Inspiration in Hastings, NY

One early morning in Hastings, New York, my son woke up with a barking cough and a fever in, I knew it was croup. Croup is often caused by viral infections resulting in vocal cord swelling. As those cords swell, the airway narrows which results in a barking cough and hoarse, raspy breathing.  In severe cases, the child can have labored breathing and rarely suffocate as the vocal cords swell shut.

Fortunately, I’m a pediatrician and I am able to recognize the signs and symptoms of croup.   Because this was mild, I treated my son by calming him down as we cuddled in front of a humidifier.  We also gave him some ibuprofen to treat his fever. Ever since my son had a severe case in the past, I’ve always kept a dose of steroids in the house to help reduce the vocal cord swelling if needed. If I wasn’t a pediatrician, we would have ended up in the ER for hours of observation and a dose of steroids (just in case). Because we would have spent the whole night in the ER that we went to in Hastings, New York, my wife and I would have likely missed the next day of work.

For the majority of kids, an ER visit is not necessary if they have access to medical care in the middle of the night. Rivertowns Pediatrics offers house calls for members. Skip the ER and call me. I will see you and your child in the comfort of your home in surrounding areas and Hastings, New York.

-Dr. Gupta and Dr. Gallagher

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

Joan L.

Dr. Gupta is amazing!! I can’t begin to express how happy we are to have found him.
I highly recommend him!!! To have him with us 24/7 is the best feeling!

Ashlee K.

Dr. Gupta has changed my life! He’s kind friendly so knowledgeable!
Takes such good care of our daughter! Always answers me right away! Truly amazing service! 

Betsy H.

Local doctor Nitin Gupta is the greatest!!! I cut my finger badly while making dinner tonight.
He was over right away with a mask and gloves, equipped for any situation from stitches to splits.
In minutes, he had my finger glued and wrapped. I didn’t even have to get out of my pajamas!!!

It gave me such peace of mind, knowing I could stay out of hospitals and urgent care facilities during this pandemic.
I’m sooooooo grateful. If you’re looking for a total pro pediatrician who makes house calls, Dr. Gupta is awesome!

Christine T.

Dr. Gupta is a caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate MD. We are so grateful to have him as our Pediatrician.
He has demonstrated such a passion for the care of his patients and families time and time again.
We wholeheartedly recommend this practice to anyone with children.

Theresa D.

“I feel safest when Dr. Gupta is here.” These words from Steven ring in my head, Dr. Gupta, and without your incredible medical knowledge and steady warm care I am convinced that Steven’s outcome would have been different. I knew that you were treating my son with the same attention and concern as you would your own. You educated us every step of the way and gave credence to me as a mother, building the trusted relationship most needed during that critical time, and long after. Honest, direct, gentle, intelligent, and kind, a strikingly impressive package of traits in a physician. You are an amazing doctor and natural in the calling of a pediatrician. I too felt safe in knowing that you were my son’s doctor and I am forever grateful for your excellent care.

Patricia K.

Dr. Gupta is a “Top- Notch” doctor! I could go on and on about how kind, patient, and thorough he is during each and every visit- but this review would never end! Dr. G has the ability to “reach” my 11 and 14-year-old boys and interact with them so they feel important, heard, and included in their appointments. His compassion during visits when treating my 8-year-old son who is medically complex and fragile. He is up to date on all the latest medical breakthroughs and, most importantly, he always gives you his undivided attention. Dr. G provides excellent care for his patients and their families. Plus…he’s a great storyteller too about his personal experiences with the joys of parenthood! My entire family enjoys him and yours will too!

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