Bio

Dr. Divya Gupta is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist with Stanford Health Care. She is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Sleep Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.

As a sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Gupta has expertise caring for a wide range of sleep disorders in children and adults. She develops personalized treatment plans for problems such as insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorders, disruptive nighttime sleep behaviors, and sleep-related movement disorders. She specializes in pediatric neurology and diagnosing and managing developmental disorders in children. Dr. Gupta works closely with patients and families to help improve sleep quality and overall quality of life.

Dr. Gupta is a physician-researcher in the neurology field, focused on studying neurological disorders in children. She has evaluated seizure management, including febrile seizures (convulsions caused by a fever) and severe epilepsy syndromes. She has examined how brain inflammation and genetic conditions affect the brain and sleep. Her recent studies have explored sleep disorders in children living with autism spectrum disorder, investigating the impact of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and ways to improve sleep evaluations.

Dr. Gupta has published her findings in the HealthCare Ethics Committee Forum and Annals of the Child Neurology Society. She has also presented her research across the nation at meetings of the American Academy of Neurology, Associated Professional Sleep Societies (SLEEP Meeting), and Child Neurology Society (CNS).

Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Child Neurology Society (CNS).

Clinical Focus

  • Sleep Medicine

Academic Appointments

Honors & Awards

  • Distinction in Health Care Ethics, St. Louis University School of Medicine
  • Chief Resident, Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2023 – 2024)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

  • Member, CNS (2022 - Present)
  • Member, AASM (2023 - Present)

Professional Education

  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine (2025)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology (2024)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Sleep Medicine Fellowship (2025) CA
  • Residency: University of California Irvine Medical Center (2024) CA
  • Medical Education: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (2019) MO

Contact

  • Clinical (Primary)  Sleep Disorders Clinic 450 Broadway Ave Pavilion B 2nd Fl MC 5730 Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 724-9900 (fax)

Additional Clinical Info

All Publications

  • Early identification and treatment of Wernicke encephalopathy in an adolescent patient Annals of the Child Neurology Society Gupta, D., Arellano, J. L. 2024
  • "You Can Carry the Torch Now:" A Qualitative Analysis of Parents' Experiences Caring for a Child with Trisomy 13 or 18. HEC forum : an interdisciplinary journal on hospitals' ethical and legal issues Arthur, J. D., Gupta, D. 2017; 29 (3): 223-240

    Abstract

    Trisomy 13 and 18 (T 13/18) are rare chromosomal abnormalities associated with high morbidity and mortality. Improved survival rates and increased prevalence of aggressive medical intervention have resulted in families and physicians holding different perspectives regarding the appropriate management of children with T 13/18. Families were invited for open-ended interviews regarding their experiences with the medical care of a child with T 13/18 over the past 5 years. Seven of 33 invited families were surveyed; those who had spent more than 40 days in the hospital were most likely to accept the invitation (OR 8.8, p = 0.02). Grounded theory technique was used to analyze the interviews. This method elicited four key themes regarding family perspectives on children with T 13/18: (1) they are unique and significant, (2) they transform the lives of others, (3) their families can feel overwhelmed and powerless in the medical setting, (4) their families are motivated to "carry the torch" and tell their story. Families also emphasized ways in which Internet support groups can provide both positive and negative perspectives. The ensuing discussion explores the difficulties of parents and physicians in forecasting the impact that T 13/18 will have on families and emphasizes a narrative approach to elicit a map of the things that matter to them. The paper concludes that while over-reliance on dire prognostic data can alienate families, examining the voice, character and plot of patient stories can be a powerful way for physicians to foster shared decision-making with families.

    View details for DOI 10.1007/s10730-017-9324-5

    View details for PubMedID 28550383