Obesity Specialists in Illinois

24 verified specialists treating obesity are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Evanston, Chicago, and Deerfield. Common hospital affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Glenbrook Hospital, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Irwin Benuck, MD

Professor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Pediatrics (Cardiology), Pediatrics (Primary Care-Outreach), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Evanston, IL42+ pubs

Dawn Li, MD

Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL1+ pubs

Rebecca Unger, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL6+ pubs

Daphne Hirsh, MD

Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL

Anthony Pick, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Deerfield, IL30+ years14+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Thomas Inge, MD

Surgeon-in-Chief; Chair, Department of Surgery; Lydia J. Fredrickson Board Designated Professorship in Pediatric Surgery; Professor of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL30+ years

Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery

Priya Sharma, MD

Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL

Jonathan Necheles, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Community-Based Primary Care

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL25+ pubs

Joseph Bass, MD, PHD

Charles F. Kettering Professor of Medicine

Endocrinology

Evanston, IL30+ years136+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Grant Barish, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Chicago, IL15+ years61+ pubs

Obesity Medicine

Maha Abboud, MD FACE

Founder & President, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Inc.

Endocrinology

Burr Ridge, IL30+ years1+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Aaron King, MD

Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL

Disha Narang, M.D.

Director, Obesity Medicine

Endocrinology

Evanston, IL10+ years

Obesity Medicine

Terri Washington, M. D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Burr Ridge, IL20+ years19+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Zubair Ilyas, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Arlington Heights, IL15+ years10+ pubs

Neuroendocrinology & Pituitary

Christopher Chapman, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Director of Endoscopy; Medical Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, Rush University Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years

Bariatric EndoscopyAdvanced Endoscopy

Chung-Kay Koh, MD

Division Director, Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Park Ridge, IL20+ years11+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Arcot Dwarakanathan, M.D.,F.A.C.E.

Associate Professor, Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Olympia Fields, IL30+ years16+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Jyothsna Palla, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Hazel Crest, IL20+ years2+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

Ruchita Patel, D.O.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Merrionette Park, IL10+ years22+ pubs

Diabetes & Metabolism

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of obesity specialists in Illinois built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Obesity as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).

What should I look for when choosing a obesity specialist in Illinois?

Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to obesity. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.

Are these obesity specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches obesity care.

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