President, Golden State Obesity Society
Diabetologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist
Adjunct Associate Professor, Touro University
Bay Area, CA

Shagun Bindlish, MD, FACP, DABOM, DACLM, FOMA, is a nationally recognized diabetologist, obesity medicine specialist, educator, researcher, and healthcare advocate. She serves as President of the Golden State Obesity Society and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Touro University's diabetes fellowship program. Dr. Bindlish earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia and completed her residency at Lutheran Medical Center in New York.

Dedicated to advancing compassionate, equitable care and reducing health disparities, Dr. Bindlish has led diabetes and obesity advocacy efforts at both the state and national levels. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the American Diabetes Association State Advocate of the Year Award, the Compassionate Physician of the Year Award, and the Obesity Medicine Association’s Meritorious Service Award and Dr. Peter G. Lindner Award for outstanding leadership and service.

In addition to her clinical practice in the Bay Area, Dr. Bindlish holds editorial roles with Elsevier and serves as faculty for leading national and international educational programs. Her philosophy of care centers around prevention and education, allowing her to take a holistic approach and serve as a wellness coach for her patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys yoga, Pilates, traveling, and cooking international cuisines.