About
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Neuroradiology
- Neuro Radiology
Expertise
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- CT (Computed Tomography)
- CAT Scan (CT Scan)
- Ultrasound
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- PET-CT
- Brain MRI
- MRA of Brain
- MRI Spine
- MR Spectroscopy
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- Brain CT
- CT Angiogram Head
- CT Head and Neck
- CT Spine
- CT Neck
- CTA Neck
- Myelography
- Lumbar Puncture
- Disease of Brain
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Spinal Disease
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Biography
Ajay Gupta, MD, MS is a board-certified radiologist specializing in neuroradiology. He is a Professor of Radiology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Attending Radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Gupta also serves as the Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology.
Dr. Gupta earned his BA degree from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with Highest Honors. He received his MD degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society upon graduation. Dr. Gupta did his internship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center before completing a Diagnostic Radiology residency and Neuroradiology Fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. He was recruited to join the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty in July 2011, and later completed a Master of Science Degree in Clinical & Translational Investigation from the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences in 2018.
Dr. Gupta interprets imaging studies of the brain, spine, and head & neck and performs interventional procedures such as image-guided lumbar punctures and myelography. He is also actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Gupta has an active research program focused on studying how imaging can help prevent, diagnose, and treat various diseases of the brain. He currently serves as a principal investigator of several research projects supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Research
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology
- American Board of Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
- American Board of Radiology (Neuroradiology)
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Attending Radiologist - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Professor of Radiology - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
- Professor of Neuroscience - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
- Alexander R. Margulis, M.D., Distinguished Professor in Radiology - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.S., Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, 2018
- M.D., The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2005
- B.A., University of Texas, 2001
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
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No External Relationships Reported