About
Dr. Ankmalika Gupta, M.D., FACAAI, FAAAAI, FAAP, grew up in Newport Beach and built her career around allergy, immunology, and pediatrics. She holds dual board certification in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics. Early in her career, she trained under renowned experts in allergy and molecular immunology. She also co-authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters alongside her father, Dr. Sudhir Gupta, conducting research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Gupta went on to found the allergy and immunology program at HOAG Hospital before launching her own direct-to-patient practice in Corona Del Mar. She currently serves as associate faculty at UCI, teaching in the immunology clinic. Her clinical interests span food allergies, eczema, asthma, pediatric allergies, immune deficiency, and the crossover between hormones and immune function. She brings a whole-body perspective to each patient, integrating conventional allergy care with lifestyle-based medicine. Southern California named her a Super Doctor for both 2025 and 2026.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Trained under renowned experts in allergy/immunology and molecular immunology; co-authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters with Dr. Sudhir Gupta at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; founded allergy and immunology program at HOAG Hospital; associate faculty at UCI immunology clinic
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gupta right for?
Dr. Ankmalika Gupta is a strong fit for children and adults managing allergies, asthma, or eczema. Patients with food allergies or immune deficiency benefit from her dual training in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics. She works well with patients who want a whole-body perspective that blends conventional and lifestyle-based medicine. Those exploring the link between hormonal health and immune function will find her clinical range especially relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gupta treats a broad range of allergic and immune conditions. Her focus areas include food allergies, asthma, eczema, environmental allergies, pediatric allergies, and immune deficiency. She also addresses the crossover between hormonal health and immune function.
Yes. Dr. Gupta holds dual board certification in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics. She also carries FACAAI, FAAAAI, and FAAP designations.
Yes. Pediatric allergy care is one of Dr. Gupta's core specialties. She sees children for conditions including food allergies, asthma, eczema, and environmental allergies.
Dr. Gupta takes a whole-body approach to allergy and immune care. She integrates conventional allergy medicine with lifestyle-based and functional medicine principles. Her goal is to address root causes alongside symptoms.
Dr. Gupta trained under renowned experts in allergy and molecular immunology early in her career. She co-authored research with her father, Dr. Sudhir Gupta, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She later founded the allergy and immunology program at HOAG Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Gupta currently serves as associate faculty at UCI, teaching in the immunology clinic. Earlier in her career, she co-authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters with her father, a recognized immunology pioneer.
Yes. Southern California named Dr. Gupta a Super Doctor for both 2025 and 2026.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026