DR. SHILPA GUPTA
M.B.B.S. , M.D.
Fellowship- Hemato-Oncology
Observership- Solid Tumor Oncology
A-104, Temple View – 1
Raheja Township
Malad-east
Mumbai-97
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DOB: 7th June 1983
EXAMINATION
UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE
YEAR
PERCENTAGE
Observership
HBNI, Mumbai
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2013
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Fellowship
HBNI, Mumbai
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2012
Passed
Post Graduation
MUHS, Nashik
2009
62.5%
Graduation
MUHS, Nashik
2006
65.2%
Intermediate (+2)
Maharashtra State
Board
2000
91.5%
Grant Medical College & J.J Group
of Hospitals ,Mumbai
Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M.
Hospital, Mumbai
D.G. Ruparel College, Mumbai
WORK EXPERIENCE- ONCOLOGY
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Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences,
Indore from November 2012 to February 2013.
Two year Fellowship program in Hemato-Oncology (Aug. ‘10 - July ‘12) and 3 month
Observership in solid tumor medical oncology (March 2013 – May 2013) at Tata Memorial
Hospital, Parel, Mumbai accredited by Homi Bhabha National Institute.
Department of Hematology and Hemato-oncology, Bombay Hospital
 Worked as a Clinical Assistant under the guidance of Dr M.B. Agarwal. (July ‘09 - Sept. ’09)
OUT- PATIENT MANAGEMENT
 Approach to diagnosis and treatment of newly registered OPD patients of AML, ALL, CML,
lymphomas (HL and NHLs) and myeloma.
 Approach to diagnosis and treatment of all varieties of adult solid tumor malignancies including
head and neck, thoracic, breast, gynaecological, genitourinary, gastro-intestinal and bone and
soft tissue malignancies.
 Exposure to wide variety of typical and atypical clinical presentations of all hematological and
solid tumor malignancies in adult patients.
 Experience of working with inter-disciplinary team (comprising of Medical Oncologist,
Radiation oncologist, Pathologist and Medical Social worker) as part of Disease Management
Groups.
IN- PATIENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
 Trained in expert management of In-patient hematological malignancies inclusive of acute
myeloid leukemias (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemias (ALL), complication management.
 Management of febrile neutropenia with special 9 month training in the febrile neutropenia
ward.
 Critical care and emergency management.
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
 Two- month formal training in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, ACTREC, Kharghar.
 Trained in decision making regarding eligibility, selection and work-up of patients and donors
for autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
 In- Patient management of patients receiving high dose therapy and stem cell transplant.
LABORATORY TRAINING
 Three month training in Dept. of hemato-pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital.
 Basic knowledge of viewing peripheral blood and bone marrow smears and flow cytometry
plots.
 Basic concept training of Cytogenetic and Molecular methods involved in diagnosis of
Hematological malignancies.
PROCEDURES
 Expertise in procedure of Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, skin biopsy and intra-thecal
chemotherapy instillation.
WORK EXPERIENCE- INTERNAL MEDICINE
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Critical Care Unit, J.J. Hospital
o Worked in Critical Care Unit (CCU) as a resident doctor (Feb. ’08 - June ’08) and chief
registrar (Nov. ‘08) at J.J. Hospital
o Expertise in emergency procedure management such as endotracheal intubation,
ventilatory strategies and critical care monitoring
o Managed Cardiac Emergencies
o Acute Myocardial Infarction using Thrombolysis
o Medical management of arrythmias
o Received professional training for Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation at Dept. of
Anaesthesiology, K.E.M Hospital. (June ‘05)
HIV medicine and Retroviral Therapy
o Worked with Prof. Alaka Deshpande (Chief, ART Center, J.J. Hospital) for a period of 10
months (Dec. ’06 - Sep. ’07) and gained extensive experience of Diagnosis and
Management of varied manifestations of diseases in patients of HIV and AIDS; Dealt
with HAART and its side-effects.
Public Health and Disaster Management
o Lead a team of doctors to conduct health check-up campaign for staff, officers and MLAs
at Mantralaya, Mumbai. (Oct. ’08)
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Spearheaded a Maharashtra Government initiative to organize free health checkup
camps for officers of Mumbai Police at Boribunder, Mumbai. (Sep. ’08)
Part of a team of doctors for flood relief camp organized to help flood affected people
after the deluge of 26th July 2005, Mumbai.
Experience of working in a Primary Health Center in a rural setting (Badlapur, Dist.
Thane) and managed emergencies specific to rural areas such as snake bites, scorpion
bites, labor and child birth.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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Shilpa Gupta et al., “Parenthood in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia after treatment
with arsenic trioxide: a case series”, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Informa Healthcare, UK. Accepted
and printed online on 30th April 2012.
Book chapter: “Gastrointestinal lymphomas” for “Recent Advances in Surgery-2012”,
Jaypee publications.
Submitted for publication at JAPI titled "Therapy Related Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia
Following Breast Cancer Treatment", Jr no. 244/2011.
Poster Presentation on “Dasatinib as second line therapy in patients of Chronic Myeloid
Leukemia- A single Centre Experience” in Hematocon 2011, ISHTM, Chandigarh.
M.D. Dissertation (Supervised by Prof. V.K. Joglekar, DM, DNB Cardio.): Carried out extensive
study of 200 patients of hypertension to determine the degree of relationship between stages
of hypertension and effect of variables such as age, sex, BMI, duration of hypertension,
associated ischemic heart disease and ECG changes on lung functions.
Actively participated in the departmental academic activities including Journal Clubs, Seminars
and Case presentations.
Delivered seminars on topics:
1. Early stage Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and role of PET-CT in staging and response
evaluation.
2. Hypocalcemia and Its Clinical relevance in Cancer.
3. Diagnostic Approach to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
4. Overview of Primary Central nervous System Lymphomas.
5. Pulmonary Toxicities of Chemotherapeutic Agents.
6. Gonadal Toxicities of Chemotherapeytic Agents.
7. Role of Vancomycin And Teicoplanin in management of Febrile Neutopenia.
Case presentations:
1. Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma with deranged Coagulation parameters – An
approach and seeking expert opinion from International faculty at European School of
Oncology “Lymphomas and Leukemias” conference held from 6th – 8th January 2012.
2. An Approach to a Young Patient of Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia and role of Stem cell
Transplant. Case presentation and discussion with Dr E. Montserrat, International
faculty at Hemato-Oncology beyond 2010, Part-II conference held on 12th September
2010.
3. HIV-related Plasmacytoma Vs plasmablastic Lymphoma causing cord compression –
Presented at Mumbai Hematology Group Mid-Term and Monthly Clinical meeting –
September 2009.
4. Unusual Presentation of Lepra Reaction- in Mumbai Rheumatology Meet, LT Medical
College, Mumbai, Jan. ’08
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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Won 3rd Prize in Poster Presentation Competition at 2nd European School of Oncology meeting
organised under the auspices of International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (January 2012).
Awarded Distinction in Microbiology and Biochemistry during M.B.B.S.
Awarded the prestigious JRD TATA scholarship for the entire course of M.B.B.S.
Ranked 142nd in the PGM-CET (state-wide Post-Graduation Medical entrance examination), 2006
Ranked 33rd in the MH-CET (state-wide M.B.B.S entrance examination), 2000
Ranked 12th in the state merit list in 2000 Maharashtra State Board Examinations
Ranked among the nationwide top 0.1% in Mathematics and Sanskrit in All India Senior
Secondary Examinations (AISSE), 1998
Awarded Certificate of Merit under the National Scholarships Scheme in recognition of high
position secured during AISSE, 1998