Patient Experience
At 72, I was terrified when genetic screening revealed a rare hereditary condition affecting my grandchildren. Dr. Ashutosh Gupta didn't just explain the complex inheritance patterns—he drew diagrams, called international specialists, and created a family management plan that brought our entire multi-generational family peace of mind.
Our baby's 20-week scan showed ambiguous genitalia, and we were panicked. Dr. Gupta spent three hours with us, explaining intersex conditions with such compassion while coordinating with endocrinology and urology teams. His holistic approach made us feel our child would be loved and properly cared for regardless of biology.
Rushed to Artemis after my waters broke at 23 weeks, Dr. Gupta's team performed emergency cerclage while he personally monitored fetal chromosomes for abnormalities. His calm presence during those terrifying days—even answering calls at 2 AM—saved our micro-preemie who's now thriving against all odds.
What started as routine NIPT testing revealed mosaic Turner syndrome. Dr. Gupta's expertise in genetic variants meant he could differentiate between placental and true fetal mosaicism, sparing us unnecessary anxiety while preparing us for actual potential outcomes with remarkable accuracy.
Our teenage daughter's sudden developmental regression baffled every specialist until Dr. Gupta identified Rett syndrome through subtle genetic markers others missed. His ability to connect neurological symptoms to genetic causes literally ended our five-year diagnostic odyssey.
When CVS showed our twin pregnancy had discordant genetic results—one normal, one with Down syndrome—Dr. Gupta navigated the ethical complexities with such wisdom, helping us understand selective reduction options without pressure while respecting our religious beliefs.
As IVF parents over 40, we expected genetic counseling to be clinical. Instead, Dr. Gupta noticed subtle ultrasound markers suggesting a rare skeletal dysplasia and coordinated 3D printing of our baby's bones so surgeons could prepare for birth interventions—revolutionary care!
My husband's family history of Huntington's disease cast a shadow over our pregnancy. Dr. Gupta arranged preimplantation genetic testing with such discretion and sensitivity that we now have a Huntington-free child without extended family ever knowing we underwent testing.
Referred for 'soft markers' on anatomy scan, Dr. Gupta identified the specific hand positioning as early signs of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome—a diagnosis confirmed postnatally. His ability to read subtle fetal movements as diagnostic clues is nothing short of supernatural.
Following our stillbirth due to genetic abnormalities, Dr. Gupta didn't just offer standard condolences. He created a personalized recurrence risk chart, connected us with parent support groups, and when we conceived again, designed a surveillance protocol that acknowledged our trauma while fostering hope.
Our international medical evacuation from Dubai to Artemis seemed dramatic, but Dr. Gupta's discovery of twin-twin transfusion syndrome required immediate laser surgery. His coordination between fetal cardiology and NICU teams created such seamless care that both twins survived with minimal complications.
At 68, I never expected to need fetal medicine, but my surrogate pregnancy developed hydrops fetalis. Dr. Gupta's innovative use of intrauterine blood transfusions and his detailed explanations to our entire extended family bridged generational gaps in understanding modern reproductive technology.
What appeared to be routine follow-up for advanced maternal age turned into diagnosis of a rare placental mosaicism. Dr. Gupta's research-oriented approach meant he consulted with his global network to provide management recommendations not yet published in textbooks.
Our child's mysterious failure to thrive after birth led us to Dr. Gupta, who recognized the pattern as Prader-Willi syndrome from subtle fetal movement history we'd mentioned months earlier. His longitudinal memory for patient details is medically extraordinary.
When prenatal ultrasound suggested a diaphragmatic hernia, Dr. Gupta didn't just outline worst-case scenarios. He arranged virtual reality simulations of the fetal condition for the surgical team and created a birth plan accounting for every possible genetic comorbidity.