Based in Santa Monica, integrative rheumatologist Dr. Gupta has been in practice for over 15 years and offers her expertise through second opinion consultations to residents throughout the states of California (in-person or virtual) and New York (virtual only).*

 

Seeking the expertise of a board-certified rheumatologist with extensive training in both conventional and complementary/ alternative treatments can be a vital part of making the best-informed decisions about the medical care for yourself or a loved one. Due to the complex nature of autoimmune conditions, patients may find they do not have a clear understanding of their condition or know that there are a variety of treatment options. For these reasons, Dr. Gupta offers second opinion evaluations, setting aside the time that is necessary to fully explain the condition, discuss comprehensive management options, and answer your questions.

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The second opinion service can be helpful if:

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• You would like a second opinion on your diagnosis

• Your physician is limited in time to thoroughly discuss your diagnosis and answer complex questions regarding your management options and prognosis

• You are interested in learning about comprehensive management options, including both conventional immunosuppressive treatments and integrative therapies

• You live in an area where access to a board-certified rheumatologist trained in both conventional and integrative therapies is not available

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Initial consultation: 90 minutes/ $595

• Review of past medical records (review of additional records provided after scheduling $125)

• Interview of past and present medical history

• Virtual physical examination 

• Ordering of any additional diagnostic tests

• Integrative management recommendations/ Preliminary integrative recommendations are offered and finalized in a follow-up consultation when diagnostic tests are ordered

• Complete consultation reports are issued to you and your provider within one week

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Follow-up consultation: 60 minutes/ $295 (first), $325 (subsequent)

• Review of test results since the last visit

• Review of progress

• Virtual physical examination

• Ordering of any additional diagnostic tests

• Any modification of management recommendations

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Dr. Gupta is an in-network physician for Federal/ Original Medicare.

Out-of-network patients are issued a superbill to submit to their insurance, HSA, or FSA for reimbursement of applicable benefits.

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HOW TO SCHEDULE: 

1. Fill out the Request a Consultation form to request an appointment

2. Complete and return registration forms

3. Forward all relevant medical records

4. The appointment is generally scheduled within 4 weeks of receiving records (New York patients- scheduling from 12/2024)

5. Confirm the appointment by pre-paying for the visit online if your primary insurance is something other than Original/ Federal Medicare

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*Please note that in this capacity, Dr. Gupta functions as a consultant to your care rather than your primary rheumatologist and cannot prescribe conventional medications or coordinate care. Follow-up consultations may be scheduled as you need.

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Due to healthcare regulations pertaining to virtual visits, this service is only available to California and New York residents at this time.

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This service is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.