Headed by Dr. Krishan Gupta, the team of experienced professionals at The Ridgewood Clinics provides confidential, comprehensive evaluations and treatment to individuals suffering from emotional, physical or mental illnesses on a outpatient basis.


Krishan K. Gupta, M.D.

Education:

 Psychiatric Residency from University of Mississippi Medical Center;
Jackson, Mississippi 39216.
December 1992
  M.B., B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, equivalent to M.D.) University School of Medical Sciences, Delhi University, India.
December 1977
Premedical from Delhi University in 1973.
E.C.F.M.G.
Flex, from State of Washington, passed in 1985

Licenses:

 State of Washington, 1985
State of Tennessee, 1989
State of Arkansas, 1990
State of Mississippi, 1991-Active


Work Experience
United States

Private Practice:

1.) Ridgewood Clinics
1059 Ridgewood Place
Jackson, MS 39211, 1/93 to present

2.) Brookhaven Psychiatric & Psychological Associates
439 North Jackson
Brookhaven, MS 39601, 1/94 to 12/97

Psychiatric
Medical Director:

a. Claiborne County Hospital
Behavioral Health Unit
11/95 to 1/98

b. Jefferson County Hospital
Behavioral Health Unit
10/96 to 10/97

Consulting Psychiatrist:

a. Ellisville State Schools, 9/91 to 12/92
b. Southwest Mental Health Center at McComb and other clinics, 8/91 to 8/99
c. Pinebelt Mental Health Center at Prentiss Clinic, 11/91 to 6/92
d. Boswell Mental Retardation Center, 5/92 to 5/93
e. Life Help Mental Retardation Center at Greenwood, 6/92 to 11/92
f. Community Counseling Services, Starkville MS, 10/92 to 10/93
g. Cares Center, 2/93 to 3/96

Worked as staff physician in ambulatory care from September 30, 1985 to October 1, 1986 at V.A.M.C. in Biloxi, MS

Duties included: Outpatient Clinic Management: Covering of emergency room days and nights.

Worked with Dr. Perrigo, M.D. (Cardiologist A.B.S.M.) from July 1984 to September 1985 in the capacity of physician assistant (internal medicine) in his offices. Observing closely non-invasive cardiology testing, management, cardiology rehabilitation, acupuncture, and interpretation of results under Dr. Perrigo's direct supervision.

St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. House Physician from July 1983 to September 1985.

Duties included: Complete history and physical examination of admitted patients; follow-up of patients' treatment, management and differential diagnosis; and attending Grand Rounds and Clinical Seminars.


Work Experience
India

Rotating internship from January to December at Safdarjang Hospital, Largest hospital in India with 1400 beds.

Rotation included:
• Three months in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Three months in Social and Preventive Medicine
• Three months in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Three months in surgery, Eye - ENT.

Pediatric residency at Safdarjang Hospital from February, 1979 and from January 1, 1980 to January 31, 1980.

Duties included: Management of Emergency Room, O.P.D. Inpatient and inpatient intensive care unit: Neonatology and Neonatal I.C.U.

 

Orthopedic residency from July 1979 to December 1979.

Duties included: O.P.D. Clinics, inpatient care, fracture clinics and Emergency Room: Performed open and closed reductions in OR and assisted all major surgeries at the Central Institute or Orthopedics, Safdarjang Hospital. Junior Medical Officer at Safdarjang Hospital from August 1980 to November 1980.

Teaching Experience:

Clinical tutor (Demonstrator) from February 1981 to May 1982 University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University, in Forensic Medicine.

Duties included:
• Independent lectures of undergraduate medical students
• Arranged clinical undergraduate medical students
• Administrative functions:
• Worked in Forensic Pathology Lab and reported autopsy findings.

Speaking Engagements:

Served as Speaker for Pfizer, Forrest Labs, Wyeth-Ayerst and Eli Lilly Companies.

Publication:
Effects of Naltrexone on Self-Injury, Stereotypy, and Social Behavior Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Published in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1995

Personal:

 U.S. Citizen: married with one daughter and two sons.

Constance L. Fuller
Licensed Certified Social Worker

Education:

 Master of Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
May, 1979  GPA 4.00
 Master of Christian Education    Reformed Theological Seminary  Jackson, MS                 1980    GPA 3.85               
  Bachelor of Arts
Social Work/Sociology
The University of Iowa                    1971  GPA 3.02
Associate of Applied Science  Computer Information Systems Technology                                 Jones County Junior College           May 2000  GPA 3.65

License:

 Mississippi Board of Examiners
Licensed Certified Social Worker
License Number: C2323


Career To Date:

Feb, 2001
Present

Therapist Ridgewood Clinics
1059 Ridgewood Place Jackson, MS 39211

Responsibilities: Outpatient therapy with children and adults. Work with parenting issues related to children with ADHD and other mental illness. Marketing and program development. Community outreach. Consultant for Web page development, network and computer maintenance.

Insurance: Provider for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Tri-Care and others.

April, 1995
July, 1998

Private Practice                         Connie Fuller, LCSW                   Laurel, MS 

Responsibilities: General private practice for adults, couples, and children. Pursued individual study in the area of learning disabilities. Provider for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, United HealthCare, Tri-Care and others. Provided Employee Assistance Program services for MEA Clinics, United HealthCare, and others.  Presented workshops on mental health topics.

Aug, 1994
Apr, 1996

Day Treatment Specialist
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
Laurel, MS

Responsibilities: Worked with troubled teen-agers in a Middle School Setting. Taught social skills using a variety of media, videos, hand outs, games, Story telling, art therapy and others. Completed Supervision requirements for LCSW Certification.  Passed National Social Work Board Exam - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Mar, 1993
Aug, 1994

Clinical Therapist                           Pine Grove Recovery Center Hattiesburg, MS


Responsibilities: Clinical services included individual, family and group therapy on the Child and Adolescent Treatment Unit.  Obtained psychosocial information from patients and families and implemented case management services. Participated as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Supervised Graduate Student Social Work Interns. Developed Manual for treatment planning. Developed curriculum materials for adolescent group therapy. Rotated call rotation for the emergency room at Forrest General Hospital. Began Supervision and study for Certified Social Worker Certification.

Apr, 1991
Mar, 1993

Volunteer Social Work Therapist
March Counseling Center         Hattiesburg, MS

Responsibilities: Volunteer therapist while working on obtaining professional license.  Passed National Social Work Board Exam for Licensed Master Social Worker


Activities:

 

 Present
Member of the National Association of Social Workers. Volunteer for Habitat for Humanities.
  1998-2000
Jones County Junior College:  Member AITP Student Chapter. Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  Service project "READ" tutor at local elementary school. CNA Certification for Novell 4.11.  Networking Novel 4.11 and Windows NT 4.0.  Programming Visual Basic 4.0, C++ 5.0, Intro to AS/400 RPG
  References available upon request