology and critical care.

Dr. Vatsal Bhushan Gupta  is here to help you breathe easier, sleep better, and live healthier.