MEET DR. GUPTA

Dr. Reena Gupta’s story

REENA GUPTA, MD standing with her arms crossed, she's probably in a operating room.

The beginning, where she is inspired

It started a few decades earlier when she discovered her love for singing in 7th grade. A very special music teacher, Miss Valerie Lettieri, helped foster a love and talent for music that grew over the years. Dr. Gupta’s musical career may have peaked when she played Sister Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls in the 8th grade. But her love of music didn’t wane; she pursued singing opportunities whenever she could, through high school choir and theater, college a capella, and medical school choir. This latter group was where she learned of the world of Laryngology and decided to commit herself to care for the instrument she loved most… the human voice. 

The middle, where she is trained

Dr. Gupta devoted herself to obtaining a seat in one of the most competitive medical specialties: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat). She secured this coveted spot at New York University School of Medicine and, during her 5-year residency, kept her eye on the prize of a fellowship in Laryngology. She knew she could technically practice voice medicine as just an ENT. But she knew that those who qualified for additional training in voice medicine and surgery, called a Fellowship in Laryngology, were the most qualified to care for the voice. She knew this was what she wanted to do. She landed a spot in one of the top training programs in the country at the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research, becoming one of the few fellowship-trained Laryngologists in the country. And, following her heart, even during this rigorous training period, she made time to sing in a community choir!                       

Today, where she helps vocal athletes

Dr. Reena Gupta has never stopped learning and growing to ensure she is providing the best care. She spends time with each of her patients, listening to their concerns, and hearing them perform in her office to understand their difficulty. She empowers them to care for themselves by educating them about their condition, reducing their need for medication, and giving their voices longevity. Her unrushed consultations with state-of-the-art equipment uncover the root problems behind voice symptoms and restore patients’ voices. She has become the go-to resource for voiceover artists, audiobook narrators, aspiring singers, and Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artists. She created The Center for Vocal Health, the only Laryngologist-led private voice center in Southern California, to provide the best vocal care available for the performing artist. She understands and cares for the artist as only an artist can, and gets her patients back to their best voice.

Dr. Reena Gupta sitting on a wood chair outdoor in a garden. She is wearing a blouse and a white jacket.
A coffee table with on top a blank notebook, a black pen and a cup of coffee.

EDUCATION

  • Pennsylvania State University

  • Jefferson Medical College

  • New York University School of Medicine

  • American Institute for Voice and Ear Research

A piano with on top a microphone and a stethoscope.

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Pan-American Vocology Association

  • Svara Project

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

  • Licensure: California, New York, Nevada