Profile of Prof. Atul Gupta
Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician
Professor of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, King’s College London
Professor Atul Gupta is a highly experienced Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician who provides expert care for infants, children, and young people with a wide range of breathing and lung-related conditions. His areas of expertise include asthma, chronic cough, wheezing, hay fever, allergies, recurrent chest infections, snoring, sinusitis, cystic fibrosis, lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
He is one of the few UK specialists fully accredited in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and is listed on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for both paediatrics and paediatric respiratory medicine.
Professor Gupta is known for his kind, clear, and thorough approach. He works closely with families, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, high-quality care tailored to each child’s individual needs. With over 25 years of paediatric experience, he combines deep clinical expertise with the latest research developments to deliver truly holistic, patient-centred care—focused not only on treating current symptoms but also on preventing future respiratory issues.
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Gupta is actively involved in research and medical education. He holds a Professorship at King’s College London and has lectured internationally across Europe, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and India. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals, with research that has advanced understanding in areas such as steroid-resistant asthma and the role of vitamin D in lung health.
He leads several ongoing clinical studies and is a frequent invited speaker at major international respiratory conferences. His contributions to the field have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards, including the Lorber Prize and the James Fellowship.
Professor Gupta is committed to delivering expert, evidence-based, and compassionate care for every child he sees.
Professor Atul Gupta
MBBS, MD (paeds), DNB (paeds), MRCPH, MD (res)
Professional Experience
Professor Atul Gupta is a leading Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, offering expert care for infants, children, and young people with a wide range of respiratory conditions. These include asthma, allergies, hay fever, chronic cough, recurrent chest infections, snoring, wheezing or coughing in infancy, sinusitis, cystic fibrosis, lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders.
He is one of the few UK-based specialists exclusively trained in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
With over 25 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to the latest research, Professor Gupta provides personalised, compassionate care. His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, tailored treatment plans, and long-term support — not only addressing current symptoms but also helping to prevent future complications and improve overall respiratory health.
Awards
- Lorber Prize awarded by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Asthma UK Travel Fellowship
- The James Fellowship awarded by the British Medical Association
- British Lung Foundation Travel Fellowship
- VASR Memorial Gold Medal
- S.S Manchanda Research Gold Medal
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- British Paediatric Respiratory Society
- American Thoracic Society
- European Respiratory Society
- British Medical Association
- British Thoracic Society
- National Neonatology Forum
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