Assistant Professor / Clinical Faculty (Mental Health, Endocrinology & Family Medicine research collaborations) – active in both clinical practice (ChristianaCare, Delaware, USA) and research networks (Canada, Europe, UK) via multidisciplinary teams.
Dr. GAURAV MEHTA
Address:
124 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suite 203, Middletown, Delaware, USA 19709
Research Interests:
- Diabetes and Mental Health
- Family Medicine & Primary Care
- Cardiovascular Risk in Mental Illness
- Substance Use Disorder & Chronic Disease Interaction
- Psychiatric–Endocrinology Interfaces
- Health Services & Inpatient Outcomes
- Public Health Interventions in Chronic Disease
Biography:
Dr. Gaurav Mehta is a physician and academic researcher specializing in the intersections of diabetes, cardiovascular health, and mental health outcomes. Trained at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and furthered by clinical and academic appointments in North America and Europe, Dr. Mehta has accumulated extensive expertise in family medicine and integrative health research. His work addresses how psychiatric conditions, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders interact with diabetes and cardiovascular risk, with the goal of developing better care models for vulnerable populations.
He collaborates with international teams at institutions such as the University of Calgary, Dalhousie University, and Canadian mental health networks. His recent research spans the efficacy of psychiatric–diabetes education clinics, cardiovascular risks in serious mental illness (SMI), inpatient diabetes outcomes in community hospital settings, and structured education in diabetes with co-morbid psychiatric disorders.
Through his dual role as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Mehta is committed to improving patient-centered care, addressing both physical and psychological health determinants. He is also actively involved in randomized controlled trials and pilot projects focusing on mental health engagement in older adults, highlighting his global and translational approach to medical research.
Education Details
- MD – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India (2001)
- Residency – Family Medicine (USA, institution: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Illinois – listed in clinical directories)
- Postgraduate research / academic collaborations – Canada, UK, USA
Professional Background
- Family Medicine Physician, ChristianaCare, Delaware, USA
- Assistant Professor / Clinical Faculty in collaborative mental health and diabetes research programs
- Contributor to multidisciplinary projects on diabetes, mental health, cardiovascular risk, and public health interventions
- Member of clinical and academic networks across Canada, USA, and Europe
Achievements
- Published over 12 peer-reviewed works focusing on diabetes and mental health, cardiovascular risk, and substance use disorders
- Lead/co-investigator in randomized controlled trials (e.g., myHealthHub protocol for older adults)
- International research collaborations with >50 co-authors worldwide
- Work cited in interdisciplinary research on chronic disease management and psychiatric comorbidities
Current Research Projects
- Anxiety and depressive disorders in diabetes populations
- Cardiovascular risk profiling in serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Pilot RCTs on digital health hubs to improve older adult patient engagement
- Evaluating psychiatric–diabetes education clinics for comorbid depression and diabetes mellitus
- Inpatient diabetes care in community hospital mental health services
Academic Profiles of Dr. Gaurav Mehta
Publications:
Dr. Mehta’s publications reflect his international collaborations on diabetes, cardiovascular health, and mental illness, with recent works addressing psychosocial factors and inpatient outcomes.
Most Recent Publications
- Stevanovic D., Popović L., Avicenna M., Knez R., Mehta G., et al. Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Diabetes. Book Chapter, September 2024.
- Bodenstein K., Diep D., Gruber J., Sekhon H., Mehta G., et al. myHealthHub for older adult inpatients to reduce loneliness, and improve patient engagement and mental health: protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial. Article, October 2023.
- Robinson D.J., Hanson K., Jain A.B., Senior P., Mehta G., et al. Diabetes and Mental Health. Article, June 2023.
- Mehta G., Memarpour M., Mohar A., Shweta M. Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Across Various Settings in a Semirural Area – a Study During COVID-19 Pandemic. Article, June 2022.
- Mehta G., Lo B., Memarpour M., Chan A. Impact of Diabetes on Inpatient Length of Stay in Adult Mental Health Services in a Community Hospital Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Article, April 2022.
Last Updated on October 13, 2025