About
Dr. Nitin Gupta founded Rivertowns Pediatrics in Dobbs Ferry, New York, in late 2018. He earned his B.S. in Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism from the University of California at Berkeley. D. at St. George's University School of Medicine. His residency in pediatrics took place at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School. He went on to complete fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Gupta holds board certification in general pediatrics and carries the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics designation. His career before founding the practice spanned inner-city clinics in New York and New Jersey, rural settings in Maine, emergency departments including The Brooklyn Hospital Center, and urgent care centers. He is passionate about pediatric gastroenterology, nutrition, respiratory illness, seasonal allergies, vaccines, and newborn care. A California native, he moved to Dobbs Ferry with his wife and two children. Outside the office, he hikes Westchester trails, paddle-boards on the Hudson River, and serves his community as a member of the Rivertowns Rotary. Mayor Christy Knell appointed him to the Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees in December 2025.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism, University of California at Berkeley
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine (M.D.)
Residency
Residency in Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School
Fellowship
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Weill Cornell Medical College
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gupta right for?
Dr. Gupta is a strong fit for families seeking a physician with deep expertise in both general pediatrics and digestive health. Parents of newborns benefit from his extensive newborn care experience and around-the-clock availability. He works well with children managing respiratory illness, seasonal allergies, or nutritional concerns. Families who want consistent physician-led care, with no mid-level providers, find his approach reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gupta specializes in general pediatrics with fellowship-level training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He is particularly passionate about newborn care, respiratory illness, seasonal allergies, and vaccines. His background in nutritional sciences also informs his approach to childhood nutrition concerns.
Yes. Dr. Gupta holds board certification in general pediatrics. He also carries the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics designation, which reflects his commitment to ongoing professional standards in pediatric medicine.
Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School. He then completed fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Gupta sees children from newborns through school age. He has experience working across inner-city clinics, rural settings, emergency departments, and urgent care centers. His broad clinical background makes him well-equipped for both routine pediatric care and more complex presentations.
Yes. Dr. Gupta completed fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Weill Cornell Medical College. He regularly helps families navigate childhood digestive issues and nutritional questions. His undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences further deepens his expertise in this area.
Dr. Gupta lists newborn care among his core clinical passions. He provides direct physician-led newborn visits with no involvement from mid-level providers. Members can reach him by phone, text, or video around the clock, which is especially valuable for new parents navigating early infant health questions.
Yes. Before founding Rivertowns Pediatrics, Dr. Gupta worked in inner-city clinics in New York and New Jersey, rural settings in Maine, emergency departments including The Brooklyn Hospital Center, and urgent care centers. That range of experience informs his ability to assess and manage urgent pediatric concerns.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026