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Our Doctors
M. Alan Dickens, M.D., P.C.
Bobbie Gupta, M.D.
Timothy D. Jordan, M.D.
Edward J. McGrory, M.D.
Van B. Noah, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Charles H Robinson, Jr., M.D.
Paul S. Riske, M.D., P.C.
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Bobbie Gupta, M.D.
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
A Raleigh native, Dr. Gupta completed her undergraduate studies and graduated Valedictorian from North Carolina State University. She received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina prior to completing her residency at Duke University. Her fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery was performed at the Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins University under the tutelage of Dr. Walter Stark and Dr. Terrence OíBrien.
EDUCATION:
2001-02: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Wilmer Eye Institute
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
1998-01: Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Eye Center Durham, NC
Ophthalmology Residency
VA Hospital Chief Resident, Asheville, NC January-March 2001
VA Hospital Chief Resident, Durham, NC April-June 2001
1997-98 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Franklin Square Hospital
Internship-Internal Medicine
1993-97 University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
M.D. received 1997
1989-93 North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
B.S. in Biochemistry
Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude
1985-89 W.G. Enloe High School
Raleigh, NC
Top 1% class rank of 1000 students
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
Valedictorian, North Carolina State University, 1993, 4.0 GPA, Class rank #1 of approximately 5,000 graduating students
Summa Cum Laude, North Carolina State University, 1993
Attorney General of the University of North Carolina Medical School Honor Court, 1994-95, Attorney General of the medical school judiciary honor court
Co-chairperson of the University of North Carolina Medical School Honor Court, 1995-97, Chair hearings of academic and behavioral misconduct
Glaxo Wellcome Research Grant, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1994
Gamma Sigma Delta Award, North Carolina State University, 1993 Academic award given to the top student in the college of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Phi Kappa Phi Award, North Carolina State University, 1992 Awarded on the basis of outstanding academic excellence and character
North Carolina Science Research Award, 1986, First place in the state for an original scientific research experiment
Volunteer Excellence Award, Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC 1990-93
PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH
"Chemical and Thermal Injuries", book chapter, Ocular Surface Disease: Diagnosis and Management; Authors: B.A. Gupta, T. Kim, Editors: E.Holland and M. Mannis; Springer Verlag New York, Inc., 2001.
Kim, T., Gupta, B.A., Debacker, C., "Blepharoptosis-Induced Superior Keratoconus", American Journal of Ophthalmology, 130(2), August 2000
"An Epidemiological Study of Refractive Surgery Patients," Co-Principal Investigators:
B.A. Gupta, A. Carlson, 2000, Duke University, Dept. of Ophthalmology.
"Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma and Vascular Disease Risk," presented at the Duke Research Day, June 2000; Principal Investigators: B.A. Gupta, R. Allingham, T. Cox, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Duke University
"An Outcome Study of LASIK Refractive Surgery," presented at the Duke Research Day, June 1999; Co-Principal Investigators: B.A. Gapta, T. Kim, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Duke University
Gupta, B.A., "Glaucoma: Threat to vision from many, " The New Herald, May 15, 1996.
Gan, L.S. Moseley, M.A., Gupta, B.A., Augustijans, P.F., Bradshwa, T.P., Hendren, R.W., and Thakker, D.R., "CYP3A-like cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism and polarized efflux of cyclosporin A in Caco-2 cells", Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 24(3), 344-349, 1996.
"Transferrin and Ferritin Synthesis under Oxidative Conditions in Canine Lens Epithelial Cells," An NIH funded grant, Co-Principal Investigators: B.A. Gupta, M. Christine McGahan, 1996, North Carolina State University
"Upregulation of EGF, aFGF, and bFGF Growth factors in Asbestos-Induced Rat Lung Lesions," B.A. Gupta, Philip Sannes, 1992, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
"The Effects of Thyroxine on the Metabolism of Charles Fischer Rats," B.A. Gupta, presented at the NC Science Research Competition, regional and statewide meetings, first place award granted at both meetings, 1986.
PRESENTATIONS
"Management of Open Globe Trauma", taped for The Discovery Learning Channel for the series Hospital, to be aired on national television in September 2000.
"Optic nerve Atrophy and Migraine Headaches," presented at Duke Pediatric Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Duke University, May 2000
"The Fundamentals of Glaucoma," presented at the Duke-McKinley Conference, Winston-Salem, NC, May 5, 2000
"Uveitic Glaucoma in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis," presented at Duke Glaucoma Grand Rounds, Duke University, January 2000
"Ealesí Disease and CRVO with Retinitis Pigmentosa," presented at Duke Fluorescein Angiography Conference, Duke University, September 1999
"Open Angle Glaucoma after Trauma," presented at Duke Glaucoma Symposium Grand Rounds, Duke University, Sept 17, 1999
"Atypical Ischemic Optic Neuropathy," presented at Duke Neuro-ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Duke University, February 4, 1999
"Unraveling the role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Intraocular Angiogenesis," Grand Rounds presentation, Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina Hospitals, 1996
"Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates," medical student presentation, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Dept. of Pediatrics, 1996
"Herpes Simplex Virus," medical student presentation, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Dept. of Infectious Disease, 1995
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
American Academy of Ophthalmology member, 1998-2000
International Society of Refractive Surgery member, 2000
Duke Alumni Association member, 1998-2000
Duke Outreach Community Glaucoma Screening; Parker Rehabilitation Center, Asheboro Health Fair, Lionís Eye Chapter, Duke University, 1998-2000
Duke Childrenís Outreach program, Lincoln Elementary School, Durham, NC 1998
American Medical Womenís Association member, University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapter, 1993-97
Co-Chairperson of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Honor Court, 1995-97
Attorney General of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Honor Court,1994-95
CATCH, program focused on attracting minority middle-school children towards science and scientific careers, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 1994-95
Students Teaching Early Prevention of AIDS, teaching AIDS prevention to middle school students, University of North Carolina of Medicine 1994-95
Student Healthy Action Committee Clinic, Student-run free clinic for indigent patients, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 1992-93
North Carolina State University Judicial Board Member, served in a judiciary capacity in academic misconduct hearings, 1992-93
Wake County Literacy Tutor, tutored illiterate adults to read on an individual basis, 1992-93
North Carolina State University student senator, student government representative for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1991-93
Treasurer of Alpha Epsilon Delta, medical honor society, North Carolina State University, 1991-92
Secretary of the Indian Studentís Association, Indian cultural organization, North Carolina State University, 1990-91
Rex Hospital Volunteer, 1985-93
EMPLOYMENT
Research intern, Glaxo Wellcome, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC May-September 1994
Assistant to a family physician, Dr. Richard Adelman, Raleigh, NC 1991-92
Library assistant, North Carolina State University, 1989-92
Orthopedics lab and surgery assistant, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, June-August 1986-87
PERSONAL INTEREST
Indian classical dancing; performed in several international festivals
Photography; particular interest in black and white photography
Foreign Travel, traveled in Europe and Asia
Ethnic cooking
Long distance running, including Boston and New York Marathons
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