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A Haven of Healing

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

By: Ginger Blackmon, PharmD | Roopa Gupta, MD

When Dr. Roopa Gupta set out to open Lotus Oncology & Hematology, she wanted more than a clinic — she wanted a sanctuary.

In this episode of the PQI Podcast, Dr. Gupta shares how she built a practice that blends evidence-based treatment with compassion, mindfulness, and community connection. She discusses designing a healing environment filled with light and art, integrating therapies like acupuncture, yoga, and art therapy, and building a culture where staff well-being and patient dignity go hand in hand.

Tune in to hear:

  • How thoughtful design and empathy transform the patient experience
  • Integrative therapies that support quality of life
  • Ways to strengthen team connection and reduce burnout
  • Why accessibility and trust are key to meaningful, patient-centered care

 

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