Featured Testimonial About Creighton University
Through the McGuires’ generosity, Creighton has been able to recruit another outstanding researcher and educator to our community. We are so grateful to Anne and Michael for their vision and commitment to the School of Medicine.
Ranjan Gupta, MD, an internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, is the inaugural holder of the Anne L. and Michael H. McGuire Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery at Creighton University.
Established by Michael, BS’71, MD’75, and Anne McGuire, BSN’73, the Chair will drive innovation in patient care, advance surgical training, and strengthen Creighton’s leadership in orthopaedic education.
Creighton honored Gupta and the McGuires during an installation ceremony on September 13.
“An endowed chair is among the most meaningful gifts a university can receive,” said Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD. “Through the McGuires’ generosity, Creighton has been able to recruit another outstanding researcher and educator to our community. We are so grateful to Anne and Michael for their vision and commitment to the School of Medicine.”
Gupta joined Creighton in the fall 2024 as Professor and Chair of the newly established Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and also serves as Medical Director of Orthopedics at CHI Health. He is leading the launch of Creighton’s new orthopaedic surgery residency program, which begins in summer 2026 at the newly established CHI Health Orthopedic Surgery Center at CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha.
The center, which will accommodate up to 20 orthopaedic surgeons at a time, will provide patients with convenient access to imaging, surgical suites, and hospital services. Developed in response to the growing needs of an aging population, the residency and center will expand orthopaedic care across Nebraska and western Iowa.
"I would like to thank the McGuires for their visionary leadership and commitment to Creighton University, as their dedication and foresight will help move the institution forward,” said Gupta. “This endowed chair is an integral part of the legacy that they will leave for future generations as we elevate orthopaedic innovation and education at Creighton School of Medicine."
Internationally recognized for his work in peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries, Gupta has advanced the use of surgical simulation in medical education, shaping the future of orthopaedic training. He is equally known for his dedication to mentorship, guiding students and fellows at every stage of their academic and professional careers.
“Faculty in the Creighton School of Medicine shape students into skilled clinicians and compassionate leaders,” said Robert Dunlay, MD, dean of the School of Medicine. “It is in this spirit of excellence that we welcome Dr. Gupta to our community.”
Gupta earned his undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his medical doctorate from Albany Medical College through the Accelerated Six-Year Biomedical Program. He completed a general surgery internship, an orthopaedic surgery residency, and an NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by fellowship training in hand surgery and microsurgery at UCLA and an AO Fellowship in Switzerland.
He brings to Creighton more than 20 years of leadership in orthopaedics, specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery, with expertise in shoulder replacement and minimally invasive procedures.
Previously, he served as chair of orthopaedics at the University of California, Irvine, leading the department to a top-40 national ranking. He has produced 115+ peer-reviewed publications with continuous NIH funding since 2000.
Since 2015, Creighton has established 14 endowed chairs, each serving as a catalyst for innovation, discovery, and advancing the University’s mission.
