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Dr. Avinash C. Gupta, MD, FACC, a senior cardiologist practicing in Lakewood, New Jersey, has been board-certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM), marking a significant milestone in his commitment to preventive and holistic patient care.
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that focuses on the treatment, reversal, and prevention of chronic diseases—including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity—by addressing their root causes. It emphasizes six interconnected pillars: optimal nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances. Research shows that lifestyle medicine interventions can positively impact up to 80% of chronic diseases, offering patients sustainable, long-term health benefits.
Dr. Gupta is already board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Nuclear Cardiology, and Lipidology, and has practiced cardiology in Lakewood for over 30 years. He currently serves as Chief of Cardiology at Monmouth Medical Center–Southern Campus (MMC-SC) and is a past President of the Medical Staff.
Deeply committed to community service, Dr. Gupta serves as Chairman of the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Toms River, Regional Director of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), and past President of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), BJANA, and MOCAAPI. He is also the Director of PRAN-BJANA clinics, which have conducted over 100 charitable health clinics in India, treating thousands of underserved patients. In recognition of his public health leadership, he has been appointed to the Ocean County Board of Health.
Dr. Gupta expressed enthusiasm about his new certification, stating that he looks forward to integrating the principles of Lifestyle Medicine into his own life, his family, his community, and his patients’ care, reinforcing his lifelong mission of promoting health, prevention, and wellness.
