Dr. Purnendu Gupta, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon (Pediatric) | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2211 N Oak Park Ave Chicago IL, 60707About
Dr. Purnendu Gupta is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gupta specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gupta tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Northwestern University School of Medicine medical degree 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Staff Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago -
Professional Memberships
- Scoliosis Research Society
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis orthopedic surgery of the spine
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Get to know Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Purnendu Gupta, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gupta is Chief of Staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago. He provides advanced care for children with pediatric congenital scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, and more. Procedures the doctor performs include Mehta Casting, posterior spinal fusion and anterior spinal surgery. Dr. Gupta is also affiliated with NorthShore University HealthSystem.
“My work at Shriners Hospitals for Children has become the most satisfying aspect of my career,” says Dr. Gupta. “As chief of staff, I would love to see us continue to grow and become the prominent pediatric hospital in Chicago for pediatric orthopaedic surgery, plastic craniofacial surgery and rehabilitation.”
After graduating with his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Gupta completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital) of Chicago (1990-1995). He then performed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery of the spine at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis (1995-1996). For his undergraduate education, Dr. Gupta attended Northwestern University as a member of the Honors Program for Medical Education, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Medicine in 1988.
Dr. Gupta is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He actively participates in research with the Pediatric Spine Study Group to advance the treatment and care of pediatric spinal deformities. Dr. Gupta has provided numerous presentations, peer reviewed publications and received many research grants in pediatric spine.
To refer a patient or make an appointment with the Dr. Gupta or the spine team at Shriners Chicago, call 773-385-KIDS(5437) or visit https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/locations/chicago
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