2024 Walk to Cure Arthritis Honorees

Alisha Gupta, M.D.
Baptist Medical Group
Rheumatology Honoree

Dr. Alisha Gupta specializes in adult rheumatology and geriatrics. She diagnoses and treats all rheumatologic issues including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and several other inflammatory disorders. She received her medical degree from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg, PA. She completed her rheumatology training at Emory University and completed research on lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Gupta joined the Baptist Medical Group in 2021.

She provides complete care for her patients and ensures all signs and symptoms are thoroughly assessed and treated properly. She believes in truth, honesty and transparency with her patients. Her favorite thing is seeing the smiles on her patients' faces when they are no longer in pain.

Lyla Kay
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Youth Honoree

At only a few months old, Lyla was in constant pain and unable to walk. Lyla took Ibuprofen and Prednisone, per doctor’s orders but nothing was easing her pain. Her parents were overwhelmingly concerned. On October 31, 2017, at 15 months old, Lyla was officially diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. They are beyond grateful for her amazing doctors from Minnesota to Tennessee and the medication that enables Lyla to live pain-free. Lyla is now a second grader and is full of life. She enjoys aerial arts, riding her bike, roller skating, gymnastics, and many other activities.