Dr. Gita Rupani, MD

Dr. Gita Rupani, MD

Anesthesiologist
357.1 mi · 1644 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615

At a glance

4.67 stars (6 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Delhi
Works at Dr. Gita Rupani
2 office locations
4.67
6 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

She is very professional and kind.Also she assured me she could help with the pain.That was a change from my regular doctor.
I have been in the care of Dr. Rupani for the past 10 years for treatment of chronic low back pain; I have received excellent care.

Office locations

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Dr. Gita Rupani
348.8 mi · 1644 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615
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Dr. Gita Rupani
357.1 mi · 4646 N Marine Drive, 8C, Chicago, IL, 60640

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Pain Management Consultation
Pain Medication Prescription
Pain Medicine Follow Up
Pain Medicine Injection
Pre-Surgery Consultation
Pain Management Consultation
Pain Medication Prescription
Pain Medicine Follow Up
Pain Medicine Injection

More about Dr. Gita Rupani, MD

Dr. Rupani has over 25 years of expertise managing chronic and acute pain. Prior to starting her own practice, Dr. Rupani served as one of the founding members and lead pain specialist for the University of Chicago Pain Center. Dr. Rupani is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesia as well as Pain Management. She is a specialist in acute and all chronic pain conditions, including musculo-skeletal disorders, cancer pain and other areas of pain treatment. She is an expert in performing all invasive and non-invasive pain procedures as well as diagnostic procedures that are utilized in a broad spectrum of pain conditions. She has authored and co-authored several papers in Anesthesia and Pain Management.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Delhi
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center (Residency)
Weiss Memorial Hospital (Internship)

Practice

Dr. Gita Rupani

Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)

Professional memberships

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Society of Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society
Indian American Medical Association
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Awards and publications

Award Winning Presentation: “Radiologic Investigation of a one sided epidural Block” 2009 Ngugi Kinyungu E, Rupani G Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Award Winning Presentation: "Chronic Migraines: Is There a PFO?" 2009 Patel A, Rupani G Midwest Anesthesia Conference Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, IL
Award Winning Presentation: “Left Bundle Branch Blocking A Mass Excision” 2010 Satterly MV, Rupani G, Sweitzer B, Cohn S Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, Cleveland, Ohio
Award Winning Presentation: “Machine Alarm on Datex Ohmeda Aestiva 5 Anesthesia Machine:”Absorber Panel Open” 2011 Line J Srinivasan , Rupani G Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, Chicago, Illinois
BOOK CHAPTER: Roizen MF, Rupani G: Preoperative assessment of adult outpatients. In Outpatient Anesthesia, White PF, ed. New York: Churchill Livingstone, 181-200, 1990
BOOK CHAPTER: Rupani G: “Gout”: Kirsch Jeffrey, Sibell David M., Eds. The 5 minute Pain Management Consult, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2007, 114-115.
BOOK CHAPTER:Rupani G: “Crystal Arthropathies”: Kirsch Jeffrey, Sibell David M., Eds. The 5 minute Pain Management Consult, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2007, 68-69.
BOOK CHAPTER: Satterly M V, Rupani G, Sweitzer B J: International Anesthesiology Clinics: Special Considerations in anesthesiology: Cases from Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, Hurford, William, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins;2011,vol49;2:93-101
PUBLICATION: Rupani G, Anitescu M: Celiac Plexus Block, Is it effective? A retrospective analysis for redefining The efficacy of neurolysis in metastatic cancer patients with severe upper ab-dominal pain : Reg Anesth Pain Med 2009 : PSI:18
PUBLICATION : Patel A, Anitescu M, Rupani G, MalikT :Management of Postoperative Pain Control with Cervical Epidural Catheter for patients with upper extremity complex regional pain syndrome undergoing surgery on the affected site(CRPS):A case series Report: Reg Anesth Pain Med 2009 spring A92 http://www.asra.com/education/display_spring_2009.php?id=75
PUBLICATION: Rupani G, Anitescu M: Postdural puncture Headache or Vertebral Artery Dissection? : IARS March 2010 Honolulu Hawaii
PUBLICATION: Rupani G, Malik T: Failure of Blood Patch to prevent sixth Nerve Palsy after intrathecal pump placement. IARS March 2010 Honolulu Hawaii

Background

Languages spoken

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1316002538

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
4.17
Bedside manner
5.00
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She is very professional and kind.Also she assured me she could help with the pain.That was a change from my regular doctor.
Excellent service, caring professional staff, very prompt and thorough.
Always feel better when I leave after seeing Dr. Rupani
She was very helpful to me and understanding
Verified patient
I have been in the care of Dr. Rupani for the past 10 years for treatment of chronic low back pain; I have received excellent care.
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What practice does Dr. Gita Rupani work with?

Dr. Gita Rupani works with Dr. Gita Rupani.

Where is Dr. Gita Rupani's office located?

Dr. Gita Rupani has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Rupani's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Gita Rupani have?

Dr. Gita Rupani is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology).

What languages does Dr. Gita Rupani speak?

Dr. Gita Rupani speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

How do patients rate Dr. Gita Rupani in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Dr. Gita Rupani. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.17/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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