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- Born October 23, 1969 in Novi, Michigan
- Alma mater: University of Michigan
- Completed residency at University of Michigan Health System
- Spouse: Rebecca Olson Gupta
- Has two daughters
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University
- Associate Chief of Neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital
- Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature Story in a Regularly Scheduled Broadcast in 2006
- Hosts House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
- Was reportedly offered the position of surgeon general in January 2009Washington Post: Obama Wants Journalist Gupta... (January 6, 2009)
- IWas expected to accept the positionWashington Post: Obama Wants Journalist Gupta... (January 6, 2009)
- Withdrew his name from consideration in March 2009
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a neurosurgeon and the chief health correspondent for CNN. He also co-hosted the documentary Planet in Peril alongside Jeff Corwin and Anderson Cooper.
President-elect Barack Obama had offered the position of surgeon general to Dr. Gupta in January 2009.Washington Post: Obama Wants Journalist Gupta... (January 6, 2009) On March 5, 2009, Dr. Gupta withdrew his name and decided against taking the position. Dr. Gupta said he withdrew his name from consideration in order to focus on his medical career and his work at CNN.CNN: Gupta Opts Out of Surgeon General Consideration (March 5, 2009)
Background
In addition to his work as a neurosurgeon, Gupta wrote the book Chasing Life, a New York Times bestseller. He also writes a column for Time magazine and can be seen as a regular guest on Anderson Cooper 360.Controversy
On July 9, 2007, Gupta challenged the accuracy of the Michael Moore documentary Sicko on Anderson Cooper's show, arguing that the film portrays European and Canadian health care as an unrealistic "medical utopia." His comments sparked a response from Moore, which were later posted on Moore's website, accusing Gupta, along with CNN, of bias. Their dispute led to a live debate on Larry King Live a day later.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta Questions
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Is Dr. Sanjay Gupta a good choice for Surgeon General? 6 AnswersI'm an Obama fan, but am afraid he's dropping the ball on this one. Gupta has seemed reactionary & prejudiced if not right in the pocket at times: Dr. Gupt... read more -
Does anyone know why Sanjay Gupta has withdrawn the Surgeon General Position? 3 AnswersThe Obama administration confirmed that Gupta, a neurosurgeon, had taken himself out of the running because he wants to focus on his medical career and spend mo... read more -
why would a dr conduct and EKG? 2 AnswersAn EKG (electrocardiogram) is a recording of the heart's electrical activity. It is usually ordered in the event of unexplained chest pain or other symptoms wh... read more
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