Fiona Gupta, MD

Board Certified Neurologist

Board Certified Neurologist

Meet Dr. Gupta

Fiona Gupta, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and an internationally recognized clinician and educator in the field of neuroscience and movement disorders. She is diligently serving patients at New York Neurology Associates, where she holds the title of Director of the Division of Movement Disorders. Alongside this, Dr. Gupta is positioned as a Sub-Investigator at NYNA’s clinical trials arm, the New York Neurology Institute. She has been in clinical practice for 15 years.

Dr. Gupta completed her residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and further honed her expertise through a very prestigious fellowship in movement disorders at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With a clinical practice spanning over ten years, she has risen as a notable figure in the realm of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and neuromodulation, as well as neurotoxins, significantly benefiting a large number of patients with her adept and precise treatment.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Gupta established a robust foundation as the Medical Director of the DBS Program at Hackensack University Medical Center, a program that she built and grew to be one of the foremost in the nation. She then went on to become Director of the Movement Disorders Outreach Program and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Her academic endeavors are exemplary, having authored numerous publications and shared her insights at national and international congresses. She is the co-author of the bestselling book “Parkinson’s Disease for the Hospitalist.” She works with numerous advocacy groups and has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Virginia N. Scola Award for the Most Compassionate Physician of her graduating class. She is regularly featured in the media, including appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS News, Fox and Friends, PBS, BBC News, Sirius XM Doctor Radio, WPIX 11 Show, CCTV, WFAN 660 Radio, The Huffington Post Live, and The Better Show, and is a regular medical correspondent for Fox 5 New York. She has contributed to numerous print media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour Magazine, Women’s World Magazine, Health, Parade, and Neurology Today.

Her vast experience, scholarly contributions, and sincere engagement with the community reflect her dedication to delivering exceptional neurological care and creating a nurturing environment for individuals affected by any neurological disorder. Dr. Gupta’s holistic expertise and patient-focused approach undeniably rank her among the eminent figures in the field of neurology and movement disorders care. She focuses on comprehensive, compassionate care for patients and caregivers and also offers an individualized treatment plan that takes into account all aspects of healthcare, including lifestyle management. We are honored to have Dr. Gupta as a provider at New York Neurology Associates.

Education & Training

Medical School
  • Ross University School of Medicine
  • Neurology, University of Connecticut Health Center
  • Chief Resident in Neurology University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, CT
  • Fellow, Movement Disorders, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Professional Memberships

  • Medical Director, Movement Disorder Outreach
    Assistant Professor of Neurology
    Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY
  • Medical Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program
    Movement Disorders Center
    Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ
  • ABPN Board-Certified Neurologist
    North Jersey Brain and Spine Center , Oradell, NJ

Professional Societies

  • Medical Society of New Jersey
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Movement Disorders Society
  • American Medical Association

Scholarly Activity

Publications
    1. Martini, M.L., Neifert, S.N., Mocco, J., Panov, F., Tse, W., Walker, R.H., Jin, J., & Gupta, F.
      Recent Advances in the Development of Experimental Therapeutics for Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia.
      Journal of Movement Disorders. 2019; 12(3): 161–165.
      DOI: 10.14802/jmd.19029. PMID: 31556261. PMCID: PMC6763722.
    2. Azmi, H., & Gupta, F.
      Parkinson’s Disease for the Hospitalist: Managing the Complex Care of a Vulnerable Population.
      Paperback, November 19, 2018. Springer Publishing. ISBN 978-3319764512.
    3. Gupta, F., Azmi, H., Vukic, M., Kera, E., Paunsh, D., & Cohen, R.
      Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Patient Selection.
      Surgical Neurology International. 2016; 7(Suppl 19): S557–S563.
    4. Gupta, F., Kremens, D., & Vernino, S.
      Managing Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension in a Patient Presenting with Pure Autonomic Failure Who Later Developed Parkinson’s Disease.
      Clinical Autonomic Research. 2017; 27(Suppl 1): S9–S11.
    5. Mehdirad, A., Karabin, B., & Gupta, F.
      Managing Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension with Droxidopa in a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Hypertension.
      Clinical Autonomic Research. 2017; 27(Suppl 1): 25–27.
    6. Isaacson, S.H., Fisher, S., Gupta, F., Hermanowicz, N., Kremens, D.E., Lew, M.F., Marek, K., Pahwa, R., Russell, D.S., & Seibyl, J.
      Clinical Utility of DaTscan™ Imaging in the Evaluation of Patients with Parkinsonism: A U.S. Perspective.
      Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 2017; 17(3): 219–225.
    7. Liancai, M., Gupta, F., Benson, B., & Arizona PD Consortium.
      Alpha-Synuclein Pathology in Sensory Nerve Terminals of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract of Parkinson’s Disease Patients.
      Dysphagia. 2015; 30(4): 404–417.
    8. Gupta, F.
      An Overlap Between Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia.
      The Parkinson’s Bulletin / APDA. February 2009.
    9. Tagliati, M., & Gupta, F.
      Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders.
      Practical Neurology. 2006; 5: 30–39.
    10. Gupta, F., & Finelli, P.
      Bilateral Caudate Infarcts Presenting as Parkinsonism.
      Connecticut Medicine. 2006; 65(9): 52–55.
    11. Gupta, F. Parkinson’s Disease and Dystonia: An Overview. The Parkinson’s Bulletin. Winter 2008.
  • Gupta, F., Frisina, P., & Azmi, H.
    Fast Track Deep Brain Stimulation Programming for Symptomatic Optimization.
    Presented at the World Federation of Neurology, 2009.
  • Gupta, F., Sidtis, J., Alterman, R., & Tagliati, M.
    Persistent Speech Arrest After Bilateral STN DBS for Parkinson’s Disease.
    13th Annual Movement Disorder Society Meeting, June 2009.
  • Gupta, F., & Tagliati, M.
    Deep Brain Stimulation for Neuroacanthocytosis: Programming via a Frequency Screen.
    Presented at the 2008 Movement Disorders Society Meeting and the 2008 Neuroacanthocytosis International Symposium.

2024 – 2005 (selected):

  • 6th Annual Advances in Neurology, NY (2019): “Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.”
  • International Congress on the Future of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University CME (2019): “Current and Future Trends in Parkinson’s Disease.”
  • 13th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology, Madrid, Spain (2019): Host/Panelist, “Development of Non-Dopaminergic Therapies.”
  • NANS Summer Series, NYC (2018): “Interventional MRI Guided DBS for Parkinson’s Disease.”
  • 12th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology, Warsaw (2018): Debate—“Non-Oral Therapies Should Be Used Ahead of DBS.”
  • New York State Neurological Society Winter Meeting (2019): “Utilizing Advanced Science to Improve Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.”
  • Hackensack University Medical Center (2010–2016): Numerous CME and patient-education lectures on Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia.
  • Grand Rounds, Mount Sinai & UConn Health (2006–2008): Parkinson’s disease pharmacologic management, chemodenervation, and surgical approaches.

 

Media and Public Engagement

Television and Broadcast Appearances
  • Fox 5 New York – Weekly Medical Contributor (current)
  • Fox & Friends (Fox News Channel) – Regular Contributor (10+ appearances)
  • Hannity (Fox News Channel) – Guest appearance (August 2016)
  • WPIX-11 Morning News (New York, NY) – Guest Neurology Expert (3 appearances)
  • HuffPost Live – Multiple live interviews and expert panels
  • The Better Show (CW Network) – Medical Correspondent (2014–2015)
  • Additional guest appearances on BBC News, Africa TV News, and other national and international outlets
  • Featured Medical Contributor for articles in:
    Parade Magazine, Parents Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, The New York Times, and The Washington Post
  • Nationally featured on CBS News (February 2010) regarding “The Role of Ibuprofen in Protecting Against Parkinson’s Disease”
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  • Profiled in the Kessler Rehabilitation Journal for pioneering Fast Track DBS Programming (September 2009)
  • Full-page biography and professional feature in the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson’s Foundation Annual Report (2006)

 

  • Annual participant and physician volunteer at the Parkinson’s Unity Walk “Ask the Doctors Booth,” Central Park, New York (2008–present)
  • Recognized as the only Movement Disorders Fellow featured in the Parkinson’s Unity Walk Newsletter (2007)

Honors & Awards

  • 2017 Make A Difference Parkinson’s Alliance ( CT) Empowerment Award
  • 2016 Bergen County NJ PD Support Group Annual Award and Recognition
  • 2013-2015 North American Neuromodulation Society ( NANS) Fellowship course advisor
  • 2013 Appointed Moderator and Sr. Advisor, New York Women’s Neurology Club
  • 2012 Appointed Senior Medical Advisor, New Jersey Chapter of the APDA
  • 2011-2016 New Jersey Top Doctor’s Award
  • 2008 Selected Lecturer-International Neuroacanthocytosis Symposium, University College, Oxford, England
  • 2007 Young Professionals Recognition Awarded by the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia And Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, New York, NY
  • 2007 Awarded Official Medical Advisor for the Greater New Jersey Support Group for Dystonia, Centrastate Hospital, Freehold, New Jersey
  • 2006 Virginia N. Scola, R.N. Annual Compassionate Physician Award, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
  • 2006 Annual Senior Resident Teaching Award, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
  • 2006 American Academy of Neurology Resident Scholarship
  • 2005 Neurology Residents Scholar Program on Epilepsy Sponsored by UCB Pharma, Toronto, Canada
  • 1996 Boehringer-Ingelheim Summer Scholars Award, Ridgefield, CT

Teaching Experience

  • 2018 – Present
    Clinical Mentor & Supervisor, Movement Disorder Fellowship
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Fellows: Dr. Anton Svetlanov, Dr. Fernandez, Dr. Abrol
    • 8–16 hours weekly supervision
  • 2007 – Present
    Lecturer, Movement Disorder Conference Series
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • 2005 – 2006
    Chief Resident
    University of Connecticut Health Center
    • Weekly neurology didactic sessions
  • 2007
    Brain & Behavior Preceptor (2nd-Year Medical Students)
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Profile Details

Board Certifications:

Neurology

Pain Management

Specialties:

Movement Disorders (DBS, Parkinson’s, Dystonia)

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