About me
Vinay Gupta, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who practices at MedStar Health. He specializes in the treatment of pancreas, liver, stomach, colon and rectum, and breast cancers, as well as soft tissue sarcomas and melanoma. Recognized as one of the most experienced surgical oncologists in the region, he has been named a “Top Doctor” by Baltimore magazine six times.
Dr. Gupta sees patients at both MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. He is part of a multidisciplinary team of oncology experts who meet regularly to review patient cases, analyze imaging, and partner to develop plan of care recommendations that are believed to result in the best possible clinical outcomes. These collaborations are especially important to Dr. Gupta, whose patients often do not experience concerning symptoms at the onset of disease, and as a result, are sometimes not diagnosed until later stages.
Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland. He went on to complete his general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Today, he serves as cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Additionally, he teaches and mentors future surgeons as Associate Program Director of the general surgery residency program at MedStar Health Baltimore.
Dr. Gupta’s Philosophy of Care
“Cancer is a very personal disease. But it’s part of why I love being a surgical oncologist. Performing surgery is a big part of what I do, but equally important is that I give my patients hope. Our team helps each patient decide which way to go from a treatment standpoint, and then we navigate them through, applying holistic approaches to care and applying the latest science to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroidectomy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cancer
- Adrenal Tumor
- Anal Cancer
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
- Liposarcoma
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Metastases
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Melanoma
- Melanoma In Situ
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Stomach Cancer
- Submandibular Gland Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Appendix Resection
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Colostomy
- Complex Wound Repair
- Destruction Of Malignant Lesion
- Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Duodenum Resection
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Enterotomy For Exploration
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Cyst
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor Pelvis
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor, Upper Arm Or Elbow
- Excision Of Stomach
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Back Or Flank
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Shoulder Area
- Foot Skin Replacement
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy With Roux
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Hepatotomy For Abscess Drainage
- Ileostomy
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy
- Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Cancer Treatment
- Liver Transplantation With Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy
- Liver Tumor Ablation
- Lobectomy
- Lumpectomy With Radiation
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphadenectomy
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Muscle Flap
- Neck Lymph Node Excision
- Omentum Release
- Open Common Bile Duct Excision
- Open Diagnostic Liver Excision
- Open Diagnostic Right Lobe Liver Excision
- Open Left Lobe Liver Excision
- Open Liver Excision
- Open Retroperitoneal Excision
- Pancreatectomy With Total Duodenectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
- Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
- Peritoneal Release
- Radical Resection Of Tumor
- Radical Tumor Resection
- Rectal Excision
- Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Simple Mastectomy
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Soft Tissue Neck Ct Without Contrast
- Spleen Endoscopic Resection
- Spleen Resection
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stomach Drainage
- Stomach Resection
- Thyroidectomy
- Transplant Hepatectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
- Transverse Colon Resection
Practice locations
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9103 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 2300
Baltimore, MD, 21237
5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Smyth Bldg Ste G1
Baltimore, MD, 21239
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Student Resources
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Navigate
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- HighMark
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-POS
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Basic
- TRICARE East Select
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Medicare FFS
- IH-Open HMO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst NASCO
- POS OA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Chicago (2002)
Residency: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (1999)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1993)
Awards
- Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor, 2015-2018, 2020, 2023, 2024
- Maryland State Chair, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, 2012-2018
- Vice Chair, Georgetown University Oncology Institutional Review Board 2009-2012
- Georgetown University Oncology Institutional Review Board 2006-2009