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Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD

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(Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD)
Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery
The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2002)
Professional interests include: gastric neurostimulator, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastrostomy, and more.
1124 Columbia Street Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA specializing in bariatric surgery. He graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus and Swedish First Hill Campus.

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Office Locations

1124 Columbia Street Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
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Some issues Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD can help you with:

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“"Collectively, these studies provide reassuring data to suggest that the rapid switch from Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to sleeve gastrectomy in the last decade has not been a therapeutic misadventure...”—"Obese patients lived longer if they had weight loss surgery, study finds", Los Angeles Times, January 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 46
doctor visit 115
gastrointestinal procedures 46
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20
minimally invasive procedures 46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 67
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 65
doctor visit 197
gastrointestinal procedures 120
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
minimally invasive procedures 120
preventive care 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 163
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 17
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 41
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 99
doctor visit 264
gastrointestinal procedures 172
hospital care 47
inpatient care 47
minimally invasive procedures 172
preventive care 40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Gender
Male 222
Female 344
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 28
Less than 65 234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 46
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 41
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2018

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 13
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 27
gastrointestinal procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 50
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD in 2023

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Seattle, WA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 109
gastrointestinal procedures 87
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
minimally invasive procedures 87
preventive care 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD.

Gender
Female 60
Male 40
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 15
85 and over 4
Less than 65 41
65 to 74 36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Dementia 2
Cancer 2

Education & Training

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2002. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (2002)

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Issaquah Campus
Swedish First Hill Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
WellPoint
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
Carelon PPO
Ambetter Cascade Select
Ambetter Cascade Care
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Seven Corners
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-26
Patient verified via Press Ganey
The survey questions do not really pertain to why I had a visit. My visit was an initial visit to see if I qualified for bariatric surgery. There were challenges with getting through the initial times I tried. I would submit emails as instructed on website and insurance paperwork and no one would respond back. Finally, after the third time someone responded back. My scheduled appointment with Dr. Grupta was great. He was kind, attentive, non judgmental. He did not rush the appointment. He took my intake and reviewed my medical history. We discussed the various options for me. I was extremely anxious about this appointment but he quickly had me relaxed. The frustrating part, is if I continue to meet the criteria for the surgery, I can not even start the process until sometime in February, when a dietitian will finally be available to start the monthly meetings.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-09-19
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Gupta is a very good provider, the only thing I would have to say is when trying to contact him and getting a response either is slow or never achieved. He has a lot on his plate as he is the head board member and so I try to take that into consideration. I waited over a month for a response regarding surgery and while waiting I lost one of my health benefits. He apologized to me for not getting back to me and I fully accepted his apology. Other than that he has always been respectful and very thorough when it comes to my health and what is needed. I have no complaints about the doctor himself he is a great asset to Swedish
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-06-27
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Travel time and traffic made an hour and a half late. Not only was the staff completely accommodating and understanding when I called them, when I got there the doctor did not rush me or give any impression of inconvenience or frustration. Instead, he sat with me and went through each step in detail to make sure I was informed and comfortable with the upcoming process. From start to finish, the staff was a class act. I'm very impressed, pleased and grateful for their awesomeness
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-06
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Dr. Gupta is very patient and a good communicator. He listened to all my concerns in a nonjudgmental and caring manner. He is sharp and explained everything thoroughly to me. Appreciated his insight and expertise in helping me make the best decision for my health as I have always been hesitant to have surgery for weight loss. I feel safe and grateful to worth with him.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I have had the best experience with all your Swedish providers and care teams, and staff. Being someone who is in the hospital a lot I would rather drive 2 hours to your closest hospital then see any doctor at another community hospital. Absolutely amazing experience with your care staff!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Gupta was awesome. He explained the process in detail. Asked if we had any questions or concerns. He listened very carefully and gave answers that made us feel at ease. We did not leave without full knowledge of bariatric surgery and the steps it takes til surgery day.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-14
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Gupta has done an incredible job of diagnosing and treating my excruciating abdominal painvery thankful he was HIGHLY recommended by a close friend in the medical profession! Extremely pleased with care received by him and looking forward to scheduling surgery
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-10
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I enjoyed the time I spent with Dr Gupta. He appeared to be 100% present during my visit. Allowed me to ask as many questions as needed and explain my concerns. He was very attentive and I never felt rushed. A great experience
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-13
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Was provided with great detail about all my options and didn't feel judge through this whole process about my weight or size. I'm self conscious about all of it and I felt very comfortable through my appointment.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
This was my first time seeing Dr Gupta and as I commented to him in the hour I spent with him I received more information from Dr Gupta for a very long period! And a sound way forward

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $16,717 DAVINCI XI
$10,750 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$5,967
Covidien Sales LLC $1,261 Access
$453 		Vessel Sealing
$380 		ReliaTack
$159 		Endo Stapling
$102 		Biologic Mesh
$61 		Other
$106
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC $1,236 LapBand
$649 		Orbera
$587
Covidien LP $303 Endo GIA
$79 		Endo Stapling
$41 		EEA
$22
$161
Medtronic, Inc. $165 Signia
$165
Other $280 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple
$48 		GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce
$45 		BioTherapeutics - Non Product Related
$12 		ECHELON FLEX Stapler
$11
$165
Types of Payments
Education $13,250
Travel and Lodging $4,493
Food and Beverage $2,219

Research Payments

Dr. Anirban Gupta, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $231.

Biography

Dr. Anirban Gupta works as a bariatric surgery. Dr. Gupta is especially interested in childhood obesity, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastrostomy. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. He attended The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. He is professionally affiliated with Providence, Swedish Issaquah Campus, and Swedish First Hill Campus. Dr. Gupta welcomes new patients at his office inSeattle, WA as reported by Doctor.com.

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