Dr. Richie Gupta

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• MBBS
• DA
• MS (General Surgery)
• M.Ch (Plastic Surgery)

Overview:

Dr. Richie Gupta is a highly experienced plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years in clinical practice. He specializes in gender affirmation (sex change) surgery and is a leading expert in the field, having successfully performed over 3,500 procedures. His department is recognized as the top center in India for gender affirmation surgeries, handling approximately 240 cases per year.

Apart from gender-affirming procedures, Dr. Gupta has extensive expertise in aesthetic surgery, cosmetic injectables, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, cleft lip and palate surgeries, microvascular free flap surgeries, post-cancer reconstruction, cranio-maxillofacial surgery, and hand surgery.

He is the founding director of the Association for Transgender Health in India (ATHI) and the Indian Professional Association for Transgender Health (IPATH). His contributions to the field include co-authoring the surgical chapter of the first-ever Indian Standards of Care for persons with gender incongruence (ISCO1), released during IPATHCON 2020. Dr. Gupta is also an active participant in medical education programs and conferences, including organizing IPATHCON 2019.

He has multiple national and international publications to his credit, covering topics such as facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, and transgender healthcare.

Conditions Treated

• Gender incongruence (transgender health)
• Facial trauma
• Burns
• Birth defects (e.g., cleft lip and palate)
• Hand injuries and reimplantation
• Cranio-maxillofacial conditions
• Post-cancer reconstruction

Procedures Performed

• Gender affirmation (sex reassignment) surgery
• Aesthetic surgery
• Cosmetic injectables
• Aesthetic breast surgery
• Body contouring
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Microsurgery and free flaps
• Hair replacement surgery (Micro Hair Transplants)
• Hand surgery and re-implantation
• Maxillofacial surgery

Publications

• Simultaneous bilateral facial palsy due to isolated mandibular fractures
• Severe oropharyngeal trauma caused by toothbrush – Case report and review of 13 cases
• Treating transsexuals in India: History, prerequisites for surgery, and legal issues

FAQs

1. What makes Dr. Richie Gupta a leading expert in gender affirmation surgery?

Dr. Gupta has performed over 3,500 gender affirmation surgeries and is a pioneer in transgender healthcare in India. His department leads the country in the number of procedures performed annually.

2. What are Dr. Gupta’s main areas of expertise?

He specializes in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on gender affirmation, cranio-maxillofacial surgery, cleft surgery, cosmetic surgery, and microvascular reconstruction.

3. Does Dr. Richie Gupta publish research in his field?

Yes, he has multiple national and international publications on topics ranging from transgender healthcare to trauma and reconstructive surgery.

4. How can I book an appointment with Dr. Richie Gupta?

You can book an appointment directly through Fortis Healthcare or contact Hospidio at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance.