Dr. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, MD

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Esteemed Medical Director to Revolutionize Healthcare Landscape with Nonprofit MiCARE

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, MD, MBA, a distinguished figure in the healthcare industry, is making waves with his multifaceted roles as a visionary leader and innovator. With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Dr. Gupta has established himself as a trailblazer in managed care, focusing on patient-centric solutions and advancing health equity.

As the Founder and CEO of EMDEE, founder of nonprofit 501(c)3 MiCARE, member of the Medical Advisory Board at Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers of America, member of the Medical Advisory Board for Neuro Health Alliance, and National Medicare Advantage Medical Director at Optum, Dr. Gupta spearheads initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. His dedication to putting patients first led him to found MiCARE, the nonprofit organization with a mission statement: holistic approach for proactive care. MiCARE leverages AI for the patient. 

Dr. Gupta began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Colgate University in 1988. He was an international banker with Citibank, then completed a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at Columbia University in 1992, followed by earning his Medical Degree from Saint George’s University School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Gupta further specialized with a fellowship in geriatrics at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1997. He advanced his expertise in general management by obtaining an Executive MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson School of Business in 2004. 

Driven by a passion for applying technology so that the patient can treat themselves holistically, Dr. Gupta intends to create a suite of mobile apps under MiCARE that harnesses Artificial Intelligence (AI). Each app will align with MiCARE’s overarching goal of enhancing access to care, promoting a proactive healthy lifestyle, and assuring equitable health outcomes for all individuals. 

Additionally, through this work, Dr. Gupta employs Machine Learning (ML) and AI to help patients assess their risk of developing behavioral conditions and dementia.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Gupta attributes his success to the support of mentors, friends, and family. His passion for nature photography, scuba diving in the Caribbean, and Dee Jaying underscores his well-rounded approach to life.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, Dr. Gupta was honored with the prestigious Top Doctor Award in 2017. His relentless pursuit of health equity and innovative solutions continues to inspire and drive positive change in the industry.

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