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Dr. Pankaj Gupta, MD

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Pankaj Gupta, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Cary, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Rex Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 281 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (281 reviews)

Practice

115 Parkway Office Ct Ste 201 Cary, NC 27518

Dr. Gupta is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gupta specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Gupta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gupta

4.7
281 ratings, 178 with a written review
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For allergy services and other ENT
Had a small in-office surgery a few years back, and also go here for allergy shots. Dr. Gupta is professional and knowledgeable. Would recommend this place to everyone!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JW – Jul 07, 2022
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Dr. Gupta repaired a severely deviated septum. I can now breath freely for the first time in almost 40 years. I only wish I had the surgery sooner. It was a perfect experience!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tim – Jun 23, 2022
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Dr. Gupta and his staff are amazing. Fixed a problem I had with my sinuses and I’m so happy I did it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2022
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Dr. Gupta is an excellent doctor who demonstrates genuine interest and expert care for his patients. He is friendly, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. I am so thankful for him. Dr. Gupta and his staff treated me over a period of three years for environmental allergies with immunotherapy using sublingual drops. My health has improved significantly, and I feel much better now. Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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B.Stephens – Jan 18, 2022
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This was the most horrible experience I have ever had with a doctor. He came in, grabbed his card off the counter, and handed it to me. He made me feel like I was wasting his time. He told me he was underwhelmed and told me some story about medical school. He also said he didn't care what results an ultrasound showed and that he is the professional. I would never recommend him to anyone. On another note, the nurse and office staff seemed wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
No results
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W – Dec 02, 2021
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Dr. Gupta is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to all my concerns. I feel very comfortable and feel confident that Dr. Gupta and staff are providing me with excellent care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paula – Oct 05, 2021
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Dr. Gupta and his staff were all great, from scheduling to check out. I would highly recommend this practice.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Julie Carpenter – Oct 03, 2021
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Very friendly, professional and informative. I was suffering with a very bad sinus infection which was causing me much discomfort with an awful foul smell and facial pressure. After many different medications failed to correct the problem, I was referred to Dr. Gupta for a surgical procedure. The surgery went well. Did not have to take any pain meds because I did not experience any pain. There was little bleeding from the nostril which stopped overnight. I was back to my normal routine the next day and ten days later I'm doing fine. Great job Dr. Gupta.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2021
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I was suffering with a severely deviated septum for years. Due to seasonal allergies my right nostril was often almost all blocked. It was challenging to exercise and difficult to sleep as I was only breathing out of one nostril. My breathing also became so noisy, it was just awful. Not to mention the snoring at night! I finally decided to see what options were available to fix my condition. I went to see Dr. Gupta who reviewed CT scans and discussed my options. We decided surgery would likely fix the issue in the long-term and I scheduled the procedure. Dr. Gupta performed the surgery with a such level of skill that I can now finally breathe out of both nostrils. I don't sound like Darth Vader breathing anymore and I don't have to take allergy meds on a daily basis either because of the vast improvement in my nasal airflow. I'm now almost 4 months post-op and still 100 percent thrilled with the results. I highly recommend consulting Dr. Gupta with your ENT related concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Silvana M. – Sep 08, 2021
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The staff is professional. Dr. Gupta is informative and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2021
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Dr. Gupta and his team are awesome. I had surgery for an extremely (like, EXTREMELY. Reallly really badly) deviated septum that was quick and easy, it healed perfectly and in seemingly record time. I didn't even need to have a debritment followup because Dr. Gupta and his team were so thorough and on-point with the process and aftercare. I'm currently having follow-up tests done for another condition in my ear. As always, his team is being extremely thorough and is chasing down every lead they can to get to the bottom of my issue. This is the only doctor's office I ever really look forward to coming into. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jon S – Aug 06, 2021
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After months of sinus issues, Dr. Gupta gave me back my life. The surgery he performed has left me able to breathe as a normal person would. I came to Dr. Gupta from another ENT, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. March 1 was my first visit, totally blocked, and 4 months , surgery behind me , I am well on the road to a full recovery. My thanks and gratitude to Nurse Jackson and the staff that helped make this possible. Would highly recommend WAKE ENT SPECIALISTS to anyone in need of sinus relief. Bless you Dr. Gupta for all you have done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Forrest – Jul 07, 2021
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Dr. Gupta and Wake ENT are amazing! In February I started having severe breathing issues. I originally thought it was an allergy so I went (to a different Dr.) and had an allergy test - turns out that was not the issue. After seeing an Allergy specialist and a different ENT, who didn't listen to my concerns, I found Dr. Gupta. I explained my concerns. He listened and immediately scheduled a Cat Scan, identified the issue, and scheduled a procedure. There were no issues with the surgery. During the follow-up, he explained the next steps in detail. I trust that Dr. Gupta knows what he is doing. He has a supporting team who also knows their role and everyone is always professional and prompt. I have had nothing but good experiences during each visit. I highly recommend Dr. Gupta!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Van Belcher – Jun 18, 2021
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Thank you Ms Belcher for your very kind review.
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Dr. Gupta recently took out my tonsils and he did a fantastic job! He took such great care of me and walked me through every step of the pre-op, procedure, and post-op! He really cares for all of his patients and makes sure they are comfortable and understand everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2021
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Dr. Gupta was very knowledgeable and went into great detail to explain what was going on with my daughters health. He was not overly aggressive in his treatment plan which I appreciate. My daughter had her adenoids removed and tubes inserted in her ears. It has made a WORLD of difference for her. The only negative experience for us was the wait time. We often times waited in access of 30 minutes to be seen. Other than that aspect I would highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sarah Murray – Apr 15, 2021
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Had Balloon Sinuplasty procedure. Prep, procedure, and recovery went well. Breathing and sleeping better. Dr. Gupta and staff are friendly, thorough, and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Henry Mitnaul – Apr 15, 2021
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I have had breathing problems through my nose and have had several problems with a stuffy nose and sinus infections over the 6-8 years. Every spring and summer constantly using sinus medicine to clear my sinuses. Always having the sniffles in the winter. Lately the sinus medications didn't help and I had a sinus infection that took two prescriptions. My sinuses were getting worse not better. I cough constantly due to the drainage from my sinuses and this disturbed my sleep. Dr. Gupta told me that he could help me with my difficulties and give me a much improved life. I was diagnosed with a deviated septum. I have heard nightmarish stories about the operation to correct this. Dr. Gupta said he corrected this in a better way. Well after the procedure no pain, very little bleeding and I was totally functional. Kudos to Dr. Gupta and his staff. The staff is outstanding. You feel like a family member instead of a patient. He and his staff ensured that everything they did was painless.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Don Hartman – Apr 13, 2021
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Another doctor put a tube in my ear and I was told it would fall out in 1 to 2 years. It did not fall out in the prescribed timeline. I was concerned and as that doctor had sold their practice to Dr. Gupta, I went and saw him and asked him to remove it. He asked why I needed the tube/why was it installed. I explained I had an ear infection that would not go away with a prescription the family doctor prescribed. I was then referred to the other ENT doctor who installed the tube. He then asked what the other doctor did to find out the cause of the infection as he did not want the problem to resurface if the tube was removed. As the prior doctor only did a visual exam, he had me get a CT scan. Three abnormal things were observed that he is in the process of correcting. Septoplasty & Turbinate surgery went well. Breathing through my nose now. As you can see he is all about fixing the problems not the symptoms. Dr. Gupta and his staff are very friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Angus – Apr 03, 2021
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Dr. Gupta did sinus balloon surgery for me and I feel like a new person now. Dr. Gupta took the time to clearly explain first of all my options and then the procedure itself. He is super nice and easy to talk to. His staff is also great. Everyone I've talked to in his office has been so very nice and helpful. I'm so glad I found Dr. Gupta and his team! I would highly recommend Dr. Gupta!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janine – Mar 14, 2021
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My visit was very special in the fact it is Saturday late evening and Dr. Gupta volunteered and in fact went the extra mile to make himself available. Knowing I had suffered with my symptoms for a few days he worked with me to find a 24 hr pharmacy to get my meds as quickly as possible. Needless to say the entire experience far exceeded my expectations! Thanks a million Dr. Gupta! Kent Jackson- Holly Springs
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kent Jackson – Feb 21, 2021
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Dr. Gupta and his team include Jackie White(PAC), Megan Silveus (PAC) and Dr. Ellen Wilson (Audiologist) in Sanford and Dr. Sarah Patz (Audiologist) in Cary.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Audiology

  • Sinus Surgery

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  • Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern

    Residency Hospital
  • Mcgaw Med Ctr-northwestern University

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Gupta is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Wake Ear Nose and Throat Specialists PLLC115 Parkway Office Ct Ste 201 Cary, NC 27518
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      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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    Practice

    Healthsouth Blue Ridge Surgery2308 Wesvill Ct Raleigh, NC 27607
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      • Mon: 6:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 6:30am - 5:00pm
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      • Thu: 6:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 6:30am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rex Hospital

      4420 Lake Boone Trl
      Raleigh, NC 27607
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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