Dr. Gopika Gangupantula, MD, FAAFP, BC-ADM, CDCES
Consultant Diabetologist at Stanislaus County Health Services Agency- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management
AADEFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Board Certified - Family Medicine
ABFMJan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association -
Basic Life Support
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Certified Diabetes Educator
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
Experience
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Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant Diabetologist
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Jun 2020 - Present
- Setup a new Diabetes specialty clinic focused on education, clinical algorithm development and protocols and improving outcomes for patients with diabetes for the underserved and the medicaid community.-Collaborate with community-based resources to facilitate inpatient and outpatient individual and group self-management education options for patients- Provide specialized treatment for T1DM, T2DM, Metabolic syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Hypoglycemia for the low-income and indigent community in the county.-Provide learning opportunities for medical students and residents on preventative diabetes care and advanced diabetes management, including insulin management-Mentor and supervise NPs and RNs in diabetes clinical care protocols to be able to provide individual follow-up care and group self-management.
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant Diabetologist & Mentor
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Jun 2019 - Present
Currently collaborating with Stanford's ECHO Diabetes initiative to provide best-practice diabetes care and management for the underserved communities in the Central Valley. With support from leading Endocrinologists and Clinical researchers at Stanford, we are ensuring better access to Diabetes care for adults and children across several underserved communities in California, through tele-education and tele-mentoringhttps://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/echo-diabetes Currently collaborating with Stanford's ECHO Diabetes initiative to provide best-practice diabetes care and management for the underserved communities in the Central Valley. With support from leading Endocrinologists and Clinical researchers at Stanford, we are ensuring better access to Diabetes care for adults and children across several underserved communities in California, through tele-education and tele-mentoringhttps://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/echo-diabetes
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Valley Diabetes & Obesity
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, President & Diabetologist
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Mar 2017 - Present
I started Valley Diabetes & Obesity with a mission to treat, educate & empower the community here in Central Valley to live a life to their fullest, despite Diabetes! I specialize in:- Insulin Pumps and CGMs for patients with Type 1 Diabetes- Insulin therapy for patients on Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. - Uncontrolled Gestational Diabetes, uncontrolled pre-gestational diabetes and insulin therapy during pregnancy towards prevention of neonatal complications.- Metabolic syndrome, High Cholesterol and Hypoglycemia.Here are some dire statistics of the Diabetes epidemic that are my motivations:* 23.8% (7.2 million) of people with diabetes are undiagnosed* 34% of US Adults aged 18 years and older with pre-diabetes (as of 2015) and 90% of them don't know that they have it* 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year* $322 billion - Total cost of care for diagnosed diabetes
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Golden Valley Health Centers
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Clinical Director of Specialized Diabetes Care
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Clinical Management of patients at the GVHC Satellite clinics in Modesto and surrounding Central Valley, for management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes and uncontrolled adult and pediatric diabetics. Clinical Management of patients at the GVHC Satellite clinics in Modesto and surrounding Central Valley, for management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes and uncontrolled adult and pediatric diabetics.
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Lone Star Circle of Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Diabetologist and Family Practice Physician
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Jul 2013 - May 2014
Clinical Management of patients at the Lone Star Circle of Care Satellite clinics in Central Texas for management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes, Family medicine issues and uncontrolled adult and pediatric diabetics Clinical Management of patients at the Lone Star Circle of Care Satellite clinics in Central Texas for management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes, Family medicine issues and uncontrolled adult and pediatric diabetics
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Consultant Diabetologist
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
* Clinical Management of patients at the GVHC Satellite clinics in Modesto and surrounding Central Valley, for management of gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes and uncontrolled adult and pediatric diabetics.* Worked with Leadership in setting up guidelines and protocols, identifying and hiring the support staff for the Diabetes clinic. Organized and delivered Diabetes-focused educational talks for the providers.* Provided Diabetes management guidance to local hospital CDE and DNE for the clinic patients who were admitted to the hospital on an ongoing basis.
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Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Fellow - Diabetes
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Delivering expert and specialized diabetes management to patients with new onset diabetes for both Type-1 and Type-2 with chronic medical conditions, pediatric, obstetric and post-partum patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Delivering expert and specialized diabetes management to patients with new onset diabetes for both Type-1 and Type-2 with chronic medical conditions, pediatric, obstetric and post-partum patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
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Family Physician
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Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
• Delivered extensive medical care and Diabetes care in Adult medicine, Pediatric, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Geriatric, Musculo-skeletal including basic Psychiatric services.• Responsible for a panel of more than 2,000 patients as their Primary Doctor and was involved in primarily out-patient care & follow-up, all minor office procedures and referrals. • Delivered extensive medical care and Diabetes care in Adult medicine, Pediatric, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Geriatric, Musculo-skeletal including basic Psychiatric services.• Responsible for a panel of more than 2,000 patients as their Primary Doctor and was involved in primarily out-patient care & follow-up, all minor office procedures and referrals.
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Family Physician
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Jan 2003 - Mar 2007
* Associate Physician; I was responsible for a panel of about 3,000 patients as their Primary Doctor and was involved in primarily out-patient care & follow-up, minor office procedures and referrals.* Diabetes Champion (‘05-’07) - Represented the Modesto Physician Team, worked with Endocrinologist bi-weekly and with the other Diabetes teams in Central Valley and Northern California quarterly to discuss and present new strategies to improve diabetes management for patients. Reviewed guidelines, set goals for physicians and coordinated the care with nursing managers. Closely monitored patient education, diet/exercise, medication plans, labs and continuity of care & improvement in patient’s condition.* Cholesterol Champion (‘03-’05) – Represented the Modesto Physician Team and worked with the other Cholesterol teams in Central Valley and Northern California to discuss and present new strategies to improve cholesterol management for patients. Reviewed guidelines, set goals for physicians and coordinated the care with nursing managers. Closely monitored patient education, diet/exercise, medication plans, labs and continuity of care & improvement in patient’s condition.* Member of Pharmacy Committee (‘03-’04) – Worked with committee members bi-weekly to review and update medication list in a variety of patient care settings to better serve the patients.* Member of QA Committee (‘03-’07) – Engaged with other Committee members monthly to review patient care, discuss and plan strategies for improving patient care in all possible medical areas.
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Education
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2011 - 2012
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Diabetes Fellowship and Faculty Development, Diabetes -
1999 - 2002
St Elizabeth's Hospital
MD, Family Practice -
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B.L.D.E.A’s Medical College, Karnataka, India
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine
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