Sweta Gupta, MD - Pediatric Hematologist

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

317.871.0000

Get to know Dr. Gupta

Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Pediatric Hematologist at the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC).

Education & Training

  • Maharaja Sayaji Rao University | MD
  • OSF St. Francis Medical Center | Residency
  • Medical College of Wisconsin | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship

Certifications & Licensure

  • Indiana State Medical License
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics | Hematology-Oncology

Societies & Honors

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders
  • Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society

Expertise & Special Interests

  • Hemophilia
  • von Willebrand disease(VWD)
  • Rare bleeding disorders with special interest in PAI -1 and FVII deficiencies
  • GO Clinic: Girls only clinic is staffed with an adolescent medicine physician and manages girls with heavy menstrual bleeding and those with thrombophilic disorders seeking safe hormonal control therapy

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis
  • St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel
  • St. Vincent Hospital, Fishers
  • St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital
  • St. Vincent Heart Center
  • Indiana University Health Riley Children’s Hospital
  • Indiana University Health North
  • Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
  • Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital
  • Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital
Quote

"Each patient is different and medical care has to be personalized. I owe a lot of my knowledge to my patients, as they have been my teachers."

A short interview with Sweta Gupta, MD - Pediatric Hematologist

What drew you to pediatric hematology?

During my residency, I did a rotation with a pediatric hematologist who became a mentor. My exposure to hematology during my residency sparked my interest and led me to choose the specialty. Later, while researching Von Willebrand disease during my fellowship, I became interested in this disease and its impact on women and girls.

What is your greatest challenge?

Some of my patients live far from Indianapolis, and many of them have complicated medical needs. This can be a major challenge. However, with the use of video technology, I have been able to manage their medical conditions effectively. As a center, we have also increased our outreach clinics so that I can see these patients more often.

How would you describe your approach to patient care?

I thoroughly enjoy the interaction with children and their parents. Training in medicine and reading textbooks teaches you only so much. Each patient is different and medical care has to be personalized. I owe a lot of my knowledge to my patients too, as they have been my teachers, whether it be a rare or a common blood condition.