Dr. Amit Gupta

Dr. Amit Gupta

Dr. Amit Gupta is a distinguished Molecular and Clinical Geneticist based in New Delhi.

As the Head of Medical Genetics at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), he leads one of the busiest and most prominent genetic centers in India, driving innovation at the intersection of high-volume clinical care and advanced molecular research.

Professional Summary

Dr. Gupta is a leader in genetic medicine, recognized for his ability to translate complex laboratory bioinformatics into life-changing clinical applications.

Beyond his clinical leadership, he is a pioneer in data science within genetics, actively developing localized databases to improve the interpretation of Variants of Unknown Significance (VUS) for the Indian medical community.

Educational Qualifications

  • DM in Medical Genetics

  • MD in Pediatrics

Academic Leadership & International Collaboration

  • Head of Medical Genetics, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi.

  • Organizer & Educator: Leads the “BRIDGE-Nottingham University-MAMC Genetic-Neuroimaging Course,” an international collaborative program integrating neuroimaging with genetic diagnostics.

  • ICMR Research: Co-investigator for various ICMR projects.

Areas of Expertise

  • Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) & Adult IEM: Deep focus on metabolic pathways, utilizing tandem mass spectrometry for precision diagnosis and management.

  • Mitochondrial Genome Mapping: Specialized research in the “Mitogenome” to solve unexplained pediatric myopathies.

  • Neurogenetics: Expertise in the molecular mechanisms of the ATP13A2 and H2S pathways.

  • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Interpretation: Pioneering the creation of localized VUS databases to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

  • Prenatal & Skeletal Genetics: Comprehensive evaluation of fetal anomalies and rare bone growth disorders.

Practice Location & Timings

  • Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) & Associated Hospitals

    • Location: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi

    • OPD Days: Monday & Thursday

    • Timings: 9:00 AM Onwards

Contact & Personal Details

  • Primary Affiliation: Department of Medical Genetics, MAMC, New Delhi

  • Languages: Hindi, English

  • Email: mamcdramit@gmail.com

Overview

Consultation Hours
Monday & Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Languages
English,Hindi
Hospital
MAMC, Delhi
Designation
Head of Department
Qualification
DM Medical Genetics, MD Pediatrics