Dr Tarun Gupta
About Dr Tarun Gupta
Dr. Tarun Gupta is a Medical Officer and Occupational Health Physician who provides consultancy services to Birmingham Airport and Webasto, focusing on mental health innovation and workplace productivity. He has a diverse background in medicine and economics, with extensive experience in various healthcare roles and a commitment to encouraging diversity in the medical field.
Work at Legal & General
Dr. Tarun Gupta has been serving as a Medical Officer at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for providing medical expertise and support within the organization. His work focuses on enhancing workplace health and productivity, ensuring that employees receive appropriate medical guidance and support.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Legal & General, Dr. Gupta holds several significant roles. He has been a GP Reference Panel Member and Clinical Guideline Committee Member at NICE since 2018. He also serves as a National Specialist Advisor for the Care Quality Commission, where he contributes to the regulatory oversight of general practitioners in England. Furthermore, he is the Clinical Lead for Mental Health Transformation & Integration at the BSOL Clinical Commissioning Group.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Gupta has a diverse educational background, holding a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford, completed from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from St George's, University of London, through the Graduate Entry Programme, from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he pursued Executive Education at Harvard Business School, focusing on Leadership Development and Managing Health Care Delivery from 2019 to 2021.
Background in Healthcare and Economics
Dr. Gupta has a dual background in medicine and economics. He worked as an Investment Banking Associate from 2001 to 2009 in London and Hong Kong before transitioning to healthcare. His experience includes serving as a Foundation Programme Doctor and undergoing General Practice Specialty Training at NHS from 2009 to 2014. He also worked as a Healthcare Specialist at McKinsey & Company for a brief period in 2014.
Interest in Mental Health Innovation
Dr. Gupta has a keen interest in mental health innovation, particularly in developing post-diagnostic applications and serving in medical advisory roles. His focus on mental health reflects his commitment to improving workplace productivity and addressing complex management referrals in occupational health.