Dr. Upasana Gautam

Dr Upasana Gautam is an internal medicine specialist with 14 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru.

She is a Life Member of the IMA and the Royal College of Physicians. Her subspecialty interests lie in rheumatology and diabetology.

Whether a patient is dealing with uncontrolled diabetes, persistent joint pain, a suspected autoimmune condition, or needs a comprehensive medical evaluation, Dr Upasana Gautam provides thorough assessment and structured medical care.

Her clinical practice covers diabetes management, rheumatological conditions, hypertension, thyroid disorders, infectious diseases, and preventive health screening.

She is fluent in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Upasana Gautam offers comprehensive internal medicine care with focused expertise in diabetology, rheumatology, and chronic disease management.

Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders

Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic conditions receive structured evaluation and long-term management. Dr Upasana Gautam holds a dedicated Certification in Diabetes from Fortis C-DOC Hospital.

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes evaluation and management
• Prediabetes screening and lifestyle counselling
• Diabetic complications assessment (neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy)
• Insulin management and HbA1c monitoring
• Metabolic Syndrome evaluation

Rheumatological Conditions

Patients with joint pain, autoimmune arthritis, or connective tissue disorders receive structured evaluation and treatment. Dr Upasana Gautam trained as a Junior Resident in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at AIIMS New Delhi and attended the Rheumatology Workshop at CMC Ludhiana.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis assessment and management
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) evaluation
• Gout and Crystal Arthropathy management
• Osteoarthritis evaluation and treatment
• Autoimmune disorder screening

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management

Patients with high blood pressure or cardiovascular risk factors receive structured assessment and treatment.

• Essential and Secondary Hypertension management
• Cardiovascular Risk Factor screening
• Dyslipidaemia diagnosis and management

Infectious Diseases

Patients with acute or chronic infections receive thorough evaluation and treatment. Dr Upasana Gautam has presented research at the World Congress on Infectious Diseases and Antibiotics at IISc Bengaluru.

• Tropical Infections including Dengue, Typhoid, and Malaria
• Respiratory Infections and Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Fever of Unknown Origin workup
• Tuberculosis screening and referral

Thyroid and Endocrine Disorders

Patients with thyroid dysfunction or endocrine conditions receive detailed evaluation and medical management.

• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism management
• Thyroid Nodule evaluation
• Endocrine disorder workup

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Patients with digestive complaints receive evaluation and medical management.

• Acid Reflux and GERD management
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease evaluation (IBD symposium participant)
• Liver Function abnormality assessment

Preventive Health and Wellness

Patients seeking proactive health management receive structured screening and lifestyle counselling.

• Comprehensive Health Check-up evaluation
• Chronic Disease screening
• Lifestyle modification counselling
• Vaccination guidance for adults

Credentials and Trust

Dr Upasana Gautam brings 14 years of internal medicine experience with training from premier institutions in Delhi and Chandigarh and international membership credentials.

• MBBS, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (2012)
• MD (Internal Medicine), Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh (2017)
• Certification in Diabetes, Fortis C-DOC Hospital, New Delhi (BMJ and Fortis C-DOC, 2020)
• MRCP, Royal College of Physicians

She trained as a Junior Resident in the Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at AIIMS New Delhi.

She subsequently served as a Senior Resident at Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Bangalore (2017 to 2018) and as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at MVJ Medical College. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked as a Consultant Physician with IT companies including Newgen Software Technology Ltd and Eightfold AI India, providing pan-India teleconsultations.

She is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. DLH20130000216KTK, 2018).

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Upasana Gautam currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru. Her consultation fee is ₹750.

About Hospital Manipal Hospitals

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest multispecialty healthcare networks, headquartered in Bengaluru.

The group operates across multiple cities including Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Jaipur, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and others.

Manipal Hospitals offers advanced care across departments including internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, organ transplantation, orthopaedics, and more.

The hospitals are accredited by NABL and NABH and are known for tertiary-level clinical infrastructure, multidisciplinary specialist teams, and a strong focus on research and academic medicine.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Upasana Gautam has contributed to internal medicine research through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations at national and international forums.

Key Publications and Presentations

• Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Through the Continuum of Dysglycemia in North Population (Apollo Medicine, 2023)
• Upper GI Endoscopy: Tool for Diagnosis and Treatment (paper presentation, GERICON 2015, Chandigarh)
• Paper presentation at the 6th World Congress on Infectious Diseases and Antibiotics (IISc Bengaluru, 2025)
• Certificate of Participation: Workshop on RNTCP, Regional Symposium on IBD, and Rheumatology Workshop at CMC Ludhiana

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