Dr. Kash Gupta
I am a practicing physician at Milton Keynes University Hospital, Buckinghamshire, England where I serve as Lead in Specialty Medicine. I established the Hepatology department at my hospital in 2017 and have spent my career at the intersection of clinical practice and cutting-edge research.
My mission is to bridge the gap between academic medicine and public understanding, translating complex research into actionable guidance that helps people feel better today while building a foundation for a longer, healthier life.
With training across four world-leading institutions — Oxford, Cambridge, London and Harvard University Hospitals — I bring a global perspective to liver and gut health.
- NHS Consultant Physician, MD
- 20+ Years Clinical Practice
- DPhil (PhD) Oxford
- Harvard Research Fellow
- Wellcome Trust Award
After completing medical school at University College London, I pursued specialist training in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Oxford University Hospitals. During this time, I was awarded the prestigious Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship, a grant that enabled me to complete my PhD at Oxford University, investigating liver immunology and genomics.
This research took me to Harvard Medical School in Boston, where I spent time as a research fellow (and where I also met my wife). It was here that I developed a deep appreciation for translational medicine, the art of turning laboratory discoveries into real-world treatments.
Returning to the UK, I gained liver transplant experience at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge before establishing the Hepatology department at Milton Keynes University Hospital in 2017. I maintain my connection with Addenbrooke's, running clinics for patients who have had liver transplants and those who may need one.
Throughout my career, I've been driven by a vision to bring specialist liver care closer to patients. But I noticed something was missing from the longevity conversation. The growing focus on VO2 max, muscle mass, and cardiovascular health is fantastic — these metrics matter enormously. Yet liver and gut health were rarely part of the discussion, despite liver disease mortality increasing by 115% in the UK. The liver-gut axis, arguably the most important determinant of metabolic health, was barely mentioned outside academic circles.
That's why I started the Liver & Guts Podcast — not to replace these important conversations, but to add the missing piece. Your gut and liver deserve a seat at the longevity table.
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My Mission
To give your gut and liver the attention they deserve in the longevity conversation.
I believe that with the right knowledge, everyone can make informed decisions about their health. Through the Liver & Guts Podcast, I aim to translate complex medical research into practical, actionable advice that you can use today.
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