Dr Aashish Gupta

Dr Aashish Gupta is a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Rheumatology and Neonatal Medicine. He currently serves as a paediatric consultant at Basildon University Hospital and sees private patients at Spire Hartswood Hospital, Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford, and 9 Harley Street London.

Dr Gupta completed his primary medical qualification at the University of Delhi in 1997, followed by his MD in Paediatrics at the same university in 2003. He later moved to the UK and pursued his paediatric training in London and the East of England. He became a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2007, followed by his Fellowship in 2015. Dr Gupta also holds a Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, as well as a Master’s degree in Medical and Healthcare Education, all from Anglia Ruskin University. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Dr Gupta's practice focuses on offering specialist paediatric opinions for children from birth up to 18 years of age. With extensive experience, he skilfully manages a wide range of childhood conditions, including headache, dizziness, cough, breathing difficulties, ear infections, sore throat, recurrent infections, tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, and urine incontinence such as bed wetting. Furthermore, his expertise extends to handling growth-related problems, slow or poor weight gain, eczema, and common allergies, among other issues that young patients may face.

What sets Dr Gupta apart is not only his medical expertise but also his compassionate and holistic approach to patient care. He firmly believes in delivering high-quality care that is tailored to the specific needs of each child, all the while ensuring that parents are involved as partners in the care process. His friendly demeanour and exceptional communication skills enable him to establish strong connections with his patients and their families, fostering a supportive environment for optimal healing.

Alongside his clinical work, one of Dr Gupta's passions lies in teaching and training the next generation of medical professionals. As the lead for year 5 medical students at Anglia Ruskin University, he is actively involved in shaping the future of healthcare. He previously served as the lead for UCL students at Basildon, further demonstrating his commitment to medical education and the importance of well-structured and trainee-directed training to ensure safe and effective patient care.