
Gopika Gangupantula MD DABOM, DACD, FAAFP, BC-ADM, CDCES (She/Her)
Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Diabetologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist
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1213 Coffee Rd, Ste DModesto, CA 95355
Phone+1 209-497-4677
Fax+1 209-300-7172
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Summary
- Dr. Gopika Gangupantula is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), Diplomate of American College of Diabetology and Board Certified Family Practice Physician in Modesto, CA. Dr Gangupantula (Dr. G) currently runs her own practice at Valley Diabetes & Obesity. She received her Fellowship in Diabetes from East Carolina University and completed her residency from St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Chicago in Family Practice. She received her medical degree from BLDE University in India.
Dr Gangupantula has been in practice for 20+ years in Modesto, CA specializing in advanced diabetes care, obesity management and preventive health strategies.. Dr Gangupantula is a Preceptor at her clinic for the local Family Medicine residency program and regional Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate Programs, training them on Advanced Diabetes management.
Dr. Gopika Gangupantula was awarded California Medical Association's most prestigious award, the Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award for 2024. The award honors the California physician who best exemplifies the ethics and practice of a rural country practitioner. Dr Gopika Gangupantula's Valley Diabetes and Obesity was awarded the "Small Business of the Year" for 2022 by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, for its innovation, customer service and contributions in building a healthy community.
Clinical Expertise
- Metabolic syndrome, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Obesity and obesity-related disorders, Gestational diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes screening, Obesity and weight management, Hyperlipidemia, Hypoglycemia, Insulin pump management, Community health services, Medical weight loss, Type II diabetes, Type I diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Primary care / Family practice, Childhood obesity, Family practice, Pediatric diabetes mellitus, oral hypoglycemic agent management, continuous glucose monitors
Education & Training
- ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina UniversityFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2011 - 2012
- Ascension Illinois/Saint Mary (Chicago)Residency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2002
- Temple University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1998 - 1999
- BLDE University - Medical CollegeClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2013 - 2015
- NC State Medical License 2011 - 2012
- IL State Medical License 1999 - 2008
- PA State Medical License 1999 - 2000
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
- American College of DiabetologyDiplomate of American College of Diabetology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award California Medical Association, 2024
- Diplomate of Americal Board of Obesity Medicine American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2023
- Small Business of the Year Modesto Chamber of Commerce, 2022
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Press Mentions
- Top Honor Goes to Modesto Doctor Caring for Diabetic Patients. It’s an Epidemic, She SaysNovember 1st, 2024
- Modesto Diabetologist Receives CMA’s 2024 Plessner AwardOctober 26th, 2024
- Meet Dr. G, a Doctor Who Stayed in Modesto and Made It Her Mission to Help Desperate DiabeticsFebruary 17th, 2023
Committees
- Board Member, National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators 2016 - 2020
Professional Memberships
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- American Board of Obesity Medicine - ABOMMember
Other Languages
- Hindi, Spanish, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi
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