Reena Gupta

Reena Gupta, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on global health equity, implementation science, and improving healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries. She leads initiatives to enhance hypertension control programs, telemedicine integration, and primary care quality improvement. Dr. Gupta collaborates on WHO initiatives like the Global Hearts Hypertension Control Programs and has contributed to national-scale interventions in Bangladesh, Peru, and other regions.

Her research emphasizes scalable solutions for non-communicable diseases, leveraging digital health tools and community engagement. Recent projects include evaluating the WHO-HEARTS package in Bangladesh and co-creating point-of-care testing strategies in Peru. Dr. Gupta has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on hypertension protocols, telehealth policy, and health system strengthening in LMICs.

Publications from 2024 highlight her work in integrated antihypertensive treatment protocols, text-messaging retention strategies, and co-creation of healthcare interventions. Her articles span cardiology, public health, and health services research, reflecting a commitment to bridging clinical practice and global health policy.