Dr. Raj Gupta

Rajnish Gupta, MD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in regional anesthesiology. As Medical Director for Orthopedics Anesthesia, he advances perioperative care across surgical services. Clinically, he focuses on adult acute regional pain management, ambulatory anesthesiology, and trauma anesthesiology. His research centers on ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve catheter techniques, and the integration of clinical decision support and artificial intelligence into anesthetic practice. A recognized leader, Dr. Gupta serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and is an Associate Editor for the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. He has helped bring practical technology to the bedside through mobile applications such as ASRA Coags, ASRA LAST, and ASRA Timeout, and he hosts the ASRA RAPP Podcast. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Michigan Health System.