Dr. Shilpa Gupta

"Endocrinologists specifically the pediatric ones we’ve seen seem to have the same downfalls. No callbacks, going M.I.A when the pharmacy needs clarity for a prescription, making school medical plans that are not helpful, not educating themselves on how all carbs are not created equal, how to address fats and proteins, etc etc. unfortunately this dr falls into all those downfalls as well. I don’t even mind a longer wait, but when it comes at the expense of sub par care, then that’s where the problem lies."

"She sucks. Yells at the patient and parent blames the parent for things they didn't do even though the nurse assistant is about and is the only one that can do it. Refuses to Communicate with parents she just wants you to listen and do as she says without comment. Refuses to see you even though riverside medical clinic States that we don't have to. She is the only Endocrinologist pediatrician there and she think she is God."

"Amazing endocrinologist. Spends time answering questions and making sure the parent and child understand what is being explained. So yes if she is helping somebody you MIGHT have to wait. But wouldn't you want her help answering questions instead of rushing through the appointment? We have never had to wait long but know that if you do it is because she does NOT rush through her appointments. We actually get excited to go see her. She holds my 17 y/o daughter accountable but with compassion and understanding so she can head into adulthood knowing how to continue care for herself. We absolutely adore and appreciate Dr. Gupta! The best thing RMC did was bring Dr. Gupta on board for pediatric endocrinology."

"I agree with Edward Atkins. After waiting to see her 45 minutes for the first time, she didn't even apologize. Her staff did though. Her staff is friendly and courteous. She didn't really take into account anything I was asking or saying. She just kept insisting that my 17 year old son would not grow anymore. If he was lucky, maybe half an inch. Her diagnosis was based on a left hand xray, compared to an xray of a 17 year old 50 years ago. She never even bothered to ask his ethnicity. Apparently all those xrays in the textbook are all Caucasians. My son is half hispanic. She was pretty perplexed at his bone age being so advanced but she didn't have a precise answer. She just kept insisting he must have started puberty before 8, even though we both kept telling her he didnt. She also made a comment about how I should have brought him in sooner. I never suspected anything was wrong because the majority of my family and my husbands family are of short stature. I only agreed to take my son to see her because his primary doctor thought it would be a good idea. I had no idea her bedside manner was unempathetic and cold. It took a whole day for my son to semi recover from her diagnosis and how she presented it. She tried to cut through the tension at the end by saying that hope and prayers are good, but the science shows he won't grow anymore. The good news is I found out bone xray scans are far from being accurate. There are two other xrays that can be done, but she never mentioned them. There are other factors to consider as well. If you need to take your child to see an endocrinologist, look for someone else, especially if your child is a teenager."

"Second time having my children visit this provider. Very short with exams, does not build a rapport with the kids, nor does she talk to the kids about how they're feeling. After 20+ years with her predecessor, she still has a lot to learn about how to build effective working relationships with patients. I will be changing providers and I suggest you look for a different pediatrician."