Profile
Hello, I’m Dr. Ashok Kumar Gupta. With over four decades of experience, I focus on compassionate, ethical, and attentive care. I believe in listening first, treating with clarity, and supporting patients every step of the way. My goal is to build trust and guide each person toward better health and confidence. I’m also deeply passionate about spreading public awareness on health issues—my YouTube channel features over 80 informative videos aimed at educating people on prevention, treatment, and healthy living. Have a look at my CV to learn more about who I am and what I have achieved.
Designation:
Former professor and Head of Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology at Darbhanga Medical College, Darbhanga (Bihar) - 846004
Superannuated:
April 2016
Current Position:
Consultant Cardiologist, Diabetologist, Physician
Runs a Lifestyle Medicine and Clinical Cardiology Clinic
Post Graduate Examiner
BHU Varanasi (MD Medicine)
Patna University (MD Medicine)
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi (MD Medicine)
Bhagalpur University: Bihar Yoga Bharti Munger (MSc Yoga Applied Sciences)
Speaker/Workshop
Conducted a workshop on Yoga and Stress Management (2006) at the Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India in Bengaluru
Speaker at the World Yoga Conference on Stress Management at the Bihar School of Yoga Munger (2013)
Conducted a workshop on Yoga and Meditation, and its clinical application at the annual conference of the Association of Physicians of India at Kolkata (January 2025)
Book Author
Co-Author of a book "Shatayu Swasth Bhawah" which was published in 2016 by Sahitya Bharti Prakashan in Patna, Bihar
Contributed an article "Swasth Rahane Ki Kala Yogic Dhrishtikon" (217-222), which was released by the Honourable Governor of Bihar Sri Ram Nath Kovind in 2016.
Field of Special Interest:
Yoga, Music, Literature & Social Service
Social Services:
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Health Project called Save Kidney at Jathmalpur (Samastipur)
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Active YouTuber (Public Health Education and increasing Yoga Awareness for Health Promotion (uploaded 80+ videos to date))
Membership
Life member of the Cardiological Society of India
Life member of the Association of Physicians of India
Life member of the Indian Medical Association
Mantra Diksha
By Padmbhushan Swami Niranjananand Saraswati at Munger in 1997
Awards and Felicitation (further details below):
1. Lifetime achievement award at the Bihar Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India Conference (BAPICON) in Bhagalpur (2023)
2. Felicitation Award by the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar (November 2023)
3. Darbhanga I-CON Award 2024 (Human Rights & Social Justice):
Dr A. K. Gupta's Awards
Dr A. K. Gupta has won numerous awards over his extensive career (40+ years). Here are two awards that he is particularly proud of:
Awards and Achievements of Dr A. K. Gupta
Award #1: Jeevak Heart Hospital Silver Jubilee
Dr. A. K. Gupta was honoured for his selfless contributions to healthcare. At Jeevak Heart Hospital’s silver jubilee in Patna, he was among 40 doctors recognized for raising public awareness about diseases. The award was presented by MP Shatrughan Sinha, with Bihar’s Finance and Building Construction Ministers present.
Awards and Achievements of Dr A. K. Gupta
Award #2: BIPCON-2023
Dr. A. K. Gupta was honored by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav at Beepcon-2023, organized by the Indian Chest Society, Bihar Chapter, in Patna. Dr. Gupta received a shawl and citation for his significant contributions to healthcare. Tejashwi Yadav praised Dr. Gupta’s social media campaign aimed at disease prevention and raising awareness about health issues.
