Divakar Gupta | Scholars@Duke

Divakar Gupta
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Divakar Gupta, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. He performs both traditional glaucoma surgery such as trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube shunts, as well as cutting-edge Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). He is trained in the latest surgical techniques of cataract and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Dr. Gupta also offers premium intraocular lenses for cataract surgery patients interested in astigmatic correction and/or presbyopia correction.

He has a clinical and research interest in early diagnosis of glaucoma and improving treatment outcomes. His research focuses on novel ways to use optical imaging and technology to identify and manage glaucoma. Dr. Gupta also spends time teaching and lecturing trainees and eye professionals at the Duke Eye Center and in the community. When he is not working, he spends his time watching Duke Basketball, playing tennis, and enjoys cooking.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology 2016

Contact Information

Duke Eye Center, 2351 Erwin Road, DUMC 3802, Durham, NC 27705
Duke Eye Center, DUMC 3802, Durham, NC 27710
divakar.gupta@duke.edu (919) 684-2975

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.M.C.i., Duke University School of Medicine 2017
- Glaucoma Fellowship, Duke University 2015 - 2016
- Clinical Instructor, Department Of Ophthalmology, University of Washington School of Medicine 2014 - 2015
- 3-Year Ophthalmology Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Washington School of Medicine 2011 - 2014
- Transitional Year Internship, Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine 2010 - 2011
- M.D., Duke University School of Medicine 2010
- Intramural Research Training, National Institutes of Health 2005 - 2006
- B.S., University of Washington 2005
Medical Licensure
- 2015-00607. North Carolina. 2015
Duke Appointment History
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology 2015 - 2016
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology 2016
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Access Champion, Department of Ophthalmology 2019- Present
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Research
Selected Grants
- Data Science and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery awarded by American Glaucoma Society 2018
- AR-13324-CS206 awarded by Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2017 - 2018
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Gupta, D, Tailor, TD, Francis, C, Kanal, K, and Klesert, T. "PENETRATING INJURY FROM PLASTIC AIRSOFT PELLET SHOWS BEAM-HARDENING ARTIFACT ON COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY." Retinal Cases & Brief Reports 12, no. 4 (September 2018): 346-348. Full Text
  - Lindsay, RA, Gupta, D, Keene, CD, Bhrany, AD, and Chang, S-H. "Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Lower Eyelid: Case Presentation and Literature Review." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 33, no. 3S Suppl 1 (May 2017): S61-S63. (Review) Full Text
  - Gupta, D, Wen, JC, Huebner, JL, Stinnett, S, Kraus, VB, Tseng, HC, and Walsh, M. "Cytokine biomarkers in tear film for primary open-angle glaucoma." Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 11 (January 2017): 411-416. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Sweeney, AR, Gupta, D, Keene, CD, Cimino, PJ, Chambers, CB, Chang, S-H, and Hanna, E. "Orbital peripheral nerve sheath tumors." Survey of ophthalmology 62, no. 1 (January 2017): 43-57. (Review) Full Text
  - Chang, IT, Gupta, D, Slabaugh, MA, Vemulakonda, GA, and Chen, PP. "Combined Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Placement, Intravitreal Fluocinolone Acetonide Implantation and Cataract Extraction for Chronic Uveitis." Journal of Glaucoma 25, no. 10 (October 2016): 842-846. Full Text
  - Chen, C-L, Bojikian, KD, Xin, C, Wen, JC, Gupta, D, Zhang, Q, Mudumbai, RC, Johnstone, MA, Chen, PP, and Wang, RK. "Repeatability and reproducibility of optic nerve head perfusion measurements using optical coherence tomography angiography." Journal of Biomedical Optics 21, no. 6 (June 2016): 65002-null. Full Text
  - Gupta, D, Musch, DC, Niziol, LM, and Chen, PP. "Refusal of Trabeculectomy for the Fellow Eye in Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS) Participants." American journal of ophthalmology 166 (June 2016): 1-7. Full Text
  - Chen, C-L, Bojikian, KD, Gupta, D, Wen, JC, Zhang, Q, Xin, C, Kono, R, Mudumbai, RC, Johnstone, MA, Chen, PP, and Wang, RK. "Optic nerve head perfusion in normal eyes and eyes with glaucoma using optical coherence tomography-based microangiography." Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery 6, no. 2 (April 2016): 125-133. Full Text
  - Gupta, D, and Chen, PP. "Glaucoma." American family physician 93, no. 8 (April 2016): 668-674. (Review)
  - Bojikian, KD, Chen, C-L, Wen, JC, Zhang, Q, Xin, C, Gupta, D, Mudumbai, RC, Johnstone, MA, Wang, RK, and Chen, PP. "Optic Disc Perfusion in Primary Open Angle and Normal Tension Glaucoma Eyes Using Optical Coherence Tomography-Based Microangiography." Plos One 11, no. 5 (January 2016): e0154691-null. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Gupta, D, and Asrani, S. "Macular thickness analysis for glaucoma diagnosis and management." Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 6, no. 1 (January 2016): 3-7. (Review) Full Text
  - Bojikian, KD, Gupta, D, Dettori, JM, Dettori, NJ, Dettori, JR, Chang, P, and Slabaugh, MA. "Evidence in Ophthalmology: Are We Doing Better?." Ophthalmology 122, no. 12 (December 2015): 2584-2586. Full Text
  - Gupta, D, Chappell, M, Tailor, TD, Keene, CD, Moe, K, Jian-Amadi, A, and Chang, S-H. "Orbital Metastasis of Undifferentiated/Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 31, no. 5 (September 2015): e120-e123. Full Text
  - Gupta, D, Slabaugh, M, and Francis, CE. "Delayed Correction of Hypotony Maculopathy in a Patient with Glaucoma and Thyroid-Related Orbitopathy." Case reports in ophthalmology 6, no. 3 (September 2015): 356-360. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Gupta, D, and Taravati, P. "Effect of surgical case order on cataract surgery complication rates and procedure time." Journal of cataract and refractive surgery 41, no. 3 (March 2015): 594-597. Full Text
  - Gupta, D, Tailor, TD, Keene, CD, Rostomily, RC, and Jian-Amadi, A. "A case of nodular fasciitis causing compressive optic neuropathy." Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 30, no. 2 (March 2014): e47-e49. Full Text
  - Tailor, TD, Gupta, D, Dalley, RW, Keene, CD, and Anzai, Y. "Orbital neoplasms in adults: clinical, radiologic, and pathologic review." Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc 33, no. 6 (October 2013): 1739-1758. (Review) Full Text
  - Ramey, N, Gupta, D, Price, K, Husain, A, Richard, M, and Woodward, J. "Comparison of complication rates of porous anophthalmic orbital implants." Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging : the official journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye 42, no. 5 (September 2011): 434-440. Full Text
  - Chen, M, Chen, H, Nguyen, A, Gupta, D, Wang, J, Lai, EW, Pacak, K, Gavrilova, O, Quon, MJ, and Weinstein, LS. "G(s)alpha deficiency in adipose tissue leads to a lean phenotype with divergent effects on cold tolerance and diet-induced thermogenesis." Cell metabolism 11, no. 4 (April 2010): 320-330. Full Text
  - Chen, M, Wang, J, Dickerson, KE, Kelleher, J, Xie, T, Gupta, D, Lai, EW, Pacak, K, Gavrilova, O, and Weinstein, LS. "Central nervous system imprinting of the G protein G(s)alpha and its role in metabolic regulation." Cell Metabolism 9, no. 6 (June 2009): 548-555. Full Text
  - Chen, M, Feng, H-Z, Gupta, D, Kelleher, J, Dickerson, KE, Wang, J, Hunt, D, Jou, W, Gavrilova, O, Jin, J-P, and Weinstein, LS. "G(s)alpha deficiency in skeletal muscle leads to reduced muscle mass, fiber-type switching, and glucose intolerance without insulin resistance or deficiency." American Journal of Physiology. Cell Physiology 296, no. 4 (April 2009): C930-C940. Full Text
- Conference Papers
  - Ko, N, Isaac, P, Gupta, D, Tramber, M, and Kuo, AN. "Assessment of opacities in donor corneas using optical coherence tomography." Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO). Baltimore, MD. May 7, 2017 - May 11, 2017.: ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, June 1, 2017. Link to Item
  - Gupta, D, Moore, D, Bojikian, K, and Slabaugh, M. "Relationship between eye shape and the risk for glaucoma." : ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, June 1, 2013. Link to Item
  - Gupta, D, Ramey, N, Richard, MJ, and Woodward, JA. "Comparison of Complications From Porous Anophthalmic Orbital Implants." : ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, April 1, 2010. Link to Item

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Medical Licensure

Duke Appointment History

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

Awards & Honors

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers