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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 Lenox Hill Hospital, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Steven Shamah

Steven Shamah, M.D.

Director of Endoscopy, Lenox Hill Hospital

Gastroenterology

New York, NY15+ years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Victoria Catenacci

Victoria Catenacci, MD

Medical Director, Weight Management and Wellness Clinic

Endocrinology

Aurora, CO20+ years
Obesity Medicine
Wasif Abidi

Wasif Abidi, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor, Director-Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Medicine-Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Bariatric EndoscopyAdvanced Endoscopy
Jennifer Fisher

Jennifer Fisher, M.D.

Hematology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Maria Cooper

Maria Cooper, MD

Co-President, Jacksonville Dermatology Society

Dermatology

St Augustine, FL10+ years
Pediatric Dermatology
Sharon Mitchell

Sharon Mitchell, M.D.

Endocrinology

Liberal, KS30+ years
Diabetes & MetabolismObesity Medicine
Scott Isaacs

Scott Isaacs, M.D.

Medical Director, Atlanta Endocrine Associates

Endocrinology

Cumming, GA30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Chung-Kay Koh

Chung-Kay Koh, MD

Division Director, Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Park Ridge, IL20+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Arcot Dwarakanathan

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

Associate Professor, Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Olympia Fields, IL30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Ahmet Can

Ahmet Can, M.D.

Endocrinology

Toms River, NJ30+ years
Diabetes & Metabolism
Gianluca Iacobellis

Gianluca Iacobellis, M.D. PH.D.

Director, Diabetes Service

Endocrinology

Miami, FL30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Fiona Yuen

Fiona Yuen, M.D.

Endocrinology

Walnut Creek, CA10+ years
Obesity Medicine
Amy Toscano-Zukor

Amy Toscano-Zukor, D.O.

Endocrinology

Berkeley Heights, NJ20+ years
Obesity Medicine
Michael Dibartola

Michael Dibartola, M.D.

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Michael Carlson

Michael Carlson, MD

Chief Resident

Endocrinology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Obesity Medicine
Erik Holzwanger

Erik Holzwanger, M.D.

Director, Endoluminal Surgery and Bariatric Endoscopy; Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA10+ years
Bariatric Endoscopy
Truptesh Kothari

Truptesh Kothari, MD

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology (SMD); Director, Developmental Endoscopy Lab; Director, Bariatric Endoscopy Program

Gastroenterology

Rochester, NY20+ years
Bariatric EndoscopyAdvanced EndoscopyHepatology (GI)
Russell Brown

Russell Brown, MD

Surgical Oncology

Oncology

New Orleans, LA20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Kalpit Devani

Kalpit Devani, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Easley, SC10+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Bartolome Burguera

Bartolome Burguera, MD, PHD

Chief, Medical Specialty Institute

Endocrinology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Obesity Medicine

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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.