Qualifications & Credentials Dr. Richie Gupta
MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1980–1984)
MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1988–1990)
M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1991–1993)
Senior Director & HOD – Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (2010–Present)
Former HOD – Plastic Surgery, Sunderlal Jain Hospital
Clinical Professor & Director, Smile Train Project – Subharti Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut
Pioneer in Gender Affirmation Surgery in India – 4000+ successful procedures
Director, ATHI (Association for Transgender Health in India)
Organizing Chairperson – IPATHCON 2019
Co-author – India’s First National Standards of Care (ISOC-1) for Transgender Health
Reviewer – Leading journals including Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Invited Faculty & Speaker – AIIMS, APSICON, IPATHCON, and national conferences
Member of:
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
Indian Medical Association (IMA & DNZ)
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Indian Professional Association for Transgender Health (IPATH)
National Association of Burns of India (NABI)
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
About Dr. Richie Gupta
With over 32 years of clinical excellence, Dr. Richie Gupta is one of India’s most respected and globally recognized names in Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. He has revolutionized the field of Gender Affirmation Surgery (Sex Reassignment Surgery) in India, with more than 4000 successful gender affirmation procedures—making him a global authority and pioneer in transgender health and surgical transformation.
Dr. Gupta’s passion lies in providing holistic, compassionate, and world-class surgical care. His unmatched expertise ranges from craniofacial and microvascular surgery to cosmetic procedures and complex reconstructive cases. He is also the driving force behind India’s largest transgender surgical program, currently performing over 240 gender-affirming surgeries annually.
As a visionary academic, researcher, and speaker, Dr. Gupta has contributed significantly to national and international medical literature, authored book chapters, and frequently delivers lectures at prestigious medical conferences. He is also a founding member of IPATH and Director at ATHI, actively shaping the standards of care for transgender individuals in India.
Dr. Gupta is a proud alumnus of Maulana Azad Medical College and Armed Forces Medical College, with prestigious credentials in MBBS, MS (Surgery), and MCh (Plastic Surgery). Over the years, he has held senior positions at top hospitals like Sunderlal Jain, BLK, and Max, and led Smile Train cleft initiatives across multiple institutions.
His commitment to ethical care, surgical excellence, and social responsibility continues to inspire generations of plastic surgeons. Through www.drrichiegupta.com, he aims to extend his legacy of innovation, empowerment, and healing to patients from all walks of life—across India and the world.
Our Visions
To be a global leader in Plastic, Cosmetic, and Gender Affirmation Surgery, offering state-of-the-art, compassionate care that transforms lives and supports every individual’s right to live confidently, authentically, and with dignity.
Our Visions
To provide world-class surgical care in aesthetic, reconstructive, and gender affirmation procedures
To empower individuals through safe, respectful, and evidence-based medical solutions
To lead in transgender health advocacy, education, and innovation in India and beyond
To continuously enhance patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology, research, and training
To uphold the highest standards of ethics, empathy, and clinical excellence in every patient interaction