Improving Vision. Improving Life.

Dr. Shipra Gupta

Dr. Shipra Gupta is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery, serving the InSight Vision Group Boulder and Longmont locations. She will incorporate premium surgical techniques and technology including wave-front aberrometry (ORA) and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Dr. Gupta earned her undergraduate degree from Case Western University in Cleveland, OH. She then completed a Doctor of Medicine at Case Western University School of Medicine. She completed an ophthalmology residency at University Hospitals - Case Medical Center, eventually becoming the Surgical Chief Resident. Dr. Gupta went on to complete a fellowship in glaucoma at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Gupta has earned many scholarships, recognitions, and awards. She has enjoyed authoring and co-authoring numerous publications and book chapters. Dr. Gupta enjoys teaching and education, she has instructed medical students on acute angle closure glaucoma, eye anatomy, eye emergencies, and ophthalmoscopy techniques. She has a deep passion for volunteer work, having volunteered for organizations in the past such as L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Free Clinic of Cleveland, and MedWish International.

Dr. Gupta enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, hiking, sports and fitness, and loves rooting for her hometown Pittsburgh sports teams.

Education

GLAUCOMA/ANTERIOR SEGMENT FELLOWSHIP

2016 Wills Eye Hospital – Philadelphia, PA

INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY

2015 Residency - Department of Opthalmalogy and Visual Sciences - University Hospitals - Case Medical Center Cleveland, OH
2012 Internship - Department of Medicine - University of Pittsburgh Medial Center Pittsburgh, PA

MEDICAL SCHOOL

2011 Case Western Reserve University
Doctor of Medicine, MD - Cleveland, OH

BACHELORS DEGREE

2007 Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry), magna cum laude

Research
  • Matricelluar Proteins in Trabecular Meshwork Increase Intraocular Pressure
  • Cornea Donor Study - Specular Microscopy Anillary Study
  • Vitro-Retinal Interface (VRI) Injury after Acceleration Impulse in a Novel Porcine Globe Model
  • The Effect of Succinylcholine on Patients using Statins

Credentials

Board-Certified
American Board of Ophthalmology
VISX
Alcon Allegretto
Alcon LADAR Certified
AMO Intralase
Ziemer Femotosecond Certified
Addition Technology/INTACS Certified
Glaukos i-Stent Certified

Professional Affiliations
  • American Glaucoma Society
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Cleveland Opthalmologic Society
  • American Academy of Opthalmalogy
Awards
  • Dr. Suber S. and Dr. Cynthia Paradies Humanism in Medicine Award
  • ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award
  • Ohio Opthalmological Society Annual Meeting Invited Guest Speaker
  • Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Selection Committee
  • Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Summer Research Fellowship
  • Pittsburgh Tribune Review-Valley News Dispatch: Who's Who Among Senior Scholars