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207 verified specialists treating obesity from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mitchell Lazar

Mitchell Lazar, MD

Founding Director, Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

Endocrinology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Jonathan Winickoff

Jonathan Winickoff, MD MPH

Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Mass General for Children

Pediatrics

Waltham, MA15+ years
Lee Kaplan

Lee Kaplan, MD PHD

Director, Obesity, Metabolism & Nutrition Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief of the Section on Obesity Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Gastroenterology

Lebanon, NH30+ years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Kenneth Fox

Kenneth Fox, MD

Medical Director, Assured Imaging

Oncology

Waxhaw, NC20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Andrew Kraftson

Andrew Kraftson, MD

Endocrinology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Obesity Medicine
Amrik Khalsa

Amrik Khalsa, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Maha Abboud

Maha Abboud, MD FACE

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

Endocrinology

Burr Ridge, IL30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Allison Schulman

Allison Schulman, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Surgery; Chief of Endoscopy; Director of Bariatric Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Ann Arbor, MI15+ years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Aaron King

Aaron King, MD

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

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Disha Narang

Disha Narang, M.D.

Director, Obesity Medicine

Endocrinology

Evanston, IL10+ years
Obesity Medicine
Terri Washington

Terri Washington, M. D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Burr Ridge, IL20+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Julie Ducharme

Julie Ducharme, MD

Endocrinology

Havre De Grace, MD20+ years
Obesity Medicine
Tamer Yacoub

Tamer Yacoub, M.D.

Endocrinology

Fall River, MA30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Zubair Ilyas

Zubair Ilyas, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Endocrinology

Arlington Heights, IL15+ years
Neuroendocrinology & Pituitary
Amy Rothberg

Amy Rothberg, MD

CLINICAL PROFESSOR

Endocrinology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Christopher Chapman

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
Iraklii Buziashvili

Iraklii Buziashvili, MD

Internal Medicine, Endocrine, Diabetes and Bone Diseases (Endocrinology)

Endocrinology

Brooklyn, NY10+ years
Obesity Medicine
Nicole Ehrhardt

Nicole Ehrhardt, M.D.

Co-Medical Director, Seattle Clinical Research Center

Endocrinology

Seattle, WA20+ years
Lipid DisordersObesity MedicineDiabetes & Metabolism
Jennifer Phan

Jennifer Phan, MD

Medical Director, Hoag Irvine Advanced Endoscopy Center; Director of Bariatric Endoscopy; Program Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

Gastroenterology

Newport Beach, CA10+ years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Tiana Shiver

Tiana Shiver, MD

Endocrinology

Houston, TX30+ years
Thyroid Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of obesity specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Obesity as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a obesity specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for obesity depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these obesity specialists accepting new patients?
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. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
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.